Maritime Radio (Classroom or Virtual classroom)

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Maritime Radio (Classroom or Virtual classroom)
Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime)

Suggested Prerequisite None

Details 1 day course or 3-4 evenings once per week

The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form “automatic” radio. Secure your lifeline. Be sure that you and your family take the Maritime Radio course. This complete package will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement exam which is included as part of this courses. To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It's the law! 

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MaritimeRadio_TOC.pdf

COMOX

Additional Information

Self-study in preparation for the Zoom review session. Be sure to study the text and learn the radio alphabet and standard radio calls. Final test will be scheduled at the end of the session. THE E-BOOK OPTION IS NOT SUPPORTED. PLEASE DO NOT SELECT THIS OPTION

Start Date: Jun 19th, 2021

Start Time: 10:00 AM

Room #: Zoom

Address: Zoom
Zoom & Self Study
COMOX, BC

Contact: Charles Hawkswell
250-334-0225
capelazoeducation@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
140.00
Member Price
112.00
DORVAL

Additional Information

Placeholder for additional-family-member and manual registrations by SEO.

Start Date: Jul 1st, 2021

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: SEO

Address: Dorval
n/a
DORVAL, QC

Contact: Norman Pearl
514-900-9761
cps.st.lawrence.district@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
100.00
Member Price
90.00
GODERICH

Additional Information

3 CLASSES, 7 - 9PM EST NOV 29, DEC 6 & 13, 2021 CONDUCTED ON ZOOM -E-BOOK OPTION CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Start Date: Nov 29th, 2021

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: ZOOM

Address: ZOOM
GODERICH
GODERICH, ON

Contact: FRED LANGE
519-498-6000
fredlange1313@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
160.00
Member Price
144.00
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
150.00(10.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Oct 29th, 2021
Member Price Discount Applied
134.00(10.00)
LUNENBURG

Additional Information

This course is offered only for home study using a printed copy of student notes. Please disregard the start date and time. You may begin study on receipt of your course book, and proceed at your own pace. Tutorial assistance is available upon request. To register, please contact the Squadron Educational Officer, Bob Rutherford, at seo-bluenose@cps-ecp.org or at 902-440-0312. Discount for additional family members will be available.

Start Date: Jul 30th, 2021

Start Time: 6:00 PM

Room #: Your room

Address: Your own home
On the street where you live
LUNENBURG, NS

Contact: Bob Rutherford, SEO, Bluenose Squadron
902-440-0312
seo-bluenose@cps-ecp.org

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
120.00
Member Price
102.00
NANAIMO

Additional Information

This course will be presented using ZOOM and take approximately 4.5 hours.

Start Date: Jul 10th, 2021

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: July 2021

Address: Zoom
Your computer
NANAIMO, BC

Contact: Alexa Stochmal
250-390-3805
koraldanser@shaw.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
140.00
Member Price
112.00
NANAIMO

Additional Information

This course will be presented using ZOOM and take approximately 4.5 hours.

Start Date: Sep 25th, 2021

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: Sept 2021

Address: Zoom
Your computer
NANAIMO, BC

Contact: Alexa Stochmal
250-390-3805
koraldanser@shaw.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
140.00
Member Price
112.00
OAKVILLE

Additional Information

To ensure quality instruction this class will be limited to only 10 students. You’re on the water and in trouble! Who do you call? How do you call? When do you call? Do you really know, what you do not know? Maritime radio is a great way to connect to information and assistance from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the radio must have a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime) (ROC(M)), so this course could be a family affair! In addition to emergency radio procedures you'll discover the advantages of everyday operating techniques; the many uses of maritime radios, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases as well as Digital Selective calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (DSC/GMDSS). This course is two evenings from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Course takes place on line for the lectures. Lectures on line take place Thursday October 14, 2021 from 7pm until 10pm Thursday October 21, 2021 from 7pm until 10pm The exam will take place on Saturday morning October 23, 2021 depending on covid restrictions. NEW ADDED FEATURE Our new VHF Radio simulator that would normally be used in this course will not be available due to covid restrictions. For more information contact Mike Johnson Cell 905-220-3358 email mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Start Date: Oct 14th, 2021

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 0000

Address: Your Computer
Your Home
OAKVILLE, ON

Contact: Mike Johnson
905-220-3358
mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
127.50
Non-Member Price
110.00
Member Price
99.00
OAKVILLE

Additional Information

To ensure quality instruction this class will be limited to only 10 students. You’re on the water and in trouble! Who do you call? How do you call? When do you call? Do you really know, what you do not know? Maritime radio is a great way to connect to information and assistance from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the radio must have a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime) (ROC(M)), so this course could be a family affair! In addition to emergency radio procedures you'll discover the advantages of everyday operating techniques; the many uses of maritime radios, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases as well as Digital Selective calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (DSC/GMDSS). This course is two evenings from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Course takes place on line with an Instructor. Lectures on line take place Thursday December 02, 2021 from 7pm until 10pm Thursday December 09, 2021 from 7pm until 10pm The exam will take place on Saturday morning December 11, 2021 and may be in person or on line, depending on covid restrictions. NEW ADDED FEATURE Our new VHF Radio simulator that would normally be used in this course will not be available due to covid restrictions. For more information contact Mike Johnson Cell 905-220-3358 email mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Start Date: Dec 2nd, 2021

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 0000

Address: Your Computer
Your Home
OAKVILLE, ON

Contact: Mike Johnson
905-220-3358
mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
127.50
Non-Member Price
110.00
Member Price
99.00
OAKVILLE

Additional Information

You’re in your boat on the water with Family and Friends, when all of a sudden, you are in trouble! Who do you call? How do you call? Who can make the call? When do you call? Do you really know, what you do not know? Maritime radio is a great way to connect to information and assistance from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the radio must have a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime) (ROC(M)), so this course could be a family affair! In addition to emergency radio procedures you'll discover the advantages of everyday operating techniques; the many uses of maritime radios, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases as well as Digital Selective calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (DSC/GMDSS). This course is two evenings from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Course takes place on line with an Instructor. Lectures on line take place: Thursday February 03, 2022 from 7pm until 10pm Thursday February 10, 2022 from 7pm until 10pm The exam will take place on Saturday February 12, 2022and may be in person or on line, depending on covid restrictions. NEW ADDED FEATURE Our new VHF Radio simulator that would normally be used in this course will not be available due to covid restrictions. For more information contact Mike Johnson Cell 905-220-3358 email mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Start Date: Feb 3rd, 2022

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 0000

Address: Your Computer
Your Home
OAKVILLE, ON

Contact: Mike Johnson
905-220-3358
mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
127.50
Non-Member Price
110.00
Member Price
99.00
OAKVILLE

Additional Information

You’re in your boat on the water with Family and Friends, when all of a sudden, you are in trouble! Who do you call? How do you call? Who can make the call? When do you call? Do you really know, what you do not know? Maritime radio is a great way to connect to information and assistance from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the radio must have a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime) (ROC(M)), so this course could be a family affair! In addition to emergency radio procedures you'll discover the advantages of everyday operating techniques; the many uses of maritime radios, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases as well as Digital Selective calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (DSC/GMDSS). This course is two evenings from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Course takes place on line with an Instructor. Lectures on line take place: Thursday February 03, 2022 from 7pm until 10pm Thursday February 10, 2022 from 7pm until 10pm The exam will take place on Saturday February 12, 2022and may be in person or on line, depending on covid restrictions. NEW ADDED FEATURE Our new VHF Radio simulator that would normally be used in this course will not be available due to covid restrictions. For more information contact Mike Johnson Cell 905-220-3358 email mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Start Date: Apr 7th, 2022

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 0000

Address: Your Computer
Your Home
OAKVILLE, ON

Contact: Mike Johnson
905-220-3358
mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
127.50
Non-Member Price
110.00
Member Price
99.00
TORONTO

Additional Information

Start Date: Jun 21st, 2021

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: bd. room

Address: examiner - june 2021
26 Golden Gate Court
TORONTO, ON

Contact: bwalters
416-293-2727
bwalters@cps-ecp.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
120.00
Member Price
96.00
WINDSOR

Additional Information

This course will be offered virtually via Zoom technology. The course will be two evenings (July 6 and 8) at 3 hours per session with the exam to be arranged following the course presentation.

Start Date: Jul 6th, 2021

Start Time: 6:30 PM

Room #: Virtual

Address: Virtual using Zoom technology - details to follow upon registration
Your Home Office
WINDSOR, ON

Contact: JOE GATFIELD
519-257-0559
joegatfield@bell.net

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
120.00
Member Price
102.00

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