Maritime Radio with DSC - Classroom

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Maritime Radio with DSC - Classroom
Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime)

Suggested Prerequisite None

Details Students will meet in a classroom either 1 evening per week or for an all-day course on the weekend. Printed or Ebook course material will be distributed to the students. Students will write the examination at the end of the course. If the student passes they will receive a temporary certificate.

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!  Note: For optimal ePub readability we recommend PC and Android users download the free ePub reader application called Calibre. For Apple and Mac users we recommend using the free Books app the comes standard on Mac OS. 

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MaritimeRadio_TOC.pdf

BARRIE

Additional Information

This course is being provided online in a virtual classroom setting using the GoToMeeting app. For reduced course fees for two family members, please contact Hans Etzel at barriecpstraining@rogers.com or 705-722-0060.

Start Date: Oct 13th, 2021

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: Online

Address: Online
Online
BARRIE, ON

Contact: Hans Etzel
705-722-0060
barriecpstraining@rogers.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
120.00
Member Price
102.00
Non-Member Price
95.00
Member Price
80.75
BARRIE

Additional Information

This course is being offered online in a virtual classroom setting using the GoToMeeting app.

Start Date: Jan 5th, 2022

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: Online

Address: Online
Online
BARRIE, ON

Contact: Hans Etzel
705-722-0060
barriecpstraining@rogers.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
120.00
Member Price
102.00
Non-Member Price
95.00
Member Price
80.75
BARRIE

Additional Information

This course is being offered online in a virtual classroom setting using the GoToMeeting app.

Start Date: Nov 10th, 2021

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: Online

Address: Online
Online
BARRIE, ON

Contact: Hans Etzel
705-722-0060
barriecpstraining@rogers.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
120.00
Member Price
102.00
Non-Member Price
95.00
Member Price
80.75
BURLINGTON

Additional Information

This course is created in order to register "Second Family Members" who are registering for the SELF STUDY Maritime Radio Course. Online registration is disabled and students will be manually registered with payment by Interac e-transfer directly to Burlington Power and Sail. (Instructions will be provided separately.) The fees displayed here are to be ignored. A flat rate of $70.00 applies to this option.

Start Date: Oct 1st, 2021

Start Time: 12:00 AM

Room #: Self Study - Online

Address: Burlington
N/A
BURLINGTON, ON

Contact: Ray Kirkham
905-523-9721
BurlingtonPowerSquadron@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
100.00
Member Price
80.00
CAMPBELL RIVER

Additional Information

One night instruction on Sept 29th. Review and exam on October 6th 2021

Start Date: Sep 29th, 2021

Start Time: 6:30 PM

Room #: tbd

Address: Campbell River Sportsplex
1800 South Alder St
CAMPBELL RIVER, BC

Contact: Paulette MacLean
250-923-6175
paulettemaclean@telus.net

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
135.00
Member Price
121.50
Non-Member Price
95.00
Member Price
76.00
GODERICH

Additional Information

3 CLASSES, 7 - 9PM EST NOV 16, 23, 30, 2021 CONDUCTED ON ZOOM -E-BOOK OPTION CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Start Date: Nov 16th, 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)
LONDON

Additional Information

1. Please register as soon as possible since it can sometimes take up to 4 weeks to receive materials. 2. The PRINTED BOOK is recommended over the eBook. 3. All classes will be online using ZOOM or Webex. Once registered, instructions will be sent to you a few days before the first class on how to connect. 4. All classes start at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. 5. The course will run for 3 consecutive Tuesdays. 6. Upon completion of the course, instructions will be provided on how to arrange for the online exam.

Start Date: Mar 22nd, 2022

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: Online

Address: London Webex or Zoom
Online
LONDON, ON

Contact: Carl J Lee
519-433-1827
clee@odyssey.on.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
135.00
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
130.00(20.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Feb 22nd, 2022
Member Price Discount Applied
115.00(20.00)
Non-Member Price
110.00
Member Price
99.00
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
90.00(20.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Feb 22nd, 2022
Member Price Discount Applied
79.00(20.00)
LONDON

Additional Information

1. Please register as soon as possible since it can sometimes take up to 4 weeks to receive materials. 2. The PRINTED BOOK is recommended over the eBook. 3. All classes will be online using ZOOM or Webex. Once registered, instructions will be sent to you a few days before the first class on how to connect. 4. All classes start at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. 5. The course will run for 3 consecutive Mondays. 6. Upon completion of the course, instructions will be provided on how to arrange for the online exam.

Start Date: Jan 10th, 2022

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: Online

Address: London Webex or Zoom
Online
LONDON, ON

Contact: Carl J Lee
519-433-1827
clee@odyssey.on.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
135.00
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
130.00(20.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Dec 10th, 2021
Member Price Discount Applied
115.00(20.00)
Non-Member Price
110.00
Member Price
99.00
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
90.00(20.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Dec 10th, 2021
Member Price Discount Applied
79.00(20.00)
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 are available.

Start Date: Sep 30th, 2021

Start Time: 6:00 PM

Room #: your own 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 held using Zoom and will take 4.50 hours to complete. Exams are scheduled separately.

Start Date: Dec 11th, 2021

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: Dec 2021

Address: Zoom
Your computer
NANAIMO, BC

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
120.00
Non-Member Price
95.00
Member Price
76.00
NANAIMO

Additional Information

This course will be held using Zoom and will take 4.50 hours to complete. Exams are scheduled separately.

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
150.00
Member Price
120.00
Non-Member Price
95.00
Member Price
76.00
NANAIMO

Additional Information

This course will be held using Zoom and will take 4.50 hours to complete. Exams are scheduled separately.

Start Date: Oct 24th, 2021

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: Oct 2021

Address: Zoom
Your computer
NANAIMO, BC

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
120.00
Non-Member Price
95.00
Member Price
76.00
NANAIMO

Additional Information

This course will be held using Zoom and will take 4.50 hours to complete. Exams are scheduled separately.

Start Date: Nov 20th, 2021

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: Nov 2021

Address: Zoom
Your computer
NANAIMO, BC

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
120.00
Non-Member Price
95.00
Member Price
76.00
NANAIMO

Additional Information

This course will be held using Zoom and will take 4.50 hours to complete. Exams are scheduled separately and individually.

Start Date: Feb 19th, 2022

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: Feb 2022

Address: Zoom
Yours
NANAIMO, BC

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
120.00
Non-Member Price
95.00
Member Price
76.00
NANAIMO

Additional Information

This course will be held using Zoom and will take 4.50 hours to complete. Exams are scheduled separately and individually.

Start Date: Jan 15th, 2022

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: Jan 2022`

Address: Yours
Zoom
NANAIMO, BC

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
120.00
Non-Member Price
95.00
Member Price
76.00
NORTH VANCOUVER

Additional Information

This course will run on three Monday evenings with the examination on the final night.

Start Date: Oct 18th, 2021

Start Time: 6:30 PM

Room #: 306

Address: Sutherland Secondary School
1860 Sutherland Ave
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC

Contact: Don Griffin
(604) 980-5164
dongriff60@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
135.00
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
140.00(10.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Oct 12th, 2021
Member Price Discount Applied
125.00(10.00)
Non-Member Price
110.00
Member Price
99.00
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
100.00(10.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Oct 12th, 2021
Member Price Discount Applied
89.00(10.00)
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

To ensure quality instruction this class will be limited to only 15 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: 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
ORILLIA

Additional Information

Questions and earlybird preregistration $140 tax included, ebook only. Contact cpsorillia@gmail.com. Offer ends Oct 20/2021. Sessions 7-9pm, Oct 26, 28, Nov 2/21. Online only.

Start Date: Oct 26th, 2021

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: online

Address: Online program "Go To Meeting"
online
ORILLIA, ON

Contact: Mark Smith
705-689-4464
cpsorillia@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
160.00
Member Price
144.00
Non-Member Price
135.00
Member Price
121.50
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
130.00(5.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Oct 20th, 2021
Member Price Discount Applied
116.50(5.00)
ORILLIA

Additional Information

Questions and earlybird discount rate (expires Dec 25/21) is $140 tax included, ebook only. Contact cpsorillia@gmail.com . Session run Nov 30, Dec 2, 7, 2021. 7-9pm.

Start Date: Nov 30th, 2021

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: online

Address: Online program "Go To Meeting"
online
ORILLIA, ON

Contact: Mark Smith
705-689-4464
cpsorillia@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
160.00
Member Price
144.00
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
144.00(10%) Early Bird Discount ends on Nov 20th, 2021
Member Price Discount Applied
129.60(10%)
Non-Member Price
135.00
Member Price
121.50
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
128.25(5%) Early Bird Discount ends on Nov 20th, 2021
Member Price Discount Applied
115.42(5%)
ORILLIA

Additional Information

Questions and earlybird preregistration for $115 tax included, ebook only, at cpsorillia@gmail.com for 3 evenings 7-9pm, Sept 28, 30 & Oct 5/2021. Offer expires Sept 25/21.

Start Date: Sep 28th, 2021

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: online

Address: Online program "Go To Meeting"
online
ORILLIA, ON

Contact: Mark Smith
705-689-4464
cpsorillia@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
160.00
Member Price
144.00
Non-Member Price
135.00
Member Price
121.50
VANCOUVER

Additional Information

This will be a "virtual class", with a three hour lecture on Oct 2 delivered using Zoom. Individual exams will be done on-line during the following few days. Course material will be mailed to the student shortly after registration.

Start Date: Oct 2nd, 2021

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: 10-02

Address: Zoom
On-Line
VANCOUVER, BC

Contact: Peter Bennett
604-817-4165
training.radio@vpsboat.org

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
135.00
Non-Member Price
125.00
Member Price
112.50
VANCOUVER

Additional Information

This will be a "virtual class", with a three hour lecture on Nov 20 delivered using Zoom. Individual exams will be done on-line during the following few days. Course material will be mailed to the student shortly after registration.

Start Date: Nov 20th, 2021

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: 11-20

Address: Zoom
online
VANCOUVER, BC

Contact: Peter Bennett
604-817-4165
training.radio@vpsboat.org

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
150.00
Member Price
135.00
Non-Member Price
125.00
Member Price
112.50
VICTORIA

Additional Information

This course is at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club on Tuesday nights November 2, 9 & 16 at 7pm.

Start Date: Nov 2nd, 2021

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: Discovery

Address: Royal Victoria Yacht Club
3475 Ripon Road
VICTORIA, BC

Contact: Alex Kerr
250-208-1584
askerr@shaw.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
120.00
Member Price
108.00
Non-Member Price
95.00
Member Price
85.50

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