Maritime Radio

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Course Details, and Pricing

Maritime Radio
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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ABBOTSFORD

Additional Information

This course will be a combination of self-study and a short virtual classroom session. Examinations will be conducted virtually at a time convenient for both the student and the examiner. Registration is now closed and the class is at capacity. No further enrollments will be entertained.

Start Date: Apr 18th, 2020

Start Time: 10:00 AM

Room #: Virtual Classroom

Address: Abbotsford
Virtual Classroom
ABBOTSFORD, BC

Contact: Gary Gomes
778-246-6320
education.valleysquadron@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20
ABBOTSFORD

Additional Information

This is a one day course. Instruction will be provided in the morning and early afternoon, followed by the exam. Students will be provided with their book in advance of the course and must fully read the material and learn the phonetic alphabet prior to attending the course. Course is subject to cancellation if enrollment is less than 3 students. Registration closes April 8, 2021. After that date contact Rob Turner at (604) 853-7800 to confirm availability of course materials. Students selecting the eBook option should be aware that eBooks are provided shortly after registration and if the course is cancelled the cost of the book ($60) will not be refunded. Students selecting the printed book option will be able to pick them up two weeks prior to the date of the course.

Start Date: May 8th, 2021

Start Time: 10:00 AM

Room #: A

Address: Meeting room
32640 Murray Ave
ABBOTSFORD, BC

Contact: Rob Turner
604-853-7800
4turners@telus.net

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price
$130.00
Member Price
$117.00
ABBOTSFORD

Additional Information

This is a one-day course. Instruction will be provided in the morning and early afternoon followed by the exam. Students will be provided with their book in advance of the course and must fully read the material and learn the phonetic alphabet prior to attending the course. Course is subject to cancellation if enrollment is fewer than 3 students. Registration closes September 24th, 2020. After that date contact Rob Turner (604) 853-7800 to confirm availability of course materials. Students selecting the eBook option should be aware that eBooks are provided shortly after registration and if the course is cancelled the cost of the book ($60) will not be refunded. Students selecting the printed book option will be able to pick them up two weeks prior to the date of the course.

Start Date: Oct 24th, 2020

Start Time: 10:00 AM

Room #: A

Address: Meeting Room
32640 Murray Avenue
ABBOTSFORD, BC

Contact: Rob Turner
604-853-7800
4turners@telus.net

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price
$130.00
Member Price
$117.00
AJAX

Additional Information

As a result of COVID 19 we will be running this course using Zoom. The course will run from Thursday May 21, 2020 on every Thursday and Tuesday Night starting at 7:00 pm.

Start Date: May 21st, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 123

Address: Ajax High School
Bayly Street
AJAX, ON

Contact: Dennis Boileau
905-427-2292
d.boileau@sympatico.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20
Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$112.00
BARRIE

Additional Information

This course is being conducted online using the GoToMeeting app. Enrol by contacting Hans Etzel. SEO Barrie Squadron at training@barriecps.org or by calling 705-722-0060

Start Date: May 26th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: Online

Address: Online
25 Thackeray Cres
BARRIE, ON

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00
Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$106.20
BARRIE

Additional Information

In view of COVID-19 limitations as to meeting in a group, this course will be conducted online using the online GoToMeeting app. The study material includes the student handbook forwarded as an eBook and an online student study guide. There are no print copies of the student handbook available.

Start Date: May 5th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: NA

Address: Online GoToMeeting App
NA
BARRIE, ON

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00
Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$106.20
BELLEVILLE

Additional Information

Start Date: May 2nd, 2020

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: 2nd Floor Lounge

Address: Crate Marine Belleville
Dundas St
BELLEVILLE, ON

Contact: Nicholas O'Reilly
613-720-2189
nicholasaoreilly@hotmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$180.00
Member Price
$144.00
Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20
BURNABY

Additional Information

Class will be 3 consecutive Tuesday nights.

Start Date: Apr 21st, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 100

Address: Burnaby Mountain Secondary School
8800 Eastlake Drive
BURNABY, BC

Contact: Colin MacGillivray
778-877-6553
colin_macgillivray@telus.net

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20
CALGARY

Additional Information

Challenge ROC(M)

Start Date: Jun 30th, 2020

Start Time: 11:00 AM

Room #: Video Link

Address: Home Study 2020 June 30
Virtual
CALGARY, AB

Contact: Peter LaGrandeur AP EC VA6RPL
1
boatinged@cpscalgary.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$100.00
Member Price
$80.00
Non-Member Price
$90.00
Member Price
$72.00
DARTMOUTH

Additional Information

Restricted Operators Certificate (Maritime) with DSC , 3 evenings, April 23, 28 and 30th, 6 p.m. to 9 each evening

Start Date: Apr 23rd, 2020

Start Time: 6:00 PM

Room #: Great Room

Address: Dartmouth Yacht Club
Windmill Road
DARTMOUTH, NS

Contact: Mary Ridgewell
902-463-2108
ridgewm@eastlink.ca

Pricing and Packages:

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DELTA

Additional Information

Note: We would prefer that the student not take the e-book, but hard copy - Also this course starts at 6:00PM to 10:00PM .... Also the student will receive four helpful information emails before the class starts.

Start Date: May 21st, 2020

Start Time: 6:00 PM

Room #: 1

Address: Ladner Yacht Club
5011 River Road, Delta B.C. V4K 1S7
DELTA, BC

Contact: Byron Buie
604-771-3589
buie@shaw.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20
DORVAL

Additional Information

Course runs 4 weeks, 1 night per week,Sep 14 - Oct 5. Exam-only option for self-study students Oct 5 (online registration for exam-only is not currently available, please phone or email). In the event of a continued quarantine, the course will be held online via GoToMeeting.

Start Date: Sep 14th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: -

Address: Royal St Lawrence YC 20-0914
1350 Lakeshore Drive
DORVAL, QC

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
$130.00($10.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Aug 31st, 2020
Member Price Discount Applied
$116.00($10.00)
Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$94.40
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
$108.00($10.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Aug 31st, 2020
Member Price Discount Applied
$84.40($10.00)
DORVAL

Additional Information

Due to the COVID-19 situation, this course will be held ONLINE via GoToMeeting. Students will receive a GTM link by email. Please register for the e-book version as we are unable to send out printed books during the quarantine. You will receive a download link for your ebook upon registration. Course runs 4 weeks, 1 night per week, Apr 29 - May 20. Exam-only option for self-study students May 20 (online registration for exam-only is not currently available, please phone or email).

Start Date: Apr 29th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: GoToMeeting

Address: Royal St Lawrence YC
1350 Lakeshore Drive
DORVAL, QC

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00
Non-Member Price
$98.00
Member Price
$78.40
DUNCAN

Additional Information

Please contact N. Dower at 250-710-2726 or ndower@ualberta.ca to confirm your interest. On 27 April please arrive at 1830 for registration. The cost of this course is $135. If you pay in person, please bring cheque or cash to the first class. We are having problems with on-line registration prices--a computer glitch. In order to post the courses, we have had to enter prices different from $135. Please consider registering in person. The class runs on 27 April, 4 and 5 May in the evenings. The final evening is the exam, after which you will have your Radio Operator Certificate.

Start Date: Apr 27th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: Pearmine Room

Address: Cowichan ExhibitionGrounds
7380 Trans Canada Highway
DUNCAN, BC

Contact: Nancy Dower
250-710-2726
ndower@ualberta.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20
ETOBICOKE

Additional Information

This course will be conducted online using GoToMeeting and the ebook version of the Student Manual and is intended only for those who had previously registered for our classroom course.

Start Date: Apr 29th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: na

Address: GoToMeeting
na
ETOBICOKE, ON

Contact: Keith Nettleton
416-621-4885
keith.nettleton@sympatico.ca

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00
Non-Member Price
$98.00
Member Price
$88.20
FREDERICTON

Additional Information

THIS listing are for those CHALLENGING the Marine Radio exam. Contact us at 506boat@gmail.com.

Start Date: Jun 9th, 2020

Start Time: 1:30 PM

Room #: TBD

Address: to be determined
TBD
FREDERICTON, NB

Contact: Gaston Damecour
506-444-1122
506boat@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$110.00
Member Price
$99.00
Non-Member Price
$100.00
Member Price
$90.00
HAMILTON

Additional Information

Due to the Coronavirus and the closure of our teaching facility, this course has been postponed until further notice. If you would like to be contacted when this course can be rescheduled please contact Ron at ronwarby46@gmail.com so we will have an email list of potential students. Sorry about the inconvenience, we are all in it together.

Start Date: Apr 16th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: Downstairs

Address: April/Hamilton/Macassa Bay Yacht Club
80 Harbour Front Drive
HAMILTON, ON

Contact: Ron Warby
905-389-5719
ronwarby46@gmail.coom

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00
Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$106.20
KITCHENER

Additional Information

Park in the parking lot off of Tillsley Drive. You can enter the building through Door #4 and then find the elevator on your right. Go down 1 floor to the parking level (Button P). As you leave the elevator, the training room is on your left. This is a one day course. It starts at 9 am and ends about 4 pm. The exam will take place in the last hour of the course. You should bring a light lunch. NOTE/////// You must receive your manual 10 days in advance in order to preview the material and also to learn the phonetic alphabet before the class begins. That date would be May 6, 2020. Please contact Rick B.at rickardys@hotmail.com to set this up.

Start Date: May 16th, 2020

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: downstairs training room

Address: Village of Winston Park
50 Tillsley Drive
KITCHENER, ON

Contact: Rick Brenneman
519-662-2861
rickardys@hotmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$160.00
Member Price
$144.00
Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20
LONDON

Additional Information

This online course will run over 2 nights, Tues. JUNE 23 and Thurs June 25, 2020. Upon completion, arrangements will be made for you to write your online exam. Ideally you should have registered and read over the material at least one week prior to the start of the course.

Start Date: Jun 23rd, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 00

Address: Online
Online
LONDON, ON

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price
$130.00
Member Price
$117.00
LONDON

Additional Information

Start Date: May 6th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: TBA

Address: Catholic Central High School
450 Dundas Street
LONDON, ON

Contact: Aiice Baratta
519-453-2172
anbaratta@execulink.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$160.00
Member Price
$144.00
Non-Member Price
$138.00
Member Price
$124.20
LONDON

Additional Information

This is an online course and will run over 2 nights, Mon. JUNE 15 and Wed. JUNE 17, 2020. Upon completion, arrangements will be made for you to take an online exam. Ideally you should have registered and read the course material at least one week prior to the start on the course. When you have registered, you will be sent the information to access the online course.

Start Date: Jun 15th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: 00

Address: Online
Online
LONDON, ON

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price
$130.00
Member Price
$117.00
MONCTON

Additional Information

Register ONLINE: https://www.cps-ecp.ca/course-catalog/ The course will start on Saturday April 3, 2021 9:30 till 15:30, continuing on Saturday April 17, 9.30 with review followed by the exam at 13:30 For enquiries contact Johan Spiering jspiering@rogers.com, 506-382-921

Start Date: Apr 3rd, 2021

Start Time: 9:30 AM

Room #: Community Room

Address: Sobeys
Elmwood Drive
MONCTON, NB

Contact: Johan Spiering
506-382-9421
jspiering@rogers.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$110.00
Member Price
$99.00
Non-Member Price
$100.00
Member Price
$90.00
MONTREAL

Additional Information

Course runs 4 weeks, 1 night per week,Sep 14 - Oct 5. Exam-only option for self-study students Oct 5 (online registration for exam-only is not currently available, please phone or email). In the event of a continued quarantine, the course will be held online via GoToMeeting.

Start Date: Sep 14th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: -

Address: Royal St Lawrence YC 20-0914
1350 Lakeshore Drive
MONTREAL, QC

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$140.00
Member Price
$126.00
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
$130.00($10.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Aug 31st, 2020
Member Price Discount Applied
$116.00($10.00)
Non-Member Price
$118.00
Member Price
$94.40
Non-Member Price Discount Applied
$108.00($10.00) Early Bird Discount ends on Aug 31st, 2020
Member Price Discount Applied
$84.40($10.00)
NANAIMO

Additional Information

RCM-SAR Member Course only. No Charge

Start Date: Jun 8th, 2020

Start Time: 9:30 AM

Room #: 2020

Address: RCM-SAR
Zoom
NANAIMO, BC

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$150.00
Member Price
$135.00
Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$96.00
NANAIMO

Additional Information

This course will be held using Zoom. You will be sent a link the day prior to the class.

Start Date: Jun 13th, 2020

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: Jun 20

Address: Virtual Classroom
Zoom
NANAIMO, BC

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$150.00
Member Price
$135.00
Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$102.00
NANAIMO

Additional Information

Registration for this class is now over.

Start Date: Jul 11th, 2020

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: July 11/20

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
$120.00
Member Price
$96.00
NANAIMO

Additional Information

This class is cancelled due to the Corona Virus protocol as directed by Dr. Henry.

Start Date: May 9th, 2020

Start Time: 8:30 AM

Room #: May20

Address: Safer Ocean Systems
214 Prideaux St
NANAIMO, BC

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20
Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$102.00
NANAIMO

Additional Information

This course will be presented using ZOOM. Please call 250-390-3805 if thinking about the e-book option.

Start Date: Sep 12th, 2020

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Room #: Sept 12/20

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
$135.00
Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$96.00
NANOOSE BAY

Additional Information

Start Date: Apr 25th, 2020

Start Time: 8:30 AM

Room #: tba

Address: St. Mary's church hall
Powder Point Road
NANOOSE BAY, BC

Contact: Ned Frey
250-821-9899
nedfrey@shaw.ca

Pricing and Packages:

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NIAGARA FALLS

Additional Information

Start Date: Apr 21st, 2020

Start Time: 6:00 PM

Room #: Room A

Address: Maritime Radio ROC (M)
7150 Montrose Road
NIAGARA FALLS, ON

Contact: Nick Louras
905-651-0719
nlouras@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$160.00
Member Price
$144.00
Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20
NORTH SAANICH

Additional Information

This course is given ove two Tuesday evenings from 7 to 10 PM

Start Date: Apr 28th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: Classroom 100

Address: Parkland Secondary School
10640 McDonald Park Road, North Saanich , BC V8L 5S7
NORTH SAANICH, BC

Contact: Tony Kluge
250-656-7032
registrar@sppss.org

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$158.00
Member Price
$142.20
Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00
OAKVILLE

Additional Information

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 three Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Course takes place at Oakville Trafalgar High School at 1460 Devon Rd, Oakville, Room TBD Wednesday October 07, 2020 Wednesday October 14, 2020 Final exam Wednesday October 21, 2020. Starting at 7pm until finished NEW ADDED FEATURE Our new VHF Radio simulator will be used in this course. "Hands-on" simulated radio operations will be a part of this course and available to all students Please note: Due to technical difficulties, we are unable to offer an on-line price for a Second Family Member. If you have a second family member or more they will receive no books, and the fee will be $75 per second family member. To enrol the second family member in the course please call Mike Johnson for instructions. Covid Social Distancing rules will limit class size to maximum 10 Students. Covid may cause this course to be blended, part on-line and exams to be written in person and on-line verbal testing. For more information contact Mike Johnson Cell 905-220-3358 email mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Start Date: Oct 7th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: TBD

Address: Oakville Trafalgar High School
1460 Devon Rd
OAKVILLE, ON

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$130.00
Member Price
$110.50
Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00
OAKVILLE

Additional Information

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 three Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Course takes place at Oakville Trafalgar High School at 1460 Devon Rd, Oakville, Room TBD Wednesday December 02, 2020 Wednesday December 09, 2020 Final exam Wednesday December 16, 2020. Starting at 7pm until finished NEW ADDED FEATURE Our new VHF Radio simulator will be used in this course. "Hands-on" simulated radio operations will be a part of this course and available to all students Please note: Due to technical difficulties, we are unable to offer an on-line price for a Second Family Member. If you have a second family member or more they will receive no books, and the fee will be $75 per second family member. To enrol the second family member in the course please call Mike Johnson for instructions. Covid Social Distancing rules will limit this class size to 10 Students For more information contact Mike Johnson Cell 905-220-3358 email mikecjohnson90@gmail.com

Start Date: Dec 2nd, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: TBD

Address: Oakville Trafalgar High School
1460 Devon Rd
OAKVILLE, ON

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

Pricing and Packages:

Non-Member Price
$130.00
Member Price
$110.50
Non-Member Price
$120.00
Member Price
$108.00
ORANGEVILLE

Additional Information

This is a two evening course starting on Thursday May 28th, completion on Thurday June 4th.Successful students will receive a temporary certificate upon completion of course.

Start Date: May 28th, 2020

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Room #: Conference

Address: Archbolds Custom Shoppe
31 Commerce Rd.
ORANGEVILLE, ON

Contact: Rosemary Archbold
519-938-6320
rosemaryarchbold@gmail.com

Pricing and Packages: