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Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons offers a series of courses in boating knowledge that build from the basic courses required by law to what you’d want to know to cross the ocean. Our boating courses are available online or in-person.
Maritime Radio with DSC - ONLINE (Self Study)
Details 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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This is a self contained fully integrated Self-Study course. On registration, you will be provided with a username and password to the Learning Management System where the course resides. You will als... Read moreo receive an email message from your course coordinator / Recognized Examiner that describes the examination process. We will continue with online exams using ZOOM scheduled between the student and the coordinator. IF the student is in the Trenton area the coordinator can arrange for in person sit down exams. Although this course is a Self-Study course, your instructor is available for questions.Read less
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The End Date is for registrations, you may take your exam anytime up until September 30, 2022 for no additional charge. There is no actual start time with this Self-Study Course. You will access to th... Read moree materials for 60 days from the day you start studying. You will NOT receive a printed manual for future reference. Your exam will likely be done using Zoom and will take approximately 60 to 90 minutes.Read less
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This course is available virtually on our web-based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7 for a period of sixty days. There are no live instructors. Just follow the sequence of... Read more study modules. It includes many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF and MF marine radio. It is fun and you will learn fast. Register anytime with your credit card and get started. Upon registration, you will receive email confirmation, which will include a URL link where you can start the radio course. Log in with the same username and password as for your CPS-ECP account. That will take you to the learning management system where you can start learning. When you feel you are ready for the exam and oral test, contact your Edmonton Squadron Education Officer, Phil Mackenzie, at phil.mackenzie20@gmail.com , and request the contact info of an available Registered Examiner (RE) for Maritime Radio. Make arrangements with the RE for a mutually agreeable convenient time for the testing.Read less
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This course is available virtually on our web-based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7 for a period of sixty days. There are no live instructors. Just follow the sequence of... Read more study modules. It includes many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF and MF marine radio. It is fun and you will learn fast. Register anytime with your credit card and get started. Upon registration, you will receive email confirmation, which will include a URL link where you can start the radio course. Log in with the same username and password as for your CPS-ECP account. That will take you to the learning management system where you can start learning. When you feel you are ready for the exam and oral test, contact your Edmonton Squadron Education Officer, Phil Mackenzie, at phil.mackenzie20@gmail.com , and request the contact info of an available Registered Examiner (RE) for Maritime Radio. Make arrangements with the RE for a mutually agreeable convenient time for the testing. In Read less
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Maritime Radio - Self Study - Online
Non-Member Price
125.00
Member Price
125.00
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Contact:
Peter LaGrandeur SEO, EC AP VA6RPL
(403) 969-7411
lagrandeurp@techworld.ca
Address: CALGARY, AB
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Contrary to the indicated start date there is no actual formal 'begin' date. Students can enroll anytime, and start their study anytime. This web-site-based course is available for home study 24/7.... Read more When you complete your self study of this course, please advise Squadron Education Officer Peter LaGrandeur at lagrandeurp@techworld.ca who will arrange for an Examiner to contact you to do your testing. We do testing one-to-one over a live video web conference. It takes sixty to ninety minutes. Welcome to the world of safe boating!Read less
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Study at your own pace on our web based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7. The modules include many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF Marine radio. It is fun and you... Read more will learn quickly. On registration, you will be sent three emails from CPS-ECP concerning: your registration confirmation, how to access the online program and arrange for an exam, and confirmation of the fee that was paid. Your username and password will provide access for 60 days to the Moodle learning management system where the course resides. When you feel you are ready for the exam and oral test, or if you need assistance, contact the Ottawa Squadron Registered Examiner (RE) Robert Dandurand and make arrangements for a mutually convenient time for the testing. Testing is done, one on one, over a live MS/Teams video link, and takes no more than 1.5 hours. Upon successful completion, you will receive the ROC(M) wallet card which is mailed to you.Read less
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Study at your own pace on our web based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7. The modules include many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF Marine radio. It is fun and you... Read more will learn quickly. On registration, you will be sent three emails from CPS-ECP concerning: your registration confirmation, how to access the online program and arrange for an exam, and confirmation of the fee that was paid. Your username and password will provide access for 60 days to the Moodle learning management system where the course resides. When you feel you are ready for the exam and oral test, or if you need assistance, contact the Ottawa Squadron Registered Examiner (RE) Robert Dandurand and make arrangements for a mutually convenient time for the testing. Testing is done, one on one, over a live MS/Teams video link, and takes no more than 1.5 hours. Upon successful completion, you will receive the ROC(M) wallet card which is mailed to you. Read less
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This course is available virtually on our Web based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7. There are no live instructors. Just follow the sequence of study modules. It include... Read mores many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF Marine radio. You will be contacted to arrange testing which will be done virtually over Microsoft TEAMS, and takes up to 1 ½ hours.Upon successful completion, the Student will receive a Federal Government issued Restricted Operator’s Certificate .Read less
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Contact:
David Kirsop
(250) 629-6846
davidkirsop@yahoo.ca
Address:
Pender Island
Pender Island
PENDER ISLAND, BC
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Contact:
Norman Pearl
514-900-9761
cps.st.lawrence.district@gmail.com
Address:
Montreal
internet
MONTREAL, QC
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After registering for the Maritime Radio Self-Study Online program you will be sent emails from CPS-ECP concerning: your registration confirmation, how to access the online program and arrange for an ... Read moreexam , and confirmation of the fee that was paid. You may also receive an email from your local examiner. Please disregard the "Start Date"; it is necessary for the IT system but the actual course will begin whenever you register. When you are ready for the exam, contact us at cps.st.lawrence.district@gmail.com or 514-900-9761 ext 1 to schedule an online exam session, which usually takes 60-90 minutes.Read less
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This Self-Study course is available 24/7. After registering for this Maritime Radio Self-Study Online program, which you will have ACCESS TO FOR 60 DAYS, you will be sent three emails from CPS-ECP co... Read morencerning your registration confirmation, how to access the online program and arrange for an exam, and confirmation of the fee that was paid. You will also receive an email from your course Recognized Examiner. Ignore the start date. You can register 24/7 day or night any time.Read less
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Contact the Port Dover Power Squadron for the next course. info@portdovercps.org
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Maritime Radio - Self Study - Online
Non-Member Price
125.00
Member Price
125.00
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This is a self contained fully integrated Self-Study course. On registration, you will be provided with a username and password to the Learning Magagement System where the course resides. You will a... Read morelso receive an email message from your course coordinator / Recognized Examiner that describes the examination process. For the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, the exam will be conducted by Zoom, MS Teams, or other suitable video conferencing software. Although this course is a Self-Study courRead less
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This course is available virtually on our Web based Moodle study platform, which is available to the student 24/7. There are no live instructors. Just follow the sequence of study modules. It includes... Read more many video demonstrations on how to use a VHF Marine radio. It is fun and you will learn fast. Register anytime with your credit card and get started. On registration, you will receive email notification, (WHICH YOU SHOULD KEEP) which will include a URL link where you can start the radio course. Read less
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Register at any date. All boaters from any location are welcome! After registering you will receive emails with instructions on how to log in to the course. Course material is available online 24/7 fo... Read morer you to go through at your own pace. Detailed information, video demonstrations, and practice review questions make the course straightforward. If you have questions or you are ready to complete your exam, also online, contact Bob Lebeck at blebeck@shaw.ca to schedule your convenient time .Read less
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This course is via our Web based Moodle study platform (https://www.cps-ecp.ca/moodle), which is available to the student 24/7. On registration, you will receive email confirmations, (WHICH YOU SHOULD... Read more KEEP) one of which include the URL link for accessing the radio course. Log in with the same username and password as for your CPS-ECP account. When you are ready for the exam, send an email to the course contact person to request a convenient time for the testing, administered by a Registered Examiner.Read less
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Please note that this course is available any time you wish to do it. Simply sign up and do the course. When you are finished contact Doug, our Examiner here in the Saint John area and he will arra... Read morenge the exam.Read less
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This is the on-line self-study version of our popular classroom offering. It is supported by our experienced Registered Examiners/Instructors as needed. After registering for the Maritime Radio ON-LI... Read moreNE SELF-STUDY program you will be sent several emails concerning: your registration; accessing the online program; and a welcoming email with further information for completing the program and taking the exam. The exams are administered following COVID 19 protocols - these will be reviewed with you once you are ready.Read less
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Register at any date. All boaters from any location are welcome! After registering you will receive emails with instructions on how to log in to the course. Course material is available online 24/7 fo... Read morer you to go through at your own pace. Detailed information, video demonstrations, and practice review questions make the course straightforward. If you have questions or you are ready to complete your exam, also online, contact Nigel Stafford - nigelincr@gmail.com to schedule your convenient timeRead less
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Contact:
Bob Rutherford, SEO, Bluenose Squadron
(902) 440-0031
seo-bluenose@cps-ecp.org
Address: LUNENBURG, NS
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This class is self-study via our Web based Moodle study platform which is available 24/7. You may register at any time and may proceed at your own pace through the course material. You will be con... Read moretacted by our experienced instructor who will be available via e-mail for tutorial assistance. Once you have finished the course, you can arrange to take the exam to obtain your Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) - ROC(M) - which will enable you to legally operate a VHF transceiver.Read less
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VHF MARITIME RADIO COURSE offered online 24/7. Study at your own pace and schedule. Self directed. Government outlined and recognized. Available coast to coast. Cost is $125 including course link, su... Read morepport, exam and federal government issued license upon completion, valid for life. CPS-ECP membership discount available upon course completion. Send questions and online exam appointment request to cpsorillia@gmail.comRead less
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The End Date is for registrations, you may take your exam after December 31st for no additional charge. There is no actual start time with this Self-Study Course. You will have access to the mater... Read moreials for 60 days from the day you start studying. You will NOT receive a printed manual for future reference. Your exam will be done using Zoom if you live outside the Nanaimo area or in person if you live in the area and will take between 45 and 90 minutes.Read less
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The End Date is for registrations, you may take your exam after this date at no additional charge. There is no actual start time with this Self-Study Course. You will have access to the study modules ... Read morefor 60 days from the day you start studying. You will NOT receive a printed manual for future reference. You may purchase one from the Gabriola Squadron Education Officer (EO) by contacting her at: seo-gabriolaisland@cps-ecp.org. When you are ready to write your exam, please contact the Gabriola EO at the above email address. Your exam will be written using the video-conferencing app GoTo if you live off Island or in person if you live in the area and will take between 45 and 75 minutes.Read less
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This course gives you access to the online materials to study to write the Roc-M exam. A printed manual is available for purchase from the Gabriola Squadron Education officer for $50. Please contact ... Read moreher at: seo-gabriolaisland@cps-ecp.org. When you are ready to write the Radio Operator's exam, including knowing the phonetic alphabet, please let the Education Officer know and she will schedule a time to write, either virtually, using a GoTo video app link, or in person, at a mutually agreeable space.Read less
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