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Maritime Radio with DSC - CLASSROOM
Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime)
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, procedur... Read moreal 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. Read less
Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime)
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MaritimeRadio_TOC.pdf
Start Date: Oct 26th, 2022
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Scott Savage
(647) 990-4936
seo-oakville@cps-ecp.org
Address:
Oakville Trafalgar High School
1460 Devon Road
OAKVILLE, ON
Class Status: 15 Seats remaining
Additional Information
Roc(M) 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 as... Read moresistance from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the VHF 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 will take place on Wednesday October 26, 2022 from 7pm until 10pm, Wednesday November 02, 2022 from 7pm until 10pm. The final exam is on Wednesday November 09 Starting at 7pm until finished. Our new VHF Radio simulator will be available for training for all students.Read less
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Start Date: Dec 7th, 2022
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Scott Savage
(647) 990-4936
seo-oakville@cps-ecp.org
Address:
Oakville Trafalgar High School
1460 Devon Road
OAKVILLE, ON
Class Status: 15 Seats remaining
Additional Information
Roc(M) 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 as... Read moresistance from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the VHF 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 will take place on Wednesday December 07, 2022 from 7pm until 10pm, Wednesday December 14, 2022 from 7pm until 10pm. The final exam is on Wednesday December 21, starting at 7pm until finished. Our new VHF Radio simulator will be available for training for all students.Read less
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Start Date: Feb 8th, 2023
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Scott Savage
(647) 990-4936
seo-oakville@cps-ecp.org
Address:
Oakville Traflgar High School
1460 Devon Road
OAKVILLE, ON
Class Status: 15 Seats remaining
Additional Information
Roc(M) 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 as... Read moresistance from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the VHF 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 will take place on Wednesday February 08, 2023 from 7pm until 10pm, Wednesday February 15, 2023 from 7pm until 10pm. The final exam is on Wednesday February 22, 2023 starting at 7pm until finished. Our new VHF Radio simulator will be available for training for all students. Read less
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Start Date: Apr 5th, 2023
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Scott Savage
(647) 990-4936
seo-oakville@cps-ecp.org
Address:
Oakville Traflgar High School
1460 Devon Road
OAKVILLE, ON
Class Status: 20 Seats remaining
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 assistanc... Read moree from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the VHF 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 will take place on Wednesday October 26, 2022 from 7pm until 10pm, Wednesday November 02, 2022 from 7pm until 10pm. The final exam is on Wednesday November 09 Starting at 7pm until finished. Our new VHF Radio simulator will be available for training for all students. http://boatingcoursesoakvillecps.boatsRead less
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Start Date: Oct 22nd, 2022
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Contact:
Peter Bennett
(604) 817-4165
training.radio@vpsboat.org
Address:
St. James community Square
3214 West 10th Ave
VANCOUVER, BC
Class Status: 8 Seats remaining
Additional Information
We recommend that you order the printed book, as some students have reported problems accessing the ePub book. We reserve the right to cancel the class if sufficient numbers are not achieved or if su... Read morebsequent health orders curtail classroom access.Read less
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Start Date: Dec 3rd, 2022
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Contact:
Peter Bennett
(604) 817-4165
training.radio@vpsboat.org
Address:
St. James community Square
3214 West 10th Ave
VANCOUVER, BC
Class Status: 16 Seats remaining
Additional Information
We recommend that you order the printed book, as some students have reported problems accessing the ePub book. We reserve the right to cancel the class if sufficient numbers are not achieved or if su... Read morebsequent health orders curtail classroom access.Read less
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Start Date: Sep 20th, 2022
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Andrew
(604) 515-5566
info@whiterocksquadron.org
Address:
Earl Marriott Secondary
15751 16 avenue
SURREY, BC
Class Status: 17 Seats remaining
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Start Date: Sep 20th, 2022
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Andrew
(604) 515-5566
info@whiterocksquadron.org
Address:
Earl Marriott Secondary
15751 16 avenue
SURREY, BC
Class Status: 24 Seats remaining
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Maritime Radio DSC - No Book option for a 2nd Family Member
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Start Date: Sep 11th, 2022
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Contact:
Alexa Stochmal
(250) 390-3805
koraldanser@shaw.ca
Address:
Nanaimo Yacht Club
400 Newcastle Avenue
NANAIMO, BC
Class Status: 12 Seats remaining
Additional Information
This will be our first in person Maritime Radio Class since March 7, 2020. We are really excited about getting to see students again. Registration will be cut off approximately 2 weeks prior to the ... Read moreclass as it is important that you have time to look through the manuals beforehand. PLEASE CONTACT ALEXA AT KORALDANSER@SHAW.CA OR 250-390-3805 BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THE E-BOOK OPTION.Read less
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Start Date: Oct 1st, 2022
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Contact:
Patrick Chenier
(250) 927-2725
courses@nanoosecps.ca
Address:
St-Mary's Church
2600 Powder Point Rd
NANOOSE BAY, BC
Class Status: 12 Seats remaining
Additional Information
This course has the student operating standard VHF radios. In order to have time in class for students to practice radio calls it is required that the student is familiar with course material prior t... Read moreo attending the classroom. This includes learning the phonetic alphabet. We strongly discourage choosing the e-book option. If you encounter problems with registering or have any questions or concerns, please contact course administrator Patrick Chenier at courses@nanoosecps.ca. Read less
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