This course covers general rules for the use and operation of VHF Radios; every crew member needs to know how to operate a marine radio. It covers what to do in the case of an emergency and an introduction to other marine communications equipment.
Radio operator qualifications from a recognised issuing authority will be accepted in lieu of the IYTWorldwide qualification.
The certificate covers the correct and safe use of a VHF radio, SARTs and EPIRBs and an introduction to the use of other marine communications equipment including how to monitorMF and HF Marine radios.
It is the level of competence that all crew needs to be able to operate a VHF radio correctly and in particular to operate in the event of an emergency when life and loss of property may be at stake.
What does this mean? Instead of doing this course in a fixed location, you can optionally set sail towards a destination. We call those adventures our Sailing Expeditions. Accommodation is included in our Sailing Expeditions! If you are searching for adventure and a unique learning experience, you should check this out.
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Before booking any of our expeditions, please make sure to have read all the relevant information showed above and understand all conditions that may apply when joining a sailing expedition. For a better experience onboard for all crew members, some basic rules should be understood and followed. You can find them in this links:
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The following are the main subjects to be taught during this course. After completion, the student should be competent at an acceptable level.
Radio Operator/Communications Certificate – Module 7 – Theory
Radio operator qualifications from a recognized issuing authority will be accepted in lieu of the IYT Worldwide qualification.
1. Introduction
2. Basic Radio Theory
3. Subsidiary Equipment
4. Common Radio Terms
5. Regulations/Licensing Requirements
6. VHF Radio Equipment
7. SSB/HF Radio Equipment
8. Radio Procedures
9. Emergency Radio Communications
10. GMDSS
11. EPIRB and SART
12. Satellite Communications
If you want to know more details about the course outline and subjects, please contact us here.
Some of our courses require some qualifications or previous experience from the candidate due to the nature the course.
This are the pre-requirements to book and join this course:
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Use this documents to start learning and preparing your course. Please note that you should go through all this information before you start your course with us.
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