MARSS00010

Marine Radio Operator's VHF and HF Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

This course covers the skills and knowledge necessary to apply to the Office of Maritime Communications (OMC) for a Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP).

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STUDY LOCATIONS North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 27 Feb 2025 Duration: 2 days View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$365

Course overview

If you intend travelling on offshore coastal voyages, or are applying to AMSA for a Certificate of Competence as a Coxswain, Master < 24 or Master < 35, you should obtain an LROCP Certificate which incorporates knowledge of both Medium Frequency/High Frequency (MF/HF) Radios, designed for long range transmission, and VHF radios.

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete the unit listed below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MARC043

Transmit and receive information by marine radio

UNIT CODE :
MARC043

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to: - transmit and receive information by marine radio, including using marine very high frequency (VHF) and high frequency (HF) radio according to regulations carry out user maintenance and fault-finding procedures on radio equipment and power supplies - operate emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), search and rescue radar transponders (SARTs), automatic identification system search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SARTs), AIS man overboard (AIS-MOB) devices and digital selective calling MOB (DSC-MOB) devices.
UNIT NAME
Transmit and receive information by marine radio

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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	On Campus	27 Feb 2025	2 days	Full time 8:30am-4:30pm Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $365 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 Feb 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 8:30am-4:30pm Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $365 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On Campus	07 Apr 2025	2 days	Full time 8:30am-4:30pm Monday, Tuesday	Full fee: $365 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 07 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 8:30am-4:30pm Monday, Tuesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $365 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	27 May 2025	2 days	Full time 8:30am-4:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday	Full fee: $365 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 May 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 8:30am-4:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $365 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	12 Aug 2025	2 days	Full time 8:30am-4:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday	Full fee: $365 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 12 Aug 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 8:30am-4:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $365 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	04 Nov 2025	2 days	Full time 8:30am-4:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday	Full fee: $365 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 04 Nov 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 8:30am-4:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $365 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Marine Radio Operator's VHF and HF Skill Set (MARSS00010)

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Marine Radio Operator's VHF and HF Skill Set

COURSE CODE: MARSS00010

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Students must be 16 years of age, have a minimum of year 10 with a sound achievement in English and Mathematics or the equivalent, or gain mature age entry.

Resources required

You will require a notebook and pen for theory components.

Attire is to be of current industry standard with enclosed footwear to be worn at all times.

Important information

Upon receiving your statement of attainment you can apply to the OMC for a Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP). One current passport size photo will be required for the OMC application and there is a fee payable to the OMC.

How to apply

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Marine Radio Operator's VHF and HF Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

Course overview

Course outcome:

Core units

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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

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Marine Radio Operator's VHF and HF Skill Set

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Important information

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer