VHF Operator's Certificate - DSC Upgrade
VHF radios have gone though an equipment change; there is now a new red-distress button on the front of the unit. But do you know how to use it? This course is for those who already have their VHF operator’s certificate but would like to upgrade it to include the new DSC technology.
PRE-REQUISTES VHF (ROC-M) Operator's certificate awarded prior to January 2005.
OPTIONS
Evening Classroom - Materials are sent out in advance. The first 1.5 hours is spent being taught the DCS material.
The last hour is for writing the 20 questions, mulitple choice test.
Results are available on that night.
Home Study - Materials are sent out to you. You study
at your own pace. Once ready you then call the school to book your
exam date - either at a regular school exam
night or by appointment during office hours.
Challenge - You are looking just to write the exam. No course
materials will be sent to you. Simply call the school to book an
exam date - either at a regular school exam
night or by appointment during office hours.
FEE $45.00 + GST
- DSC Classroom
FEE $35.00 + GST - DSC Home
Study
FEE $25.00 + GST
- DSC Challenge
CERTIFICATION AWARDED VHF with DSC upgrade Marine
Radio Operator’s Certificate.
SCHEDULE for 2008 - Updated
as of April 17, 2008
Weeknights, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
| DAY |
DATE |
CODE |
LOCATION |
STATUS |
| Tuesday |
January 29, 2008 |
DSC1 |
Britannia YC |
Closed |
| Thursday |
April 17 |
DSC2 |
Britannia YC |
Closed |
| Thursday |
October 23 |
DCS3 |
Britannia YC |
20 of 20 spaces open |
| Tuesday |
January 27, 2009 |
DSC4 |
Britannia YC |
20 of 20 spaces open |
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