Boat Handling Clinics
 

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