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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 given to you during the first night. The first night is spent learning the material. The second night includes a short review and then 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 $65.00 + GST - DSC Classroom
FEE
$55.00 + GST - DSC Home Study
FEE $45.00 + GST - DSC Challenge

CERTIFICATION AWARDED VHF with DSC upgrade Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate.

SCHEDULE for 2010- Updated as of February 5, 2010

Weeknights, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

DAYS DATES CODE LOCATION STATUS
Thurs./Tues. Jan. 14 & 19, 2010 DSC1 Britannia YC Closed
Thurs./Tues. April 8 & 13 DSC2 Britannia YC 8 of 10 spaces open
Wed./Mon. July 14 & 19 DSC3 Britannia YC 10 of 10 spaces open
Thurs./Tues. October 14 & 19

DSC4

Britannia YC 9 of 10 spaces open
Thurs./Tues. Jan. 13 & 16, 2011 DSC5 Britannia YC 10 of 10 spaces open