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Course code
RTO411A1
Locations and dates
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Length
2.5 days
Credits
2
Course aim
The aim of this course is to provide students with the ability to operate MF/HF and VHF radio telephone equipment on a ship licensed to operate out to off shore limits of New Zealand. To develop the knowledge and skills necessary including the use of a radio telephone and other equipment as maybe found on a non GMDSS ship for Distress and Routine communications purposes.
Course Content
Topic 1: Radio regulatory provisions
Topic 2 : Radio communication procedures
Topic 3: Knowledge of elementary principles
Topic 4: Practical operation of equipment
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Compile Distress, Urgency, Safety and routine messages for transmission by radio telephone equipment as used on non-GMDSS equipped vessels.
Apply knowledge of the radio regulations, including radio watch-keeping frequencies as they apply to non-GMDSS vessels.
Competently Operate/ Use: - MF/HF radio telephone (SSB radio telephone) - VHF radio telephone - Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB) - Automatic Identification System (AIS) - Radio publications for obtaining relevant radio information
Have knowledge of other equipment that may be used on non-GMDSS vessels, including radio Telex (NBDP), INMARSAT C and radar SARTs.
Demonstrate knowledge and basic understanding of: - Radio wave propagation - Radio aerials including hazards - Modes of voice emissions - Radio station identification - Power supplies including batteries and charging systems including hazards
