mrsswordfisherman Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 MARINE RADIO OPERATORS CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY COURSE OPEN TO ALL FISHRAIDERS DATE AND TIMES: Sat 16th August 2008 8.30am till 5pm Sat 23rd August 2008 10am till 1pm for your EXAM VENUE: KINGSGROVE RSL BROCKLEHURST LANE KINGSGROVE NSW 2208 Ph: 9150 8466 COST: $150 per person This includes your MROCP handbook, your exam fee and your lunch and morning and afternoon tea. This Government approved course is to be delivered by registered OMC invigilators. Mr Bob Foster comes to us with many years of experience as Flotilla Commander with Coast Guard Sydney until his retirement. His offsider will be Mr Harry Parsons who took the helm as Flotilla Commander after Bob. Please add your name here asap. The numbers are limited and we need time to purchase the handbooks from Australian Maritime College in Tasmania. Money will need to be paid to confirm your attendance. Details of this will be posted when participant numbers are clearer. This is an excellent opportunity for fishraider members to gain the skill and knowledge essential for confident and responsible use of a marine radio, including exposure to distress and safety procedures. Don't forget that penalties for operating a VHF radio without a certificate includes fines of up to $165,000 and even imprisonment. Cheers mrsswordfisherman ATTENDEES mrsswordfisherman Bar Up Polynemus_Sheridani Rompa smokinjoe dandas BFB fishfreak austwave peahead Boban daleyboy varos1911 R_Zee double_pluggers brickman and Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar Up Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 mrsswordfisherman. Please count me in. Regards, Bar Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 mrsswordfisherman. Please count me in. Regards, Bar Up Thanks Bar Up - you are added Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelrdoyle@gmail.com Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Don't forget that penalties for operating a VHF radio without a certificate includes fines of up to $165,000 and even imprisonment. Seriously? So I use my VHF radio to sign in to the VMR - and I may get fined? I never knew that! Better start thinking about getting certified - is it something that ever needs to be updated or renewed? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 G'day Mike , Yes , its true , operating a VHF Marine radio without a Certificate of Proficiency is an offence , and the penalties can be very steep!! The good news is , once you have been issued with your certificate , it is yours for life !! I did the course last year , the invigilators are first class , and the course is very comprehensive , covering all facets of Marine Radio work , not just VHF. Having a VHF on board is not enough , you really need to know how to use it effectively , particularly in an emergency . Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonniefisho Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I did the course last year , the invigilators are first class , and the course is very comprehensive , covering all facets of Marine Radio work , not just VHF. Having a VHF on board is not enough , you really need to know how to use it effectively , particularly in an emergency . Ross So do you mean this is the 'better' (if you know what I mean) course, that covers the additional radio. Sorry, not sure I've explained myself properly as I don't exactly know the differences, but theres 2 main courses, one thats just VHF, one that includes something else as well....is this the 'something else' one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Yes , this is the course with all the bells and whistles. The MROCP ( MARINE RADIO OPRATORS CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY) will be the licence issued at the succesful completion of this course . Just to give you an idea of the course contents , here are some of the subjects covered : Radio Propagation Watchkeeping ( RadioTelephony) Maritime Communications , Coast Radio and Limited Coast Stations Power Supplies Marine Radio Communications Equipment Digital Selective Calling EPIRBS Search and Rescue transponders ( SARTs) All of this and a whole lot more !! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandas Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) I'm in !!!! How do we pay? Thanks !! Edited July 2, 2008 by dandas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deek Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Bob and Harry really know their stuff. Deek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynemus_sheridani Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Hi Donna Please put me down for the course. thank you craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Put me down as well please, anyone need a lift from the East? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFB Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I would really like to do the course but on I would need to leave on the first Saturday by 2:30pm. Can this be achieved or should I want for the next course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double pluggers Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 G-day mrsswordfisherman thanks for organising the course please put my name down & let me know about payment details. cheers--jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandas Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Hi guys. Any news on how we can pay for this? Thanks allot Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 Hi guys. Any news on how we can pay for this? Thanks allot Dan Hi Dan As I said in main post - details will be sent to all persons once I get numbers. The venue is organised - even down to what you will eat for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea I will be sending personal messages soon to all candidates with instructions on payment etc. Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickman Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 gary and neil would like to attend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonniefisho Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 gary and neil would like to attend I guess you had better put 'wonniefisho' down as well before its all full. So we can all get our bums into gear, about how many participants is a full course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 I have enough to run this right now and it will be on I know there may be about 10 more coming so get in quick When I send the details for payment - those that have paid will be given first in. Payment will be by electronic transfer to an account. Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleyboy Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 count me in please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 count me in please Thanks added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varos1911 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Im in as well. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 Im in as well. Thanks Added thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 mrsswordfisherman Bar Up Polynemus_Sheridani double pluggers Rompa smokinjoe dandas BFB gary neil wonniefisho daleyboy varos1911 Austwave All those listed above please check your pm. I have sent you some details. Cheers mrsswordfisherman PS Any women going to join me on the course ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austwave Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Hi , If there is room left I would like to get in also if possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Hi , If there is room left I would like to get in also if possible Hi Craig,Donna will send you the details. Cheers Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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