Sindbad School of Sailing
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VHF
VHF Marine - Restricted Operator's Certificate (MARITIME) - ROC(M)
.VHF - Marine ROC(M) with DSC Endorsement - Maritime Radio Is a must for boaters who want to operate a radio. In Canada anyone who uses a VHF radio is required by law to be certified in order to use a VHF or other marine radio transmitter. VHF Operators must follow the procedures described in the VHF Radiotelephone Practices and Procedures Regulations. Currently, all Marine VHF radio operators are required to have a Restricted Operator's Certificate (ROC) with maritime qualifications issued by an accredited agency under the authority of Industry Canada - Spectrum Management, a department of the Government of Canada.
The VHF radio is your lifeline in an emergency or distress situation and certain protocol must be followed.
In order to obtain a Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) one must successfully complete a VHF - Restricted Operator's Certificate Maritime ROC(M) course including the new Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS), Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Endorsement with the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) System. Our CPS/Industry Canada Recognized instructor/Examiner will provide instruction. Successful completion of this course certifies you for VHF Maritime, MF and SSB Radio.
The DVD that accompanies this course includes a simulator allowing practice using DSC on your home PC or computer as well as practice questions for each chapter and practice exams. It can be played in a CD player to learn the protocol for the Verbal Radio portion and assists with preparation for the exam.
Course Venue
Seba Beach Lake Wabamun - Edmonton Yacht Club
Next Course at Sindbad School of Sailing
By appointment only
Please call 780-953-5174
Course Fee with instruction:
$120.00
Includes Workbook, CD, Instruction, Exam, Card & Temporary Certificate until Card Is Received from Industry Canada.
Exam
There will be a multiple choice written and a verbal exam. A grade of 70% is required to pass this course.
ROC(M) Upgrade - DSC Endorsement Only
For those who have already obtained their ROC(M) and wish to upgrade their endorsement which includes the new GMDSS DSC standards. The course fee for upgrades only is $75.00 and includes the Workbook & DVD, Exam and Card. You are only required to attend for Module 2 and the Review & Exam. You will only be required to write a 25 question exam on Module 2. However we invite you to attend the entire course as a review of previously learned materials. Please provide your original certificate at the time of registration.
Register Early so class sizes can be determined
Once you have registered your course workbook & dvd will be provided upon arrival at the course venue unless you have made arrangements to pick up prior to course start date or have this sent to you in advance.
If you are interested in this certification, please call Paul Kantor @780-953-5174
Course Details
Module
Maritime Mobile Service
Regulations
Procedures
Use of Marine Radio
Radio Operation, Word Spelling (Phonetic Alphabet), etc.
Procedural Words and Phrases
Time
Calling Procedure
Simplex and Duplex Operation
Choice of Frequencies
Control of Communication
Priorities
Distress Communications
Priority
Frequencies to be used
Distress Signal
Distress Call
Distress Message - examples
Acknowledging and Relaying a Distress Message
Control of Distress Traffic
Imposition of Silence
Cancellation of Distress
Urgency Communications
Priority
Frequencies to be Used
Urgency Signal
Urgency Message
Cancellation of Urgency
Safety Communications
Priority
Safety Signal
Procedures
Distress Simulations
Distress Call and Message
Acknowledgement of Mayday by CG Radio
Distress Relay
Acknowledgement/Assist by other station
Distress Traffic
Impose Silence by Controlling Station
Impose Silence by Another Station
Distress Traffic on Scene
Cancellation of Distress by Controlling Station
Homework Study
Distress Call and Message from a Ship
Acknowledgement by Another Ship
Distress Traffic
Imposition of Silence
Cancellation of Distress
Distress Call and Message
Relay by Another Vessel
Additional Information
Alarm Signals
Radiotelephone Alarm Signal
Navigational Warning Signal
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
Emergency Position Indicating Buoy (EPIB)
General Electronic Information
Alternative Radio Services
Module 2: Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Traditional System
Regulations
Procedures
Shortcomings
Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
System Overview
GMDSS Basic Concept
GMDSS Regulations and Application
Equipment Requirements
Sea Areas
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) Number
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Radios
GMDSS Primary Component
Classes of DSC Radios
DSC Functions
DSC Procedures
Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs)
EPIRBs
COSPAS-SARSAT Satellite System
Other GMDSS Equipment
MF DSC Radios
Portable VHF Radios
NAVTEX Receivers
Search and Rescue Transponders (SARTs)
DSC Practical Exercises