The BMYS Boating Committee are running a VHF Marine Radio Licence Course. Register now to learn about VHF Radios and gain your Marine Radio Certificate of Proficiency. (Licence).
Did you know you must be qualified to operate a VHF radio? An operator is any person who maintains or uses a VHF radio. Using includes receiving and transmitting messages as well as monitoring for navigational warnings and weather forecasts.
The two courses being offered by the club are:
- Australia Waters Qualification: (AWQ) $175.00 - Ideal for casual boaters who remain within 12 nautical miles of the coast. This will not cover you if you fish areas such as the Horseshoe off Portland, the oil rigs off Gippsland or the shelf at Bermagui.
- Short Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) $275.00 - Internationally recognised and covers you worldwide.
The courses will be run concurrently in the downstairs bar at BMYS from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 15th, 2025.
The course involves an introduction to VHF and how it works, the radios including correct operation and maintenance, followed by a written and practical exam using the radios.
Please contact the Boating Committee if you have any queries or would like further information.
Bookings and payments are to be via the BMYS website. Bookings close on the 1st February, 2025. Numbers are strictly limited.
NOTE: Add required tickets BEFORE continuing to payments. Examples below.
Most people will book one of the two courses. You can book multiple places in either course.
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