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Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Certificate Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Certificate

The minimum requirement for commercial operators and users of MF/HF (SSB) radio.

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Home Study
Duration15 weeks
LevelNext Level
QualificationCoastguard Education Certification
Price$160.00
Classroom Study
Duration8 hours
LevelNext Level
QualificationCoastguard Education Certification
Price$240.00

Aim: To learn correct MF/HF (SSB) radio operation. 

Duration: 8 Hours.

Qualification: Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Certificate (MRROC).

Course:

The minimum requirement for commercial operators and users of MF/HF (SSB) radio. Covers routine operation, safety, distress & urgency calling and alarm signals. The assessment includes a written and short oral component with the examiner.

Course Requirements: We welcome all domestic learners.  

A NZ citizen or permanent resident, and an Australian citizen or permanent resident are considered domestic learners. 

We can only accept international learners if:

  • You are employed by a company in New Zealand; and
  • Your work requires you to do the course; and
  • The course is completed within 10 days.

Course Certificates: Learners can expect to receive their certificates up to 4 weeks after they have completed a classroom or home study course with us

If you are interested in this course and would like to enrol, please contact us directly on bookings@boatingeducation.org.nz or call us on 0800 40 80 90.

Special Offer:  MRROC and MSROC combined - only $320 for both homestudy courses or $435 for MRROC classroom combined with MSROC homestudy.  Please contact us by clicking here or call us on 0800 40 80 90 for more information and to enrol in both courses.  (The combo special is not available through the website).

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Timetable of Tutorials

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Venue
Date
Contact
 
 
Courses starting July 2025 (Auckland)
Coastguard Boating Education office - Westhaven Marina
08:30 - 17:00
This course will run for one full day from 8:30am-5:00pm at Coastguard Boating Education at Westhaven Marina, Auckland. Pre-reading links will be sent to you prior to the course. Enrolments for this course close Monday 30 June 2025.
Sat 5th - Sat 5th Jul
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$240.00
8 places left
Courses starting September 2025 (Auckland)
Coastguard Boating Education office - Westhaven Marina
08:30 - 17:00
This course will run for one full day from 8:30am-5.00pm at Coastguard Boating Education at Westhaven Marina, Auckland. A link to pre-readings will be sent to you prior to the course. Enrolments for this course close Monday 1 September 2025.
Sun 7th - Sun 7th Sep
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$240.00
16 places left
Courses starting October 2025 (Auckland)
Outboard Boating Club of Akld
08:30 - 17:00
This course will run for one full day from 8:30am-5pm at Outboard Boating Club, Tamaki Drive, Auckland. Links to pre-reading will be sent to you prior to the course. Enrolments for this course close Monday 20 October 2025.
Sat 25th - Sat 25th Oct
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$240.00
16 places left
Venue
Date
Contact
 
 
Courses starting July 2025 (Upper South Island)
Coastguard Marlborough (Ogilvie-Lee Emergency Operations Centre - Picton)
08:30 - 17:00
This certificate is the minimum requirement for commercial operators and users of MF/HF (SSB) radio. It covers routine operation, safety, distress & urgency calling and alarm signals. This course will run for one full day from 8:30am-5:00pm. Pre-reading links will be sent to you prior to the course. Enrolments for this course close Monday 7 July 2025.
Sat 12th - Sat 12th Jul
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$240.00
11 places left
Venue
Date
Contact
 
 
Courses starting October 2025 (Christchurch / Canterbury)
Coastguard Sumner - Christchurch
08:30 - 17:00
This course will run for one full day from 8.30am-5.00pm at Coastguard Sumner. Links to pre-reading will be sent to you prior to the course. Enrolments for this course close Monday 6 October 2025.
Sat 11th - Sat 11th Oct
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$240.00
10 places left
Coastguard New Zealand cannot enrol international students due to the NZQA and Immigration New Zealand regulations. If you are not sure about your status as an international student, please email us at info@boatingeducation.org.nz

Price: $160.00 (includes assessment fee)
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
Email:
Office: 165 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland

Coastguard can only enrol domestic learners into courses. Domestic learners are those who are NZ citizens, NZ permanent residents and Australian citizens.

International students are not eligible to enrol in our courses.


If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please contact info@boatingeducation.org.nz

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Which course format is right for you?

Online Study

Online Self-Directed Study: We have 3 online courses; Beginning Boating, Day Skipper and Maritime VHF. These courses are designed to be studied online using your own computer and have great content and illustrations, are interactive and easy to navigate.
Home Study: This is a paper based distance learning option which we mail out to you for you to complete at home. This is currently not online. Both options allow you to study at your own pace giving the flexibility to schedule learning around busy lifestyles and commitments. You can also complete the course in blocks and can come back to it on a weekly basis until it is completed.
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Classroom Study

Classroom Courses offer the student the ability to study intensely over a finite period of time (usually a weekend) to complete a boating course. It is a chance to meet up with other like-minded boaties and learn from their experiences. Having an educated teacher with years of boating knowledge enables the student to be taught face-to-face and ask any questions that may come up. 
Virtual Study offers the student the ability to study with a classroom course and tutor but virtually from their own home on their own device. They can interact with the tutor and study at the same pace as the other students in the classroom.
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DISCOUNT CODES

New Member Day Skipper Course $75 discount:
To use your National Coastguard NZ new member discount for $75 off a Day Skipper course, please in put your membership number in the Discount Code field below (e.g. 123456). Do not use CGM in front of the number.  This discount code may not be used in conjunction with any other offer, and can only be redeemed once. 

10% Membership discount:
To use your National Coastguard NZ 10% membership discount on other selected Home Study courses, input "CGM" and your Coastguard membership number (e.g. CGM78091) into the  "Discount Code" field below. This discount code may not be used in conjunction with any other offer. The courses included in this discount offer are: Day Skipper (Not to be used in conjunction with $75 discount), Boatmaster, Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate, Inboard Engine Maintenance, Outboard Engine Maintenance and GPS Operator.


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