Aim: To obtain a working knowledge in the use of a marine VHF radio and an EPIRB.
Duration: 30 (notional) hours of learning which includes all planned learning activities, including revision and assessment, which lead toward the achievement of the learning outcomes.
Qualifications: Maritime VHF Operator’s Certificate (MVOC) and NZQA Unit Standard 19491.
Note: As this course is registered on the NZQA Framework, it will expedite the recording of your results if you enter your National Student Number (NSN) when making a booking. Information on your NSN can be found here.
Under the Radiocommunications Act 1989, it is a legal requirement that anyone wishing to operate a marine VHF radio holds an appropriate operator’s certificate. For operators of marine VHF radios, the minimum legal operator certification is the Maritime VHF Operator’s Certificate (MVOC).
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This course, which aligns with the syllabus specified by Radio Spectrum Management, covers the general features and functions of a marine VHF radio, procedures and operating techniques for routine calling, correct distress and urgency and safety procedures, pro-words and the phonetic alphabet, trip reports, weather services, EPIRBS and more.
In this MVOC course you will learn how to use a marine VHF radio correctly and with confidence: a must in any emergency. And don't forget that marine VHF radios can be used for receiving weather forecasts, safety information, communicating between boats, or communicating boat to shore.
Note: This course does not include the use of SSB radio. If you are travelling outside New Zealand waters please complete the Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate course or the Maritime Short Range Operator's Certificate course (Europe) instead.