Boat-Enthusiast, did you know it is a legal requirement that operators of VHF marine radios need to be qualified?
Therefore, we are putting on a VHF Marine Radio Licence Certificate Course on for you.The New AWQ VHF Marine Radio Licence Certificate Course is a streamlined hands on course designed for recreational boaters in Australian Territorial Waters and will be run by Peninsula Boat Training.Why do I need a qualification at all?
A marine radio can save lives, so it’s important that:
you know the correct channels to use, and how and when to use them
you know distress and safety procedures, including how to access search and rescue facilities
you know how to respond to an emergency call
your messages are understood and others know how to respond
you know what DSC is and the benefits of connecting a GPS to your radio
you know when and how to operate an EPIRB in a distress situation
In an emergency, knowledge of distress and safety procedures helps everyone involved in the rescue.
Your Licence will allow you to access DSC – the red button – and AIS by allowing you to apply for a MMSI number
Marine radio communications can also provide a variety of services to small vessels, including weather and navigational information.
So, the more you know about how to operate a marine radio, the more benefit you’ll get from yours.
What to bring :
Drivers licence and Medicare care
Your USI Unique Student Identity (www.usi.gov.au)
