Marine Radio Licence – SROCP

Marine Radio Licence Overview:

A Short Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) gives you the qualifications to operate a VHF radio in Australia. This Qualification is essential for boat users going 2 nautical miles out to sea. It is mandatory to have a Marine Radio on board your vessel when travelling 2nm out to sea. It is also mandatory to have a SROCP licence to operate the radio.

Certification:

Short Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency gives you the qualification to operate a VHF radio in Australia. This is an online course where you can do the theory at your own pace and in your own time. We recommend you give at least 4 hours to complete the theory component. Once you complete the online component, you can join one of our marine radio licence courses online to complete your practical component/observation for your SROCP.

The online practical is conducted via zoom. If the available sessions are not suitable for you, we are flexible to book a time for you that works. That could be during the day, before/after business hours and even on weekends. When you finish your online learning, you will be given instructions on how to access your online observation with your instructor through the learning portal.

Learning Outcomes:

The online component will cover the following subjects:

• Marine Radio uses and communications
• VHF equipment and how to communicate at sea
• VHF repeater channels and shore stations
• Distress, urgency and safety calling
• Using DSC systems on a radio
• Power supplies and Watts on a radio
• And much more!

The practical component will ensure you are competent in making a call and using a VHF radio effectively. You will also have access to a VHF radio simulation to ensure you are competent and confident in using the radio.

We have an exceptional method of teaching and industry leading content to ensure everyone is able to pass this course with ease. After all, it is our motto! Complete this course in one day with EZ Boating, its e-sea!

You can read more information about Marine Radio licences on the ACMA website here.