Radio Communications
Marine Radio Courses
Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime Commercial (ROC–MC)
The Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC), is intended for mariners serving on compulsorily-fitted commercial ships within the North American A1 sea areas. It is compliant with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in the 1995 (STCW 95 Regulation IV/2). The material presented in this course covers the scope of the examination for the Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC) for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
Course Code: MARI0019
Course Length: 3 days (24 hours)
Course Hours: May 16/12- 1600 to 2200. May 17 & 18/12 0830 to 1630
Course Fee: $505.00
- Owen Sound May 16 – May 18/12 W-F
ROC-MC Challenge Examination
The ROC-MC Challenge Exam is only available to experienced mariners who hold an ROC-M (Maritime) issued by the Canadian Power Squadron. Participants are supplied the course material in advance. It is recommended that each individual spend at least six hours becoming familiar with the training material. On the day of the workshop, the instructor will deliver a three-hour seminar followed by a one-hour written test and a 15-minute (per participant) practical exam.
Pass mark for the written examination is 70%. Participants who fail to achieve a minimum of 50% on their first attempt of the challenge exam, will not be allowed to rewrite the exam until 30 days have elapsed.
Course Code: MARI0015
Course Length: 1 day (7 hours)
Prerequisite: ROC-M
Course Hours: 0830 to 1630
Course Fee: $285.00
- Owen Sound May 18/12 Fr
GMDSS – General Operator’s Certificate (GOC)
This training course is intended for seafarers who require a Global Maritime, Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) General Operators Certificate in accordance with Section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code. Course content is a combination of theoretical delivery and practical operation of varied communication equipment.
Course Code: MARI0107
Course Length: 10 days (70 hours)
Course Hours: 1230 – 2000
Course Fee:$1,050.00
- Owen Sound Jan 30 – Feb 10/12 M -F only
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