Boat Licence Course Structure

The cost for the Practical General Boat Licence course conducted over approx. a 5 hour session with final exam at RMS is $295.00.

for bookings of more than 1 person the costs are as follows:

• 2 persons - $285.00 each (save $10.00 each)
• 3 persons - $275.00 each (Save $20.00 each)
• 4 persons - $265.00 each (Save $30.00 each)
• 5 or more persons - $255.00 each (Save $40.00 each)

"The Knowledge and skills I have learned opened my eyes to a new side of the boating industry."
Meghan R.

"Excellent Course, concise trainers and a great atmosphere to train in."
Jeremiah W.

"This is the most impressive experience I've had in training, development and leisure in the past 10 years as a professional."
Steve N.

"I would like to thank Peter for his professionalism, skills and willingness to listen. I think I will make a great GPH."
John W.

"The course was run very professionally with instructors willing to help and answer questions. Reference material was also very good."
Scott C.

"I thought the course was quite well set out and things weren't left to the last minute. I enjoyed doing everythng "Hands On" so don't change anything in the course. I feel very qualified to work on any commercial vessel now!"
Guy M.

Hi Peter and Derek,
"Thank you so much for a great opportunity to join the GPH course and your great support throughout the course. I was very impressed how professional you are and as Derek told me, you are a really good teacher. Thanks again to both of you. Looking forward to experiencing my new knowledge in the real workplace"
Best regards, Yuko

Hi Peter and Derek
"Im really really happy with my results. The program you have going is absolutely brilliant and the way you conduct the course is very professional, and the time you spend with learning and revision was a very big help. Thanks again and hope to see you guys in the near future"
Darren T.

Good Morning Peter,
I am very pleased to say that I passed my Coxswain exams 1st go and I am extremely happy.
Thank you very much also for your contribution with your assessment marking and clear answer responses - it helped a lot and it was much appreciated
I will be recommending All Hands on Deck Maritime Training to any of my colleagues that decide to follow me in Coxswain studies."
Kind regards, Mike R.

Obtaining a VHF Marine Radio Certificate

The NSW Maritime Boating Regulations require that a vessel must have a marine radio on board when proceeding more than 2 nautical miles from the coast. As any responsible boat operator will already know Mobile phones are an unreliable means of communications and are not recommended by regulatory authorities. Therefore is it critical from a boat safety perspective to have a marine radio on board during all boating activies whether in enclosed or open waters.

There are 2 types of radios in common use by recreational boaters:
27MHz Marine Band CB

• No licence required however has the following limitations:
• Low range
• Subject to interference from engine background noise or weather conditions
• Usually only carried by recreational boats so if a commercial vessel is nearby to assist you they will not be aware of your predicament as you will not be able to make contact with them by radio

VHF Marine Radio

• A Marine Radio Licence is required to operate this radio
• The licence ensures that all radio operators are familiar with radio frequencies and channels and the correct emergency and routine calling and tranmission procedures
• Is the preferred radio to be carried in all inshore and coastal waters
• Current VHF radios incorporate Digital Selective Calling (DSC) allowing for emergency and routine contact to be made through alert sounds rather than voice.
• This type of radio is carried by a wider range of boaters both recreational and commercial
• Has a greater range than 27MHz

There are essentially 2 types of certificates that are issued by the Office of Maritime Communications (The regulatory authority):

• The Long Range Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) (previously MROCP) incorporates knowledge of both Medium Frequency/High Frequency (MF/HF) Radios, which are designed for long range transmission, and VHF radios and

• The Short Range Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency known as SROCP (previously MROVCP) which is designed for those who are only carrying and/or operating a Very High Frequency (VHF) (Short Range) radio. Basically if you intend travelling more than 40 miles from the coast, or applying for a commercial qualification such as a Coxswain or Master V, you should obtain the Long Range Marine Radio certificate known as LROCP (previously MROCP). If you are operating in the harbours and bays or staying near the coast then an SROCP Certificate will be sufficient.

Regardless of which certificate you wish to apply for if you are a Boat Owner and you wish to upgrade your MF/HF or VHF Radio to a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Radio, which is the perferred type of radio to carry, you will not be able to register the radio and obtain a Marine Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number for the radio unless you obtain your Marine Radio Certificate first.

The level of knowledge required to pass the exam includes the following subjects:

• Knowledge of MF/HF and VHF marine radios
• Identify the difference between Ship Stations, Coast Radio Stations and Limited Coast Stations
• Understand and use the 'Phonetic Alphabet'
• Use correct operating procedures and channels when operating a marine radio
• Understand Distress, Urgency and Safety Communications
• Understand Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Communications
• Understand the use of 406 MHz EPIRBS
• Understand the use of SART's
• Understand Search and Rescue in Australia
• Identify the different types of radio equipment, their application and limitations
• Identify the components of a marine radio and the care and maintenance required with radio equipment and power sources

For more marine Radio Licence informtion please go to our webise at www.marineradiolicence.com.au

Free Information Request

If you would like to receive free information regarding obtaining a NSW Maritime General Boat Licence and/or Jetski (PWC) Licence, or a VHF Marine Radio Certificate please click on the link below: