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VHF Radio Operator Certificate

The VHF Radio Operator Certificate is a necessary course for anyone who is likely to be using a radio on board a yacht, or anyone undertaking a voyage on open sea.

A full day course from 9am – 5pm.

There is some required pre-course study to undertake prior to this course, such as knowing the phonetic alphabet and the different emergency calls (Mayday, Pan Pan, Securitas). 

This course (or equivalent) is a pre-requisite for the International Bareboat Skipper course.

Course Outline & Important Information

  • This course is mainly a theory course

    • Introduction
    • Basic Radio Theory
    • Subsidiary Equipment
    • Common Radio Terms
    • Regulations/Licensing Requirements
    • VHF Radio Equipment
    • Radio Procedures
    • Emergency Radio Communications
    • EPIRB and SART
    • Exam

    There is an exam that you will be required to pass in order to earn the certificate

  • There is a practical assessment on this course, in which you will action a VHF radio call in a practice scenario. You need to pass the practical assessment to earn the certification. 

  • This course costs $495 per person and  includes:

    • 8 Hour theory day onboard a Sydney By Sail yacht or classroom
    • All necessary equipment to undertake the course 

    There is an additional administration cost of the VHF Radio Operators certificate payable to IYT upon successful completion of all modules. This admin fee is $40 USD at the time of writing but is subject to change without notice and at the sole discretion of International Yacht Training (IYT). 

  • It is important to be prepared for a day of study. It is wise to bring the following: 

    • Sun safety gear
    • Warm jacket/jumper 
    • Water Bottle
    • Lunch (or be prepared to visit one of the eateries nearby)
    • Notepad and pen
    • Non marking shoes (avoid black soled shoes) 
    • Ensuring you have done the pre-requisite study for the course

  • This course is a necessary component of the International Skipper Course. This course is also a part of the International Skipper Package, so why not consider this package to enjoy some economic and operational advantages?

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