Sea Soaring Marine

Skipper's Tickets and Coastal Adventures

Marine Radio Courses

General Course Info

Have you always wanted to know how to use your marine radio properly? Did you know that all VHF radio operators are required to hold an operator’s licence? Or perhaps you are working towards a Coxswain or Masters qualification.

I am a registered Invigilator with the Australian Maritime College, Tasmania and use radios extensively in both my work and leisure pursuits.

I have the teaching background and experience to make a radio course interesting and beneficial for all recreational and commercial boat owners. I will provide you with the practical skills and background knowledge to use your radio with confidence and keep you and your crew safer on the water.

During the course you will use VHF radios, practice a Log On and be part of a Mayday scenario. If you provide me with the model/brand of your own marine radio prior to the course I will customise the content to suit your needs. You may choose to sit the Short Range Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency ( SROCP-VHF only ) or the Long Range Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency ( LROCP-VHF/MF/HF ) exam.

Note: the LROCP is an international license satisfying commercial qualifications for Coxswain and Master Class V.

Course Requirement

The minimum age to sit for the SROCP or LROCP Marine Radio license is 16 years.

Once you have booked in your course, I will email my customised marine radio summary notes for pre reading. These provide an introduction to the course content and are also a very useful resource once the course is finished.

You will need:

  • Course summary notes
  • Passport size photo
  • Snacks, drinks and a willingness to learn

All writing resources and a VHF Marine Radio Handbook are provided on the day.

Course Structure

This is not just a theory based course! I utilise a combination of teaching strategies including powerpoint presentations, phonetic alphabet learning techniques, word association handouts, oral revision exercises, scenarios The course includes the use of marine radios to ensure you not only successfully pass the theory test, but leave feeling confident to use a marine radio in your day to day boating life.

Course duration and location

Both Marine Radio courses are approximately 6 hours duration, which can be conducted during one full day or two half day/evenings, depending on your availability. Courses are conducted at our Gracetown Training room or at Southwest locations for group bookings on request.

Course Price (inc gst)

 
LROCP ( HF/MF/VHF )
$390/pp
Full training course
VHF radio handbook
Exam License Fee
AMC Licence Certificate
Summary Notes
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SROVCP ( VHF )
$390/pp
Full training course
VHF radio handbook
Exam License Fee
AMC Licence Certificate
Summary Notes
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Testimonials

Hi Wayne,

Just a quick note to say many thanks for a really enjoyable and productive day yesterday. We all had a great time and learned a lot. You are a great teacher and made it easy for us to all pass! Much appreciated, stay safe

with love Lucy and family

Lucy Webb-Martin Nov 2020 -

I really enjoyed your class – it was well run and I learnt a few extra things to keep my crew on their toes.

See you in Gracetown or back up here.

Cheers,

Kylie Bartle-The Great Escape Charter Company

Kylie Bartle-The Great Escape Charter Company -

Hi Wayne,

Thanks again for the great learning experience yesterday. You truly are a very passionate and knowledgeable bloke and I’m so glad that I completed my RST with Sea Soaring Marine. Myself, Aimee, Mike, and Big Al all agreed that the experience was priceless and certainly “more than just a skipper’s ticket” as you so rightfully said.

My confidence in skippering a vessel has increased and I can’t wait to get out on the water with my family to enjoy the Blackwood river and Geographe bay in particular.

All the best for your time up north and good luck with your future endeavours. Say hello to Wilson for me and thanks once again for your tuition and good times yesterday.

Cheers,

Jon Arnold ( May 2020 )

Jon Arnold- May 2020 -

Dear Wayne
Thank you for today, we had a great time. You were able to use examples and details to make the learning material not only understandable, but memorable. We are excited about our future family boating experiences and would thoroughly recommend your course.
Regards,

Michael and Carmen - August 2013

Thanks you Wayne for your course last week. I started as someone who had never been on a boat before and left as someone who has the knowledge and skills to confidently drive a boat. Wayne is lovely, helpful, knowledgeable and extremely passionate about safe boating. I would recommend Wayne and Sea Soaring Marine without hesitation, you will not be disappointed. Thanks again Wayne!

Donna Hawkins- Feb 2020 -

Wayne, you were as good as your word and delivered a great programme on Saturday morning with considerable patience in the afternoon. Congratulations on your professionalism-you obviously care about safety on the water and are passionate about what you do in passing on your knowledge.

Thanks and all the best.

Ian Harbutt -

Hi Wayne

Thank you for being very patient with me. I really learnt a lot, surprised myself with the skills at gracetown and feel a lot more confident in practicing with our barcrusher!

Thank you for the photos. You can use my pictures 🙂 you are a great teacher.

Enjoy your trip. Kind regards,

Katie

Katie Koy-March 2017 -

Hello Wayne

Thank you for a wonderful day. The kids and I loved the day. Great thing to do together and your instruction made it not daunting at all. Really appreciate the skipper’s ticket experience you offer.

Kind Regards,

Tash Omodei

Tash Omodei -

Thank you so much Wayne & Viv – what a top day and now with all your invaluable experience, guidance, amazing support & most importantly, awesome training, we feel ready & confident to go boating (safely) ourselves!! We’re very grateful & appreciative. We will definitely be highly recommending your services to others. Thanks again (& for the laughs). Cheers Nic & Stu

Nic and Stu Thomas-Port Hedland April 2017 -

Hi Wayne. I am still a buzz with the info session you rolled out to me today. I cannot believe I remembered so much and am thankful I booked my skippers ticket through your company. I would also like to thank you both for your hospitality today. I will be spreading the word as much as I can.
Kind Regards,

Brendan Miller - August 2014

Hi Wayne
Just wanted to say a big thank you for the great experience yesterday. I have to say I learnt so much more about boating and the ocean than I had imagined. Needless to say I will be recommending your services to friends. Hope to see on the water (in a non emergency way!)
Kind regards,

Andy Bee - February 2014

Getting a skippers ticket with Wayne is great value for money. Could not be a better experience. So much more than ticks in the box for a license.

I can launch and drive a boat yet learned so many new things. He generously shares his 30+ years experience with many best practices for boat ownership and maintenance as well as tips for getting the boat in and out of the water.

You won’t be disappointed!

Robin Moustaka- Jan 2019

Robin Moustaka- Jan 2019 -

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