{"product_id":"srocp-marine-radio-course-short-range-operator-certificate-of-proficiency","title":"SROCP Marine Radio Course (Short Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eSROCP Marine Radio Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eTailored for Surf Ski Paddlers 📻🌊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"285\" data-start=\"86\"\u003eIf you paddle a surf ski or kayak — whether in the harbour, ocean, or downwind — a \u003cspan data-end=\"189\" data-start=\"160\"\u003eVHF handheld marine radio\u003c\/span\u003e can be the difference between getting help fast… or watching a manageable situation escalate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"287\"\u003eIt’s not enough to clip a radio onto your PFD. \u003cspan data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"338\"\u003eYou need to know how to use it properly, under pressure, in real paddling scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"650\" data-start=\"428\"\u003eBecause marine radio protocols are internationally regulated, \u003cspan data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"490\"\u003eAustralian law requires anyone operating a VHF marine radio to hold a Certificate of Proficiency\u003c\/span\u003e. This is a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"602\"\u003emust-have\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if you carry and use a marine radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"652\"\u003eWhat makes this SROCP different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"688\"\u003eThis SHSC SROCP course is delivered by \u003cspan data-end=\"795\" data-start=\"727\"\u003eSHSC surf ski Coaches\/Invigilators Nadine Reynolds and Dave Neal\u003c\/span\u003e, authorised by the \u003cspan data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"815\"\u003eOffice of Maritime Communications (for ACMA)\u003c\/span\u003e to train and supervise the \u003cspan data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eSROCP exam and practical assessment\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"933\"\u003eYou’ll learn everything required by the regulator — \u003cspan data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"985\"\u003ebut taught specifically for surf ski paddling\u003c\/span\u003e, which is very different to using a radio on a motor vessel.\u003cbr data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003e(And yes — the certification covers short range marine radios generally, not just handhelds.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003eCourse details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1230\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003e📅 Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wednesday 27th May\u003cbr data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003e🕡 Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6:30pm – 9:30pm (3 hours)\u003cbr data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"1290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e📍 Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBA, Eastern Suburbs\u003cbr data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1368\"\u003e💰 Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $260 (includes handbook, presentation, practical component, exam fee + licence — if you pass)\u003cbr data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1477\"\u003e👥 Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 paddlers maximum (limited spots)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003eNB: Final registration date is Sunday 17th May (if not sold out prior) - cancellations after 17th May will incur a $164 cancellation fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003eAny paddler who wants to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1648\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003ecommunicate clearly with fellow paddlers\/coaches on the water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1648\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1648\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003ecall for help confidently in an emergency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003eunderstand the local search \u0026amp; rescue response (who responds, how, and how quickly)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1784\"\u003estay compliant with Australian law when using a VHF marine radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1857\"\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2495\" data-start=\"1878\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1878\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1880\"\u003eMarine VHF basics: range, limitations, and how it behaves on the water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"1953\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003eRadio equipment fundamentals: key parts, switches, power supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2087\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2087\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003e\u003cspan data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003eTips + best practice for using a VHF radio on a surf ski\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2112\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2112\" data-start=\"2090\"\u003eVHF marine repeaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2147\" data-start=\"2113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2147\" data-start=\"2115\"\u003eOperating + calling procedures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2260\" data-start=\"2148\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2260\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003eRoutine calls and emergency messaging: \u003cspan data-end=\"2220\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003eMayday \/ Pan Pan \/ Securité\u003c\/span\u003e (what they mean and when to use them)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2261\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2263\"\u003e\u003cspan data-end=\"2298\" data-start=\"2263\"\u003eDigital Selective Calling (DSC)\u003c\/span\u003e — how it works and why it’s a game changer \u003cem data-end=\"2360\" data-start=\"2342\"\u003e(SROCP required)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2382\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2382\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003eEPIRBs and PLBs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2424\" data-start=\"2383\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2424\" data-start=\"2385\"\u003eAIS (Automatic Identification System)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2495\" data-start=\"2425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2495\" data-start=\"2427\"\u003eSearch \u0026amp; Rescue in Australia: what happens after you call for help\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2500\" data-start=\"2497\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2530\" data-start=\"2502\"\u003eAssessment (on the night)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2581\" data-start=\"2531\"\u003eYou’ll complete both in front of the Invigilators:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"2729\" data-start=\"2582\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2678\" data-start=\"2582\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2678\" data-start=\"2585\"\u003e\u003cspan data-end=\"2617\" data-start=\"2585\"\u003eWritten multiple choice exam\u003c\/span\u003e (closed book, 25 questions, 30 minutes, \u003cspan data-end=\"2675\" data-start=\"2658\"\u003e70% pass mark\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2729\" data-start=\"2679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2729\" data-start=\"2682\"\u003e\u003cspan data-end=\"2717\" data-start=\"2682\"\u003ePractical observation checklist\u003c\/span\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2852\" data-start=\"2730\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2763\" data-start=\"2730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2763\" data-start=\"2732\"\u003elogging on with Marine Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2788\" data-start=\"2764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2788\" data-start=\"2766\"\u003emaking a Mayday call\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2791\"\u003eactivating a DSC alert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2852\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2852\" data-start=\"2818\"\u003esetting the radio for dual watch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2857\" data-start=\"2854\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2887\" data-start=\"2859\"\u003ePrerequisites (important)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2907\" data-start=\"2888\"\u003eTo enrol, you must:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3149\" data-start=\"2908\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2972\" data-start=\"2908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2972\" data-start=\"2910\"\u003ebe confident you can score \u003cspan data-end=\"2945\" data-start=\"2937\"\u003e70%+\u003c\/span\u003e in the online trial exam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3039\" data-start=\"2973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3039\" data-start=\"2975\"\u003ebe able to perform all activities on the observation checklist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3100\" data-start=\"3040\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3100\" data-start=\"3042\"\u003eregister \u003cspan data-end=\"3082\" data-start=\"3051\"\u003eno later than 7 days before\u003c\/span\u003e the course date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3149\" data-start=\"3101\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3149\" data-start=\"3103\"\u003ebring \u003cspan data-end=\"3121\" data-start=\"3109\"\u003ephoto ID\u003c\/span\u003e (driver’s licence\/passport)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3276\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3174\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003ePractice questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3177\" data-start=\"3174\"\u003eUse the online revision questions here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/academic.amc.edu.au\/~omc\/RevisionQuestionSROCP.html\" class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" data-end=\"3276\" data-start=\"3217\"\u003ehttps:\/\/academic.amc.edu.au\/~omc\/RevisionQuestionSROCP.html\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3459\" data-start=\"3278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3292\" data-start=\"3278\"\u003eRadio tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you own (or can borrow) a handheld VHF, bring it along. If you’re planning to buy one, please text \u003cspan data-end=\"3415\" data-start=\"3391\"\u003eNadine (0434 536 690) or Dave (0433 178 123)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-end=\"3415\" data-start=\"3391\"\u003e first\u003c\/span\u003e so you choose the correct model for paddling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3464\" data-start=\"3461\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3489\" data-start=\"3466\"\u003ePlease enrol early ✅\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3730\" data-start=\"3490\"\u003eEarly enrolment gives you time to prepare properly for both the exam and practical assessment. Once you book, \u003cspan data-end=\"3692\" data-start=\"3600\"\u003eNadine and\/or Dave will contact you to organise your Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook\u003c\/span\u003e so you can get started straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3776\" data-start=\"3732\"\u003e\u003cspan data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3776\" data-start=\"3732\"\u003eLimited spots — secure your place early.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Harbour Surf Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48883614220517,"sku":null,"price":162.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9511\/1909\/files\/SROCPMarineRadioCourse-Sydney.png?v=1775709919","url":"https:\/\/sydneyharboursurfclubshop.com\/en-de\/products\/srocp-marine-radio-course-short-range-operator-certificate-of-proficiency","provider":"Sydney Harbour Surf Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}