Introduction
On Completion of this units students should have the skills and knowledge to use the ships long range radio equipment and have an understanding to perform simple maintenance routines to keep the equipment in good state of repair. Understand the operating procedures in times of distress and emergency while having the basic knowledge of the Australian Search and rescue system.
Summary
| Unit name | Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency |
| Unit code | JVD184 |
| Credit points | 3.25 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
| Coordinator | Mr Ian Gabites |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Operate VHF and HF radio equipment to transmit and receive messages
- Maintain and Fault Find Radio Equipment
- Access Search and Rescue Facilities
- Deploy and Operate EPIRB, SAR and AIS-SART
- Operate MOB Device as a Locating Device in an Emergency.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lecture |
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| Assessment | Conducting operational checks and basic fault finding of equipment (20%)|Final Practical Assessment (20%)|Operate VHF & HF equipment to transmit and receive messages (20%)|Radio Log (20%)|Written Assessment (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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