RTO411 General Radiotelegraph Operator’s Certificate (GRTOC)

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Course code

RTO411A1
Locations and dates
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Length

2.5 days
Credits

2

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with the ability to operate MF/HF and VHF radio telephone equipment on a ship licensed to operate out to off shore limits of New Zealand. To develop the knowledge and skills necessary including the use of a radio telephone and other equipment as maybe found on a non GMDSS ship for Distress and Routine communications purposes.

Course Content

Topic 1: Radio regulatory provisions
Topic 2 : Radio communication procedures
Topic 3: Knowledge of elementary principles
Topic 4: Practical operation of equipment

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Compile Distress, Urgency, Safety and routine messages for transmission by radio telephone equipment as used on non-GMDSS equipped vessels.
Apply knowledge of the radio regulations, including radio watch-keeping frequencies as they apply to non-GMDSS vessels.
Competently Operate/ Use:
- MF/HF radio telephone (SSB radio telephone)
- VHF radio telephone
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
- Automatic Identification System (AIS)
- Radio publications for obtaining relevant radio information
Have knowledge of other equipment that may be used on non-GMDSS vessels, including radio Telex (NBDP), INMARSAT C and radar SARTs.
Demonstrate knowledge and basic understanding of:
- Radio wave propagation
- Radio aerials including hazards
- Modes of voice emissions
- Radio station identification
- Power supplies including batteries and charging systems including hazards