MARINE RADIO OPERATORS CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
MROCP
The Northern Territory Marine Act requires that
persons in charge of vessels in NT waters meet prescribed certification
requirements.
The Certificate
The Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency is a pre-requisite
qualification required by the
NT Marine Safety Branch
2nd Floor, Energy House
Cavenagh St Darwin 0800 NT
Phone: 8924 7009
Fax: 8924 7100
for:
- Certificate of Competency as Coxswain
- Master 5/Skipper 3
- Master 4/Skipper 2
The Course
The MROCP course offered at Seafood & Maritime Industries Training
Ltd. is delivered full-time over 2 days. The exam is on the second
day. SMIT is approved by Australian Maritime College (AMC) to conduct
training and invigilate examinations. However, the actual assessment
and issue of certificate is performed by the AMC Australian Maritime
College.
P.O. Box 986
Launceston Tasmania
Australia, 7250
Telephone :
(03) 6335 4711
At the end of the course, a candidate will be required to:
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Demonstrate an ability to use correct radiotelephone operating procedures, in particular those relating to distress, urgency and safety messages; |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the operation and controls of typical marine radio equipment; |
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Demonstrate an understanding of simple maintenance practices required to keep a marine radio installation in good working order, including the repair of minor faults;
and |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the regulations applicable to radiotelephone ship stations. |
The assessment consists of multiple choice answers and written short
answer responses. Conducted by The Australian Maritime College (AMC)
The minimum age for the issue of a MROCP is 16 years.
Radio Handbooks MUST be purchased before course from SMIT front office.
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