Marine Radio Licence
All marine radio users, except those operating 27MHz maritime radio stations, must be qualified. A Certificate of Proficiency or Statement of Attainment shows that the holder has the skill to operate certain types of radios.
A person operating a VHF marine radio without holding an appropriate qualification or being under the supervision of an appropriately qualified person, may be breaching the Radiocommunications Act. Penalties include significant fines and imprisonment.
VHF Radio (SROCP)
This licence can be achieved by simply studying the AMC VHF handbook online or by purchasing a hard copy of the workbook from us. On completion of the self study, it is recommended that students sit a practice quiz online through ACMA.
Once ready, simply book an assessment session which includes a 30 minute refresher session and a 25 question multi choice exam at our office in Gold Coast City Marina. On completion of the exam, your exam is mailed to ACMA and your results will be mailed.
Costs for this licence are $150. This includes $83 payed to the University of Tasmania to manage your exam + $67 to cover assessment and postage costs.
MF/HF and VHF Radio Licence (LROCP)
This licence can be achieved by studying the AMC Marine Radio Operators handbook online or by purchasing a hard copy of the workbook from us. It is more comprehensive than the VHF Licence and is the required qualification for coxwains and above. On completion of the self study, it is recommended that students sit a practice quiz online through ACMA.
Once ready, simply book an assessment session which includes a 60 minute refresher session and a 25 question multi choice exam at our office in Gold Coast City Marina. On completion of the exam, your exam is mailed to ACMA and your results will be mailed.
Costs for this licence are $170. This includes $83 payed to the University of Tasmania to manage your exam + $87 to cover assessment and postage costs.
Getting your VHF Licence
Step 1.
Click on the link to view the Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook. Simply study this guide to build your knowledge. If you would prefer to purchase a copy of the VHF handbook, email your details using the link below.
Click here for hardcopy of VHF Handbook
Step 2.
Complete the online quiz to ensure your ready to sit your exam.
Step 3 - Course Booking
Book for an assessment at our training room in Gold Coast City Marina. This assessment involves a 30 minute refresher session and invigilation of 25 multi choice questions. We typically run assessments every Wednesday night from 6pm. Other times are available on request.
MH/HF/VHF Licence
To complete your LROCP, the Marine Radio Operators handbook can be viewed here.
