mrsswordfisherman Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Just trying to gauge if any raiders would be interested in the course below. Marine Radio Course 4 evenings of 2 hours or one day (maybe) This course is designed to cover most aspects of the installation and operation of marine radios and echo sounders, together with the Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency syllabus and participants can sit for the examination as well Subjects include: Licensing Call procedures Operator's qualifications Inshore radio service (27 mhz) VHF International Service MF/HF Maritime Mobile Service Marine Antennas Equipment usage Emergency Beacons (EPIRB) Marine Frequencies Engine care & maintenance Distress Calls Digital Selective Calling If enough members would like to do this course then I will arrange it. Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwi Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Yeah sounds good Donna, I would be keen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I would be up for that ( work hours permitting) . Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamerod Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I'm keen. A full day sounds good. Regards Winch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I also would be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arif Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I would be intersted as well (time permitting also) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nargse1 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 keen here. what costs are we looking at and where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfish Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 interested! but whats the cost likely to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 interested! but whats the cost likely to be! I'm ditto to wildfish interested in the cost but I sure hope the teacher talks with a repetitive stutter to educate me in any of those hi tech digital menu things jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Loops Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Definitely interested - one day on a weekend would suit me. Thank you, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achjimmy Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I would be interested (work permitting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inhlanzi Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I would be interested thanks Donna Day for me on a weekend. Cheers inhlanzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reel_success Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 i have looked at doing a similar course run by the coast guard but i didn't want to go out and do a course on 4 weeknights, so i would probably be interested in a one day weekend course. Location could be a problem for a young guy like me. Sounds good though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Hi, I would definately be interested in doing this course as I have just had a VHF radio with DSC installed. Due to work, the one day course would be great. Thanks Glenn Just trying to gauge if any raiders would be interested in the course below. Marine Radio Course 4 evenings of 2 hours or one day (maybe) This course is designed to cover most aspects of the installation and operation of marine radios and echo sounders, together with the Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency syllabus and participants can sit for the examination as well Subjects include: Licensing Call procedures Operator's qualifications Inshore radio service (27 mhz) VHF International Service MF/HF Maritime Mobile Service Marine Antennas Equipment usage Emergency Beacons (EPIRB) Marine Frequencies Engine care & maintenance Distress Calls Digital Selective Calling If enough members would like to do this course then I will arrange it. Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingrod Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 My 10 cents worth Ive been involved with running MROCP type courses before. A number of people we had sit the course were totally confused at some of the Techno Junkie stuff in the radio course. Things like specific gravity of cells, batteries in series/parallel, remembering what frequencies for what range at what time of day etc where just overwheelming for some. Its been a 3-4 years since ive had a close look at the course, but i doubt little has changed. If you have a "helpful" examiner the multiple choice part can be got thru (wink wink) The written part is a little more challanging to remember unless you have been around marine radio for a while and it is a lot to remember all in one day. We all know that there are 2 styles of examiner: - some teach it and give you the paper and want a silent room. - others teach it and allow open questions during the exam time. They may not give you the answers, but will talk to you and prompt & guide & refresh your memory in the right direction. Im of the opinion that the latter is a better system. It allows you to pass, but you also lean andunderstand it better while you answer the questions. Dont let me set a prerequisite for a leaniant examiner though !!!!! Ive heard bad reports on some courses that have been run due to the fact it was too hard. Dont let me put water on the fire here, but if you want to cover radio and basic engine care it will be a very big day ! I reckon a better way is: - a full day course - then home study during the week (some examiners may have trial exam papers they can distribute wink) - then a half day. Consisting of a 2hr refresher Q&A session and then actual exam And im not putting my hand up to help .... sorry ! Rod PS appoligies for the waffle. I just want to see the course sucessful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deek Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I'm interested Cheers Deek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalucius Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 We're interested in that Donna. Depends on where and when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 My 10 cents worth Ive been involved with running MROCP type courses before. A number of people we had sit the course were totally confused at some of the Techno Junkie stuff in the radio course. Things like specific gravity of cells, batteries in series/parallel, remembering what frequencies for what range at what time of day etc where just overwheelming for some. Its been a 3-4 years since ive had a close look at the course, but i doubt little has changed. If you have a "helpful" examiner the multiple choice part can be got thru (wink wink) The written part is a little more challanging to remember unless you have been around marine radio for a while and it is a lot to remember all in one day. We all know that there are 2 styles of examiner: - some teach it and give you the paper and want a silent room. - others teach it and allow open questions during the exam time. They may not give you the answers, but will talk to you and prompt & guide & refresh your memory in the right direction. Im of the opinion that the latter is a better system. It allows you to pass, but you also lean andunderstand it better while you answer the questions. Dont let me set a prerequisite for a leaniant examiner though !!!!! Ive heard bad reports on some courses that have been run due to the fact it was too hard. Dont let me put water on the fire here, but if you want to cover radio and basic engine care it will be a very big day ! I reckon a better way is: - a full day course - then home study during the week (some examiners may have trial exam papers they can distribute wink) - then a half day. Consisting of a 2hr refresher Q&A session and then actual exam And im not putting my hand up to help .... sorry ! Rod PS appoligies for the waffle. I just want to see the course sucessful Thanks fishingrod for your comments. Indeed there are many things to consider when taking a course. I am presently negotiating with some persons and invigilators that conduct the course. The course offered to fishraiders would be tailored to our members. It may be possible to offer an accredited course with exam or an informational course that gives a certificate of attendance with no exam. Lots of people attend courses just for the info and do not do an exam. When I have all the details I will be posting them here for members to decide. I am a Nurse Educator in my real life (amongst other things ) and will do my best to make sure that the course offered is appropriate and meets the needs of all that attend. Standby for info Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 im up for this course as well as long its a one dayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Zee Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 i'll do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky. Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I'd be interested, pending further info and suitability. cheers Hooky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I am interested as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Definately interested in a 1 day course with the exam so to gain the MROCP certificate. Just trying to gauge if any raiders would be interested in the course below. Marine Radio Course 4 evenings of 2 hours or one day (maybe) This course is designed to cover most aspects of the installation and operation of marine radios and echo sounders, together with the Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency syllabus and participants can sit for the examination as well Subjects include: Licensing Call procedures Operator's qualifications Inshore radio service (27 mhz) VHF International Service MF/HF Maritime Mobile Service Marine Antennas Equipment usage Emergency Beacons (EPIRB) Marine Frequencies Engine care & maintenance Distress Calls Digital Selective Calling If enough members would like to do this course then I will arrange it. Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Edge Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Sounds good to me, full day would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolan Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Yes please Stumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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