This year it is a requirement for the L2H the two crew hold a certificate in ‘Short-range Operators Certificate of Proficiency in Radio Telephony’ (SROCP). or better. The Club has spoken to operators at both Tas Maritime and Tamar Sea Rescue (TSR), the advice is to go to the AMC website and find the practice questions and go through them until you are comfortable with the answers. There is a handbook at the same page on the website which can be viewed but not downloaded. https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions.

The Club has arranged for Eddie Pridmore, at TSR, who is an approved invigilator, for the exam with the target date/time for the exam AM Saturday 21st of November. Cost is $100, the vast majority of which is the AMC fee and include a donation to TSR for their support.

The SROCP qualification allows the operator to operate the VHF marine radiotelephony equipment only. The examination consists of a 25 multi-choice question paper (duration 30 minutes with a 70% pass mark) and a practical component. The practical component may be conducted by either the invigilator or another person nominated by the invigilator.

Please contact AS Equipment Auditor Tim White 0422 041 820 tim@beeskneeshygiene.net.au or VC Barrie McIndoe 0417 568 946 vice-comm@pdyc.org.au for bookings.

Advice on the SROCP from the AMC web page

Applicants for the Short Range Certificate of Proficiency will be required to:

Demonstrate a practical knowledge of GMDSS sub-systems and equipment which is appropriate to vessels operating in Australian waters on which a radio installation is not compulsory under international agreements. Specifically, VHF radio telephony equipment with digital selective calling (DSC) facilities, and emergency position indicating radio beacons of the 406 MHz and 121.5/243 type.

Demonstrate an ability to use VHF radio telephony and digital selective calling (DSC) operating procedures, particularly those relating to distress, urgency and safety.

Demonstrate an understanding of simple maintenance practices required to keep the marine radio equipment specified in (1) in good working order, including the repair of minor faults.

Demonstrate an understanding of the regulations applicable to ship stations equipped with VHF radio telephony and digital selective calling facilities.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Australian marine search and rescue system.

Demonstrate a practical knowledge of marine radio operations and equipment.