VHF-ROC(M) + DSC
Does everyone on board know how to call for help?
If you have a VHF radio on board your boat, you need your VHF-ROC(M) certificate to operate it – IT’S THE LAW! VHF marine radios are popular with boaters because they save lives and are easy to use!
Learn how to communicate and handle emergencies on a VHF marine radio.
PREREQUISITE: None
This short course will cover all aspects of radio operation including the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, and how to use Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS).
The ROC(M) license is a Canadian Federal government-issued card that allows you to operate a marine VHF radio. Examination takes place in 2 parts: (a) 60 multiple choice questions and (b) 2 short oral questions.
CERTIFICATION AWARDED: VHF (ROC-M) + DSC
Learning Options
Course materials are provided in advance so you can come prepared.
We offer both in-person and Zoom (online) classroom options in flexible formats to fit your schedule:
Options:
• 1-day in-person classroom course
Complete everything you need to earn your certification in a single day.
• 3-evening in-person or Zoom course
The course is delivered over two evenings, with a review followed by the written exam on the third evening. A brief oral component is scheduled separately within the same week for Zoom classes.
Fee: $195.00 + HST – View Schedule!
Material are sent out to you. You study at your own pace. When you are ready contact Advantage Boating to book a time/date to write your exam in person. Exam can also be done online via Zoom on one of our pre-scheduled evenings: VHF Exam schedule link.
Fee: $195.00 + HST – Register Today!
You are looking just to write the exam. No course materials will be sent to you. Simply contact Advantage Boating to book a time/date to write your exam in Ottawa during our business hours.
Fee: 165.00 + HST – Register Today!
