Marine radio qualifications HD

Are you a boater who uses a VHF marine radio in Australian Territorial Waters (within 12 nautical miles of the coast)? You’re now able to apply for a more appropriate marine radio qualification—the Australian Waters Qualification (AWQ)—which the ACMA recently approved for inclusion in the marine radio class licence. How do I obtain the AWQ? The AWQ is a unit of competency (MARC019) included in the Maritime Training Package, which was approved by the Department of Industry on 27 February 2015. A copy of the syllabus is available at http:// training.gov.au/Training/Details/MARC019 The AWQ is available from any registered training organisation (RTO) that has included it on its scope. Most volunteer marine rescue groups are either an RTO in their own right or have a relationship with an RTO, so they can test boaters for the AWQ and issue a statement of attainment. A list of RTOs who have included the Maritime Training Package on their scope is available from the training.gov website To help you easily learn about correct VHF marine radio procedures and protocols, an online training package has been developed— this series of lessons teaches you the right information in your own time and at your own pace. The package assesses what you’ve learned and advises when you’re ready to sit the actual exam. You can download the AWQ training package at: http://www.anzsbeg.com.au/index.php/safety-equipment/marine-radios/awq-training-package/