Boating Education Courses - Marine VHF Radio

Marine VHF Radio

The minimum requirement for all users of Marine VHF Radio.

Aim: To learn correct Marine VHF Radio operation.
Duration: 6 Hours.
Qualification: Marine VHF Radio Operators Qualification.  Unit Standard 19492 available.

Modules:

1. Routine Operation

  • Common features & functions
  • Pro-words & phonetic alphabet
  • Call signs & channel allocation

2. Safety

  • Trip reports
  • Weather information
  • Securite

3. Distress & Urgency

  • "Mayday" & "Pan" calls
  • EPIRB and SAR


Marine VHF Radio Tutorials

Learn from an experienced tutor at one of the many education centres throughout the country.

Price: Tutorial fees are variable throughout the country. Please obtain a quote from the venue of your choice.
Timetable: Please see the timetable below for details.

Marine Radio Call Signs (NZ waters only)

A Marine Radio Call Sign is a unique identification code for your boat. It is registered on the National Search and Rescue database, and provides instant information about your vessel to help SAR personnel find you faster.

Cost: $30
Credit Card: To charge the $30 fee to your Visa or MasterCard, phone 0800 40 80 90 or download the application from www.cbes.org.nz.
Cheque: To pay the $30 fee by cheque, phone 0800 40 80 90 or download the application from www.cbes.org.nz.

Why it is important to use a Marine VHF Radio:

  1. To communicate distress immediately.
  2. Continuous contact with search and rescue nationwide.
  3. To hear other boaties in distress.
  4. To get regular weather updates.
  5. A cell phone lets you talk to one person, a VHF lets you talk to many people.
  6. It could save your life in an emergency

Marine VHF Radio Home Study

Now you can learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. Ideal for people who cannot attend a Marine VHF Radio course due to a restricted schedule or geographical location.

The Marine VHF Radio Operator assessment is only available within New Zealand.

Includes: Marine Radio Operator Manual, Study Guide and CD-Rom.

Available from Coastguard Boating Education, nationwide delivery.

Note: CD-Rom does not work on Mac PCs


Price: $55.00 (includes assessment fee)
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
Email:
Office: 165 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland
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Timetable of Tutorials

 Region A - Northland
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Marsden Cove - Whangarei 09 432 8438 or 021 0239 9671 Contact to register interest. Please phone after 3pm.    
Rawene - Northland 09 405 7704 Graeme Darroch Contact to register interest    
Ruawai College 09 439 2216 Tracey Cartier Contact to register interest    
Whangarei Coastguard 09 438 2131 Contact to register interest    
Whatuwhiwhi - Far North 0274 790 650 John Dunn Contact to register interest    
 Region B - Auckland
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Auckland Canoe & Kayak 09 815 2073 or 021 550 209 Contact to register interest $115.00  
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club 09 299 5533 Contact to register interest    
Denray Marine, East Tamaki 09 274 8080 Contact to register interest    
Glen Eden Library 09 813 4238 or 027 476 1956 Contact to register interest    
NZ Maritime School 09 379 4997 EXAMS ONLY - 2nd & 4th Monday of the month. Must register with school. Please contact reception.
    
Waiheke High School 09 372 6417 Lynne Stewart Contact to register interest    
Waiuku College 09 235 8139 Contact to register interest    
Courses starting July 2010 (Auckland)
Auckland Canoe & Kayak 09 815 2073 or 021 550 209 Mon 26th - Wed 28th Jul 1x Monday & Wednesday Evening
 $115.00  
Courses starting August 2010 (Auckland)
Coastguard Maritime School 09 303 9364 Mon 9th - Mon 16th Aug 7-10pm
2x Monday Evenings. Womens only course 		$80.00
Onehunga High School 09 636 6006 Sat 21st - Sat 21st Aug 9am-3pm
1x Saturday 		   
Te Atatu 09 303 9364 Sat 28th - Sat 28th Aug 9am-3pm
1x Saturday 		$80.00
Coastguard Maritime School 09 303 9364 Mon 30th Aug - Mon 6th Sep 7pm-10pm
2x Monday Evenings 		$80.00
Rangitoto College 09 477 0075 Tue 31st Aug - Tue 14th Sep 7-9pm
3x Tuesday Evenings 		$85.00
Courses starting September 2010 (Auckland)
Selwyn College 09 521 9623 Wed 1st - Wed 8th Sep 6-9pm
2x Wednesday Evenings 		$95.00
Courses starting October 2010 (Auckland)
Onehunga High School 09 636 6006 Sat 30th - Sat 30th Oct 9am-3pm
1x Saturday 		   
Courses starting November 2010 (Auckland)
Selwyn College 09 521 9623 Sat 20th - Sat 20th Nov 8:30am-3:30pm
1x Saturday 		$95.00
 Region C - Waikato / BOP
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Coastguard Raglan 07 825 0345 or 027 602 8036 Contact to register interest    
Hamilton Area 021 473 437 Contact to register interest    
Rotorua VCG 07 348 3314 Contact to register interest    
Waihi Volunteer Coastguard 07 863 5613 Contact to register interest    
Whangamata Coastguard/ Whitianga 07 867 1254 Contact to register interest    
Courses starting August 2010 (Waikato / BOP)
Tauranga Coastguard 07 578 5579 Tue 17th - Wed 18th Aug 1x Tuesday & Wednesday Evening
    
Hamilton 0508 737 283 Sun 29th - Sun 29th Aug 9am-3pm
1x Sunday 		$80.00
Courses starting September 2010 (Waikato / BOP)
Tauranga Coastguard 07 578 5579 Tue 21st - Wed 22nd Sep 1x Tuesday & Wednesday Evening
    
Courses starting October 2010 (Waikato / BOP)
Tauranga Coastguard 07 578 5579 Tue 19th - Wed 20th Oct 1x Tuesday & Wednesday Evening
    
Courses starting November 2010 (Waikato / BOP)
Tauranga Coastguard 07 578 5579 Tue 16th - Wed 17th Nov 1x Tuesday & Wednesday Evening
    
 Region D - Central North Island
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Coastguard South Taranaki 06 278 3557 Les Stevens Contact to register interest    
Coastguard Taranaki 06 758 3750 Contact to register interest.    
Hawkes Bay Volunteer Coastguard 06 877 7369 Brian Horrocks Contact to register interest    
Napier Area 06 877 7369 Brian Horrocks Contact to register interest    
Courses starting July 2010 (Central North Island)
Community Education Services, 19 Taupo Quay, Taupo 06 345 4717 Tue 27th Jul - Tue 3rd Aug Community Education 7-9pm
2x Tuesday Evenings 		   
 Region E - Lower North Island
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Dolphin Sailing Academy 04 586 0699 Contact to register interest    
Evans Bay Yacht Club 04 388 8544 or 027 447 2209 Contact to register interest    
Feilding High School 06 323 4029 Contact to register interest    
Lowry Bay Yacht Club 04 586 0699 VHF & SSB Radio. Contact to register interest.    
Mana College 04 237 5424 Ian Webb 2nd Thursday of each month    
Queen Elizabeth College 06 359 1592 TBA Contact to register interest    
Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club 04 939 6702 Contact to register interest    
Waikanae Boating Club 04 293 2435 Frank Tilly Contact to register interest. Phone 04 902 3584.    
Wairarapa College 06 379 7802 Contact to register interest    
Wellington Coastguard 027 244 6099 Maritime Restricted Operator. Contact to register interest.    
Courses starting October 2010 (Lower North Island)
Wanganui City College 06 349 0180 Tue 5th - Fri 15th Oct 7-9pm
2x Tuesdays 		   
 Region F - Upper South Island
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Nelson Sealord Marine Rescue Centre 03 547 3513 Contact to register interest $110.00  
Picton Maritime School 03 573 8868 Stats 10am
Every Sunday of the month 		$80.00  
Takaka 0274 463 891 Contact to register interest    
Courses starting September 2010 (Upper South Island)
Nelson Sealord Marine Rescue Centre 03 547 3513 Tue 14th - Tue 21st Sep 6:30pm-9:30pm
2xTuesday Evenings 		$110.00
Coastguard Southern Maritime School (Kaikoura) 03 348 7003 or 021 158 4006 Sun 19th - Sun 19th Sep 9am-4pm
1x Sunday 		$85.00
Courses starting November 2010 (Upper South Island)
Nelson Sealord Marine Rescue Centre 03 547 3513 Wed 24th Nov - Wed 1st Dec 6:30pm-9:30pm
2xWednesday Evenings 		$110.00
 Region G - Christchurch / Canterbury
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Coastguard Southern Maritime School 03 348 7003 Contact to register interest    
Coastguard Timaru 027 203 0848 Tony Lister Contact to register interest    
HMNZS Pegasus, Christchurch 03 3899259 or 027 4355239 6:30pm start
Course held first Thursday of every month. Contact to register interest. 		$90.00  
Papanui Working Mens Club 03 352 5183 or 027 432 6102 Contact to register interest    
Rangiora High School 03 313 7005 ext 2130 Sally McGill Contact to register interest    
Courses starting August 2010 (Christchurch / Canterbury)
HMNZS Pegasus, Christchurch 03 3899259 or 027 4355239 Thu 5th - Thu 5th Aug 6:30pm start
 $90.00
Courses starting September 2010 (Christchurch / Canterbury)
HMNZS Pegasus, Christchurch 03 3899259 or 027 4355239 Thu 2nd - Thu 2nd Sep 6:30pm start
 $90.00
Courses starting October 2010 (Christchurch / Canterbury)
HMNZS Pegasus, Christchurch 03 3899259 or 027 4355239 Thu 7th - Thu 7th Oct 6:30pm start
 $90.00
Papanui Working Mens Club 03 352 5183 or 027 432 6102 Sat 16th - Sat 16th Oct 9am-3pm
1x Saturday 		$95.00
Courses starting November 2010 (Christchurch / Canterbury)
HMNZS Pegasus, Christchurch 03 3899259 or 027 4355239 Thu 4th - Thu 4th Nov 6:30pm start
 $90.00
Papanui Working Mens Club 03 352 5183 or 027 432 6102 Sat 27th - Sat 27th Nov 9am-3pm
1x Saturday 		$95.00
Courses starting December 2010 (Christchurch / Canterbury)
HMNZS Pegasus, Christchurch 03 3899259 or 027 4355239 Thu 2nd - Thu 2nd Dec 6:30pm start
 $90.00
 Region H - Lower South Island
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Lake Dunstan Yacht Club 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 Contact to register interest    
Otago Yacht Club 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 Contact to register interest    
Owaka/Balclutha/Te Anau/Oamaru 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 Contact to register interest    
Waimate/ Invercargill/ Dunedin 03 231 3536 Contact to register interest    
Wanaka 03 443 1937 Contact to register interest    
Wanaka Marine 03 443 9062 Contact to register interest    
Courses starting August 2010 (Lower South Island)
Otago Yacht Club 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 Tue 17th - Thu 19th Aug 7pm-9:45pm
Tuesday & Thursday 		$70.00
Courses starting September 2010 (Lower South Island)
Invercargill 03 231 3536 or 027 507 1010 Sat 4th - Sat 4th Sep 1x Saturday
    
Otago Yacht Club 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 Tue 21st - Thu 23rd Sep 7pm-9:45pm
Tuesday & Thursday 		$70.00
Courses starting October 2010 (Lower South Island)
Invercargill 03 231 3536 or 027 507 1010 Sat 2nd - Sat 2nd Oct 1x Saturday
    
Otago Yacht Club 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 Tue 19th - Thu 21st Oct 7pm-9:45pm
Tuesday & Thursday 		$70.00
Courses starting November 2010 (Lower South Island)
Otago Yacht Club 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 Wed 17th - Fri 19th Nov 7pm-9:45pm
Tuesday & Thursday 		$70.00
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