Radar

Radar

A comprehensive course to help you understand and safely operate the radar set on your vessel.

Aim: To enable competent use of radar to aid navigation and avoid collision.
Duration: 6 Hours.
Learning Options: Tutorials (See details below).
Prerequisites: Boatmaster.

Modules:

1. Principles of radar.

2. Components of a radar set.

3. Controls.

4. Displays.

5. Discrimination.

6. Targets.

7. Radar navigation.

8. Collision Avoidance.

Radar tutorials

Learn from an experienced Coastguard tutor at one of the delivery sites throughout the country.

Price: Tutorial fees are variable throughout the country. Please obtain a quote from the venue of your choice. Examination fee is $60.
Timetable: Please see the timetable below for details.

Timetable of Tutorials

Region A - Northland
Venue		Phone	Start	Finish	Contact	Comments
Sumner Lifeboat		0800 212 628			Peter Marshall	Contact to register interest
Region B - Auckland
Venue		Phone	Start	Finish	Contact	Comments
Boatcourses Westhaven		0508 262 863	04/10/2008	04/10/2008	Sarah	1xSaturday 8:30am-4:30pm
Boatcourses Westhaven		0508 262 863	13/12/2008	13/12/2008	Sarah	1xSaturday 8:30am-4:30pm
Boatcourses Westhaven		0508 262 863	30/08/2008	30/08/2008	Sarah	1xSaturday 8:30am-4:30pm
Boatcourses Westhaven		0508 262 863	06/08/2008	06/082008	Sarah	1xSunday 8:30am-4:30pm
Massey University - Albany		09 303 9364	06/08/2008	13/08/2008	Liz Norquay	2xWednesdays 7-10pm
Region F - Upper South Island
Venue		Phone	Start	Finish	Contact	Comments
Nelson Sealord Rescue Centre		03 547 3513			Brian Tear	Contact to register interest
Region G - Christchurch / Canterbury
Venue		Phone	Start	Finish	Contact	Comments
Sumner Life Boat		0800 212 628	09/08/2008	09/08/2008	Peter Marshall	1xSaturdays 9am-5pm
Region H - Lower South Island
Venue		Phone	Start	Finish	Contact	Comments
Riverton Coastguard		0274 378 234			Chris Musgrave	Please contact to register interest