RTO411 General Radiotelegraph Operator’s Certificate (GRTOC)

Program Overview

This 2.5-day program, part of Te Pūkenga, equips students with the knowledge and skills to operate radio telephone equipment on ships within New Zealand's offshore limits. It covers radio regulatory provisions, communication procedures, elementary principles, and practical equipment operation, preparing graduates for careers in maritime communications.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Content:
• Topic 1: Radio regulatory provisions
• Topic 2: Radio communication procedures
• Topic 3: Knowledge of elementary principles
• Topic 4: Practical operation of equipment
• Structure: 2.5 days
• Schedule: Nelson: May 22, 2024
• Modules:
• Radio regulatory provisions
• Radio communication procedures
• Knowledge of elementary principles
• Practical operation of equipment

Other:

• This course is part of Te Pūkenga.
• Graduates will receive a Te Pūkenga qualification.
• Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for Distress and Routine communications purposes.
• The course covers the use of a radio telephone and other equipment that may be found on a non GMDSS ship.
• Students will learn about radio wave propagation, radio aerials, modes of voice emissions, radio station identification, and power supplies.