Mudcrab
02-09-2003, 06:34 PM
OK, apologies for running silent and deep since my original post re the above course! Reason being I have just acquired the latest hot off the press CD (no, you can't copy it!) on the latest Marine Radio course that runs on Microsoft Powerpoint and via a PC with projector setup. The venue would be best at the local State School in Victoria Point that can easily accomodate twenty or more candidates. They will slug us $30 for the room but I will try to get that waived. Either a somewhat fullsome Saturday or a Sunday will be needed to complete the whole course.
OK the problems first! The Australian Maritime College in Tasmania who developed the course have given us the new costs. The Manual itself is $26.00 and it is mandatory you carry it on the boat with you. The examination is a whacking $38.50 and if you blow it, it will cost you that again for a resit! Ve hav ze technology to make you pass!
There are 2 types of licences available:
1. #MROCP that is the highest standard and includes 27 MHz, VHF, MF & HF. This is what we give our guys! It is a full on course and probably take about five hours of instruction.
2. #MROVP that is basically for VHF. This course is adequate but I would suggest the MROCP be your choice. This MROVP is nonetheless easier to pass with a lesser number of questions to answer. The CD course cannot be split apart for the two courses so you would all get the whole shebang and then it is up to you which one of the exams you wish to sit for.
THE CONDITIONS You knew there had to be a catch!
1. #We need the money up front! Sorry but if 20 guys were to front up we would have to fork out some $1,200 and my Committee would freak out at the thought! We are honest blokes and you can trust us............ ;) The real catch is that we have to pay for everything whether you turn up or not so please don't commit unless you are 110% positive you can come to the selected date AND the subsequent exam!! We can send the test back and give you your cheque/moner order back for non attendance but the Manual is nil refund!
2. #We supply a qualified Instructor (me) and you all get your Manual to keep after the course.
3. #We have our own Invigilator (examiner) who would bring the exams along after say a week or two for you all to do the test. You will need that period to do some homework!
4. # You havta sign a disclaimer form so ya can't blame us if ya fail the exam or prang on the rocks while using your new licence!
5. # You can see that it is not an easy course to get up and running due the logistics, time slots, costs and study time but......... the unfortunate fisho at Flat Rock (who left his radios turned off) would most probably have a different view of the latter statement!
6. #Yeh, yeh, there will be free stuff as well!
7. #There is NO cost for Ausfish Members and the big yellow donation tin at the front door in no way infers you have to express your appreciation of the time and effort we put in to helping out the Boaties! Of course if you wish ................................!
8. #I have to find a projector somewhere but think that can be managed somehow...
If the above is successful, we have plans to also run courses on GPS, Sounders, Plotters, Boating Safety, Navigation, Lifejackets etc. etc.
There will probably a very small cost for these but with a huge thirst for knowledge out there, I think the average Boatie will be more than happy to cough up when he views the value of his life, boat and family/mates against $20.00!
I have tentatively (very) put aside the Sunday on October 5th. as a proposed date. 8.00 am - 2.00 pm. Free coffee, bikkies and sangers! Hang the expense!
So basically it is up to you guys now! If you would like to make an expression of interest re the above, it is not all that difficult to get up and running from my end. Do not underestimate this licence! It is a moderately tough course and the test questions demand you do some study! Send me an email to Ian Fischer confirming the date and the $$$$$$$$ issue to:
idf@bigpond.net.au
Tel: 3821 1910
Fax: 3821 2037
Mob: 0407 029 704
OK the problems first! The Australian Maritime College in Tasmania who developed the course have given us the new costs. The Manual itself is $26.00 and it is mandatory you carry it on the boat with you. The examination is a whacking $38.50 and if you blow it, it will cost you that again for a resit! Ve hav ze technology to make you pass!
There are 2 types of licences available:
1. #MROCP that is the highest standard and includes 27 MHz, VHF, MF & HF. This is what we give our guys! It is a full on course and probably take about five hours of instruction.
2. #MROVP that is basically for VHF. This course is adequate but I would suggest the MROCP be your choice. This MROVP is nonetheless easier to pass with a lesser number of questions to answer. The CD course cannot be split apart for the two courses so you would all get the whole shebang and then it is up to you which one of the exams you wish to sit for.
THE CONDITIONS You knew there had to be a catch!
1. #We need the money up front! Sorry but if 20 guys were to front up we would have to fork out some $1,200 and my Committee would freak out at the thought! We are honest blokes and you can trust us............ ;) The real catch is that we have to pay for everything whether you turn up or not so please don't commit unless you are 110% positive you can come to the selected date AND the subsequent exam!! We can send the test back and give you your cheque/moner order back for non attendance but the Manual is nil refund!
2. #We supply a qualified Instructor (me) and you all get your Manual to keep after the course.
3. #We have our own Invigilator (examiner) who would bring the exams along after say a week or two for you all to do the test. You will need that period to do some homework!
4. # You havta sign a disclaimer form so ya can't blame us if ya fail the exam or prang on the rocks while using your new licence!
5. # You can see that it is not an easy course to get up and running due the logistics, time slots, costs and study time but......... the unfortunate fisho at Flat Rock (who left his radios turned off) would most probably have a different view of the latter statement!
6. #Yeh, yeh, there will be free stuff as well!
7. #There is NO cost for Ausfish Members and the big yellow donation tin at the front door in no way infers you have to express your appreciation of the time and effort we put in to helping out the Boaties! Of course if you wish ................................!
8. #I have to find a projector somewhere but think that can be managed somehow...
If the above is successful, we have plans to also run courses on GPS, Sounders, Plotters, Boating Safety, Navigation, Lifejackets etc. etc.
There will probably a very small cost for these but with a huge thirst for knowledge out there, I think the average Boatie will be more than happy to cough up when he views the value of his life, boat and family/mates against $20.00!
I have tentatively (very) put aside the Sunday on October 5th. as a proposed date. 8.00 am - 2.00 pm. Free coffee, bikkies and sangers! Hang the expense!
So basically it is up to you guys now! If you would like to make an expression of interest re the above, it is not all that difficult to get up and running from my end. Do not underestimate this licence! It is a moderately tough course and the test questions demand you do some study! Send me an email to Ian Fischer confirming the date and the $$$$$$$$ issue to:
idf@bigpond.net.au
Tel: 3821 1910
Fax: 3821 2037
Mob: 0407 029 704