Maritime Ship Stations - Certificate of Proficiency - Australian Government

Description

You may require a Certificate of Proficiency if you intend to operate maritime radiocommunications equipment using VHF and MF/HF frequencies on ship stations.

There are different forms of certification:

  • Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP)
  • Short Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP)
  • Marine Satellite Communications Endorsement (Satcom)
  • GMDSS General Operator's Certificate of Proficiency (GOCP)
  • GMDSS First-Class Radio Electronic Certificate (1st-Class REC)
  • GMDSS Second-Class Radio Electronic Certificate (2nd-Class REC).

The Australian Maritime College (AMC) issues LROCP, SROCP and Satcom Certificates of Proficiency and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responsible for the issue of GOCP and 1st- and 2nd-Class RECs. In addition, AMC and AMSA have accredited a number of educational institutions to conduct examinations required for a Certificate of Proficiency.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this certification, you must meet the minimum age requirement for that particular certification.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $49.00

Unit of Competency. Fees for 2024-25

Apply Application All $89.00

Fees for 2024-25

Forms

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
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Act(s) name

Radiocommunications Act 1992 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2015 Australian Government

Administering agency

University of Tasmania

Australian Maritime College

Contact details

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