SisterShip Training and Boat Licencing

Radio Course (Self-Paced)

SisterShip Training is built for recreational boaters who want clarity, confidence, and self-reliance on the water
We teach the fundamentals that matter most for safe, enjoyable boating - without overwhelm, unnecessary theory, or pressure to pursue a qualification
marine Radio revision and assessment best value

Radio Course (Self-Paced)

$59.00

This step-by-step video course will take about 4 hours to complete.
Structured with short sections followed by practice questions, it’s easy to quickly work your through. Our software will save your progress.

Once you’ve completed the online course, click here to book your assessment. Our course covers both VHF and MF/HF* – if you only want VHF just skip the MF/HF section. I’d recommend doing your long range certification (MF/HF) it’s the same price and only a few more questions.

We are flexible and accommodating and provide revision prior to the assessment.

*We offer the long range at the same cost of the short range as we’ve used HF radio all over the world and it was integral to our safe journey.

Click ADD TO CART to access the VHF and MF/HF Course
Once you’ve completed the online course, click here to book your assessment.

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Online Course

step-by-step videos
practice quizzes
revision
support
bite-sized modules

Revision Assessment Fee – with a trainer online
relaxed assessment
practice questions
time to answer questions
assessment, online

All assessments will be held at Sydney local time.

Online, self-paced
Learn at your own pace in the comfort and privacy of your home.
We have delivered many other courses on line (self-paced and on zoom).

What do I need to know to get my marine radio licence?

There are a number of topics, but they are all straightforward. The manual and information on the internet may be a little overwhelming, therefore we have created a topic-by-topic course. Practice questions follow each topic.

The final pass rate of the written assessment is 70% if you go through our course step by step and practice with the Q&A, achieving over 85% consistently, you should pass first go.

  • Give yourself the best chance of rescue should something go wrong
  • Be able to assist properly and effectively (via Marine Radio), if there is a distress situation near you
  • VHF and MF/HF and VHF marine radio knowledge – uses and communications
  • How to communicate at sea
  • How to communicate during an emergency
  • The differences between Ship Stations, Coast Radio Stations, and Limited Coast Stations
  • Using DSC
  • How to use ‘Phonetic Alphabet’ (we recommend you learn this first)
  • Operate your equipment using correct channels
  • Operate your equipment using the correct procedures
  • Fully understand the process and usage of Distress, Urgency, and Safety Communications
  • Feel at ease with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Communications
  • Understand the operational use of 406 MHz EPIRBS
  • Understand the operational use of SART’s
  • Search and Rescue (SAR) in Australia – how it operates, how you can help them to help you
  • Learn about your radio’s limitations
  • Fault finding, power supplies
  • Identify the components of a marine radio
  • Care and maintenance

Marine Radio Handbooks

Marine Radio Handbooks

Marine Radio Operators Handbook (VHF/MF/HF)

VHF Marine Radio Operators Handbook

Order a copy

The hard copy of the Marine Radio Handbook should be carried on board for future refence.
Purchase manuals here.

Will you offer face to face classes?

Yes, with sufficient numbers (small classes are okay, so we usually go ahead).

Location Bega Valley NSW

Note: Marine VHF radios are class licenced. Operators must hold an OMC Certificate of Proficiency to transmit. HF radios also require an ACMA licence for the equipment.