A candidate will be required to:

• Demonstrate a practical knowledge of GMDSS sub-systems and equipment which is appropriate to vessels operating in Australian waters on which a radio installation is not compulsory under international agreements. Specifically, MF/HF and VHF radiotelephony equipment with digital selective calling (DSC) facilities, and emergency position indicating radio beacons of the 406 MHz  MHz type.
• Demonstrate an ability to use MF/HF and VHF radiotelephony and digital selective calling (DSC) operating procedures, particularly those relating to distress, urgency and safety
• Demonstrate an understanding of simple maintenance practices required to keep the marine radio equipment specified in (1) in good working order, including the repair of minor faults
• Demonstrate an understanding of the regulations applicable to ship stations equipped with radiotelephony and digital selective calling facilities
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Australian marine search and rescue system

Evening 1

General

• Ship Station Operators
• Use of Ships Radio Station

Coast and Limited Coast Station

• Coast Station
• Limited Coast Stations
• VHF Marine Repeaters

Operating Procedures for Routine Communication

• General information
• Routine Calling and Replying
• Procedures for Radio telephony
• Watchkeeping

Distress, Urgency and Safety

• Priority Calls
• Alarm Signals
• Distress Communication
• Urgency and Safety Signals

Digital Selective Calling Communications

• General information

Public Correspondence Communications

• Radiotelegram Service
• Radiotelephone Service
• VHF Radiotelephone Direct Dialing
• Radiotelex Service

Evening 2

• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons
• Care and maintenance of EBIRBs
• General information
• 406 MHz EBIRBs

Search and Rescue in Australia

• General information

Marine Radio Communication Equipment

• Types of Marine Radio Equipment
• Radio Propagation
• Component Parts of Marine Radio Equipment
• Care and Maintenance of Lead Acid batteries
• Faults on Marine Radio Equipment

Evening 3

• Examination
• Practical ISAF YA Safety and Sea Survival 
  Full Course 

Resources 

Marine Radio Handbook

Example questions

Radio Do's and Dont's
By
Cruising Helmsman