SQA Radar in Code Vessels
This course is now conducted in our classroom using our new Transas & Raymarine software.
2.5 day course £450pp
Given our commitment to keep prices as low as possible, in the current economic climate we reserve the right to cancel & reschedule any course which is not fully booked
Whilst initially aimed at meeting the training requirements of the Workboat Code 2, this unit will be of benefit to skippers of code vessels and the content is similar to the MCA Small Ships Navigation and Radar Course. The MCA have confirmed in MIN 522 the Radar module can be used on its own for the radar endorsement under the Boatmaster scheme.
This is course is required to fullfill the Workboat Code 2 requirements for an Radar qualification. If you do not hold an ECDIS qualification and require an Chart systems qualifcation as well then please click here for information on the 5 day course.
Price - 2.5 days £450pp. Please contact us if you would like to do this course.
Syllabus
Radar Set up
Screen orientation
Clutter controls
Interfacing with chart plotter systems
Radar use in Collision avoidance
Manual plotting
Use of MARPA/automatic plotting
and more
Pre-Requisites
Previous navigational experience to Day Skipper standard.
Previous seagoing experience and sea time fulfilling MCA’s requirements for Commercial Vessels.
An ECDIS Qualification, if you are working under the Workboat Code 2
What's Included
2.5 days tuition in our modern training classroom in Rhu Marina
USB Stick with supporting course notes and material
Use of our Plotter and dividers for the duration of the course.
Light refreshments throughout the course.
Notepad & pen
Course Dates
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