ROC-M Radio

ROC-M with DSC Endorsement

An ROC-M certificate is required to legally operate a VHF or MF/HF radio on recreational and small commercial vessels in Canada. This course teaches:

- International VHF and MF/HF radio procedures
- Emergency radio procedures
- Everyday operating techniques
- Channel frequencies
- Procedural words and phrases
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Online Course and Exam on ZOOM

Students must have a strong internet connection, working webcam and microphone to participate.

This is a virtual classroom led by an instructor. Students follow along using course materials sent prior to the course date. Course includes the ROC-M exam.

Individual course registration discontinued.

Individual student registration is no longer available. ROC-M courses for groups of 8 students or more are available to book with us.

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Here is what our students are saying about their ROC-M course experience with us!

“Thanks for providing such fine instruction, comfortable atmosphere and helpful assurance throughout your course. I immediately felt at ease and found the experience enlightening and enjoyable. I found everything from top to bottom to be exceptional.”

Ian P., Barrie, Ontario

Student comments

“I truly enjoyed the course and found it engaging… I have been walking around dropping bits of radio trivia in my wake all day!”

Risha R., Daajing Glids, BC

Student comments

“You do an excellent job teaching the course… little things I remember you saying during the course helped me with those very close answers.”

Joe M., Guelph, Ontario

Student comments

“Thank you for extending the course offering to the west coast. Your delivery is top notch.”

Daryl S., BC

Student comments

“It was a great course, very to the point and enjoyable the whole way through. Zoom format was excellent and you’re a great knowledgable teacher. Thanks for all you do!”

Chris B., Chatham, Ontaio

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“You were an outstanding instructor and facilitator. I could not have learned this from just a book. I appreciate the approach you took and the environment created. It is clear you have a passion for this!”

Geoff A., Thunder Bay, Ontario

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