This unit standard is for people training to use very high frequency (VHF) marine radios and emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs).
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: marine VHF radio communications; the standard features of marine VHF radios and EPIRBs; New Zealand marine VHF Radio Service providers; routine marine VHF radio calling procedures and operating techniques; and marine VHF radio distress, urgency and safety calling procedures.
