CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OPERATOR
Course ref: ISTC-CAAThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Offshore Operator course covers VHF air band telephony skills ranging from call signs to distress procedures.
Target Group
The target group is aimed at all personnel who operate radios on VHF. CAA Air Safety Standards and that are required to operate radios on the air band, e.g. HLOs, HDAs and standby vessel watch keepers.
Learning Outcomes
Following a series of explanations, demonstrations and opportunities to practice, delegates will be assessed against the competence standards relating to the following course content.
Course Contents
Day 1
- Glossary of Aeronautical Terms
- Abbreviations
- The Communicating Frequency
- Aeronautical Radio Stations
- Communication Techniques, Procedures and Phraseology.
- Radio operator’s certificate of competence
- Air ground communications service
Day 2
- Offshore communications Service
- The Clearance Delivery Officer
- Operational Control Communications
- Distress and Urgency
- Practice and Review
- Examination