VHF Radio Operator

About the Course

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an overview of the steps to be taken, and the terminology and phraseology to be used, by radio operators when communicating with offshore helicopter traffic

Target Audience: All personnel involved in aeronautical radio operations in the Oil and Gas Industry

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Explain the basics of radio operation

LO2 Outline the regulations governing radio communications

LO3 Identify the different types of communication equipment

LO4 Explain the process to be employed for radio communication with helicopters

LO5 Identify the correct terminology and phraseology used in helicopter communications

LO6 Give an overview of the actions that are required to send and relay distress and urgent communications