Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1993 No. 177 RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS - REG 18

18. A First-Class Radio Electronic Operator's Examination and a Second-Class
Radio Electronic Operator's Examination are examinations conducted by an
authorised person in relation to the following matters:

   (a)  knowledge of the principles of electricity and of the theory of radio
        and electronics;

   (b)  for a First-Class Radio Electronic Operator's Examination-a detailed
        theoretical knowledge of the types of radiocommunication equipment
        specified by the Spectrum Manager by notice in the Gazette in relation
        to the examination;

   (c)  for a Second-Class Radio Electronic Operator's Examination-a general
        theoretical knowledge of the types of radiocommunication equipment
        specified by the Spectrum Manager by notice in the Gazette in relation
        to the examination;

   (d)  general knowledge of the principles of equipment used for
        radionavigation;

   (e)  for a First-Class Radio Electronic Operator's Examination- practical
        knowledge necessary for the locating and repairing (using appropriate
        testing equipment and tools) faults which may occur on board a ship in
        the equipment referred to in paragraphs (b) and (d);

   (f)  for a Second-Class Radio Electronic Operator's Examination- practical
        knowledge necessary for repairing faults in equipment referred to in
        paragraphs (c) and (d), using the means available on board a ship and,
        if necessary, replacing modular units;

   (g)  detailed practical knowledge of global maritime distress and safety
        subsystems and associated equipment;

   (h)  ability to send and receive correctly by radiotelephone and
        direct-printing radiotelegraph installations;

   (i)  detailed knowledge of the regulations applying to radiocommunication
        in force under the Telecommunication Convention;

   (j)  knowledge of the recommendations relating to charges for
        radiocommunication published by the International Telegraphic and
        Telephone Consultative Committee of the International
        Telecommunications Union and specified, in relation to the
        examination, by the Spectrum Manager by notice in the Gazette;

   (k)  knowledge of the provisions of SOLAS that relate to
        radiocommunication.