SA Sea Rescue
Upcoming events at West Beach
Respond 52 training
Between Tuesday 3 June 2025 and Tuesday 4 November 2025
This sessions covers the basic uses of the Respond52 device application (app), how to install on your device, login with your user credentials and basics of the new Call Receipt Dispatch system (CRD) system.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron Training Room
Seamanship Course
Between Thursday 19 June 2025 and Thursday 9 October 2025
Three courses a year - Our small boat handling course provides you with the practical skills and confidence to skipper a small vessel. Course is eight Thursday evenings and one day practical on the water with our vessel.
Satisfactory completion of this course meets the requirements for the issue of a South Australian recreational power boat license from Service SA (fee applicable).
Different requirements apply for 12-15 year olds who can obtain a special operators permit. This includes a practial test which must be completed with a Marine Safety Officer. Refer Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure for details.
West Beach Sea Rescue Flotilla
SA Sea Rescue Sqaudron Training Pathways
Between Tuesday 27 May 2025 and Tuesday 25 November 2025
I will be holding an information session about SA Sea Rescue Squadron (SASRS) training pathways.
I will be covering training requirements of:
• Radio Operator
• Crew Member
• Skipper
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate) 2025/2026 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 9 August 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations. Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions
The study manual and supporting documents will be provided on the day of the course unless prior arrangements have been made with the course coordinator. To seek a refund or change the date of your course click on 'contact event organiser' or click on the link provided in your ticket.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate)
Between Saturday 9 August 2025 and Saturday 8 November 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations.
Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate) 2025/2026 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 8 November 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations. Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions
The study manual and supporting documents will be provided on the day of the course unless prior arrangements have been made with the course coordinator. To seek a refund or change the date of your course click on 'contact event organiser' or click on the link provided in your ticket.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate) 2025/2026 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 17 May 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations. Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions
The study manual and supporting documents will be provided on the day of the course unless prior arrangements have been made with the course coordinator. To seek a refund or change the date of your course click on 'contact event organiser' or click on the link provided in your ticket.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
Reditalk-Flex training session
Friday 2 May 2025
Training session that covers information about the new RediTalk-Flex radio system in the Operations Centre.
It is a requirement for all Adelaide Flotilla Radio Operators to complete the training, to ensure correct use of the system.
SA Sea Rescue Sqaudron
Furuno Multifunction Display training session (SR01)
Wednesday 9 April 2025
In this session you will learn the basics on how to use the Furuno Multifunction Display (MFD) that is on Sea Rescue 01
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Furuno Multifunction Display training session (SR02)
Wednesday 2 April 2025
In this session you will learn the basics on how to use the Furuno Multifunction Display (MFD) that is on Sea Rescue 02.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Reditalk-Flex training session
Between Wednesday 26 March 2025 and Saturday 29 March 2025
Training session that covers information about the new RediTalk-Flex radio system in the Operations Centre.
It is a requirement for all Adelaide Flotilla Radio Operators to complete the training, to ensure correct use of the system.
SA Sea Rescue Sqaudron
Rope and Knots practice session
Between Tuesday 21 March 2023 and Tuesday 18 March 2025
Practice your rope and knots for the VMR Marine Rescue Crew Member Course
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Navigation Course
Between Tuesday 17 December 2024 and Saturday 15 March 2025
Navigation course provide training on the principals latitude/longitude and the foundation for search and rescue techniques.
Please note, the prerequisite for this course is you must be a Marine Crew Member.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Furuno Multifunction Display training session (SR01)
Between Tuesday 7 May 2024 and Thursday 6 March 2025
In this session you will learn the basics on how to use the Furuno Multifunction Display (MFD) that is on Sea Rescue 01 and Sea Rescue 03.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron - Adelaide Flotilla
Furuno Multifunction Display training session (SR02)
Thursday 27 February 2025
In this session you will learn the basics on how to use the Furuno Multifunction Display (MFD) that is on Sea Rescue 02.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron - Training Room
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate) 2025/2026 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 15 February 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations. Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions
The study manual and supporting documents will be provided on the day of the course unless prior arrangements have been made with the course coordinator. To seek a refund or change the date of your course click on 'contact event organiser' or click on the link provided in your ticket.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate) (CANCELLED)
Saturday 15 February 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations.
Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions
Cancellation policy
All cancellations incur a min $50 admin fee. 72 hours prior to the course $50 plus admin fee of $50 . 48 hours prior to the course $100 plus $50 admin fee. No shows forfeit 100% of the course fee.
To seek a refund or change the date of your course click on 'contact event organiser' or click on the link provided in your ticket.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate) 2025/2026 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 15 February 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations.
Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions
Cancellation policy
All cancellations incur a min $50 admin fee. 72 hours prior to the course $50 plus admin fee of $50 . 48 hours prior to the course $100 plus $50 admin fee. No shows forfeit 100% of the course fee.
To seek a refund or change the date of your course click on 'contact event organiser' or click on the link provided in your ticket.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
ex 2025 Seamanship Course (CANCELLED)
Thursday 30 January 2025
Three courses a year - Our small boat handling course provides you with the practical skills and confidence to skipper a small vessel. Course is eight Thursday evenings and one day practical on the water with our vessel. Date of the relevant weekend for practical will be provided at the first workshop.
Satisfactory completion of this course meets the requirements for the issue of a South Australian recreational power boat license from Service SA (fee applicable).
Different requirements apply for 12-15 year olds who can obtain a special operators permit. This includes a practial test which must be completed with a Marine Safety Officer. Refer Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure for details.
West Beach Sea Rescue Flotilla