Radio Operator

The purpose of Occupational Certificate: Radio Operator is to enable a learner to practise as a Radio Operator. A Radio Operator operates and rectifies faults on the various types of radio equipment for communication, navigation and surveillance purposes to be utilised by different users in different contexts. A qualified learner will be able to: • Operate and control radar and radio equipment. • Perform basic fault-finding and troubleshooting. • Conduct surveillance and communicate with stakeholders.

Radio communications plays a major role in the rail, marine, aircraft, safety, security and other disciplines. This qualification reflects the workplace-based needs of employers and employees in industries utilising radio equipment for effective communication with stakeholders and role-players in the maritime environment. The qualification will equip learners with requisite knowledge and skills to operate and troubleshoot faults on radio equipment. The qualification is intended to close the identified skills gaps and offer opportunities to individuals who intend to work or who are already working in the above-mentioned industries as Radio Operators. The qualification will also standardise training that is currently taking place in the industry and offered in-house, and the qualification will be used to formalise it to enable learners to achieve a nationally recognised occupational certificate. Qualified learners will gain an opportunity to progress vertically to a Radiotrician qualification at NQF Level 4 and horizontally to any electrical or electronic discipline at NQF Level 3.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: • NQF Level 2 with Mathematics.

• Operate and maintain radio equipment.
• Perform basic fault-finding on radar and radio equipment.