Combined Radar Observer Unlimited and ARPA

This USCG approved course is a combined radar observer course and an ARPA (automated radar plotting aids) course, all conducted online with Zoom-proctored testing. Contact the instructor if you have questions!

$720

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This Coast Guard approved course is a combination of self-paced learning with live online simulation instruction with an expert instructor.

This combined course is a big cost savings compared to the individual courses, and saves you money on travel, hotel, etc. It's also better training than most in-person schools...you will actually learn something!

Testing is completed from your home or work on a zoom video call with a certified proctor.

All course materials are included on loan for up to 1 year. Two-way shipping is included in the tuition cost.

You retain access to the course after completion and lessons can be downloaded for your professional library.

You can reach out to the instructor with questions and can generally expect an answer within 24-hours, usually less.

Combined Radar Observer Unlimited and ARPA

Course content

21 sections | 105 lessons

Lesson 0: Course Introduction (20 minutes)

Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Radar (1 hour 18 minutes)

Lesson 2: Factors Affecting Radar Performance (2 hours)

Lesson 3: Operational Controls, Settings, and Optimum Display (1 hour 40 minutes)

Lesson 4: Wartsila Cloud Simulation Tutorials and Overview (1 hour)

Exercise 1: Interface and Tuning the Radar (facilitated online learning)

Lesson 5: Fundamentals of Speed, Distance, Time, and the Maneuvering Board (50 minutes)

Lesson 6: Fundamentals of Relative Motion (1 hour 43 minutes)

Lesson 7: Target CPA Calculation (1 hour)

Lesson 8: Target Course and Speed Calculation (1 hour 26 minutes)

Lesson 9: Advanced Techniques (1 hour 16 minutes)

Exercise 2: Target Plotting Practice Session (Self Paced, 4 hours)

Lesson 10: Collision Avoidance Regulations as Pertaining to Radar (1 hour, 53 minutes)

Exercise 3: Radar Assisted Collision Avoidance (Self-Paced Online Learning)

Lesson 11: Radar as a Navigational Aid (1 hour 36 minutes)

Exercise 4: Radar Navigation Session (facilitated online learning)

Lesson 12: ARPA System and AIS Reporting Functions (2.6 hours)

Lesson 13: Operation of ARPA and AIS Reporting Functions (2 hours)

Exercise 5: Operational Use of ARPA and AIS (4 hours)

Exercise 6: Exam and Assessments

Lesson 14: Course Conclusion (20 minutes)

Combined Radar Observer Unlimited and ARPA

Lesson 0: Course Introduction (20 minutes)3 Lessons

Lesson 0: Course Introduction (20 minutes)

Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Radar (1 hour 18 minutes)4 Lessons

Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Radar (1 hour 18 minutes)

Lesson 2: Factors Affecting Radar Performance (2 hours)5 Lessons

Lesson 2: Factors Affecting Radar Performance (2 hours)

Lesson 3: Operational Controls, Settings, and Optimum Display (1 hour 40 minutes)4 Lessons

Lesson 3: Operational Controls, Settings, and Optimum Display (1 hour 40 minutes)

Lesson 4: Wartsila Cloud Simulation Tutorials and Overview (1 hour)3 Lessons

Lesson 4: Wartsila Cloud Simulation Tutorials and Overview (1 hour)

Exercise 1: Interface and Tuning the Radar (facilitated online learning)1 Lessons

Exercise 1: Interface and Tuning the Radar (facilitated online learning)

Lesson 5: Fundamentals of Speed, Distance, Time, and the Maneuvering Board (50 minutes)4 Lessons

Lesson 5: Fundamentals of Speed, Distance, Time, and the Maneuvering Board (50 minutes)

Lesson 6: Fundamentals of Relative Motion (1 hour 43 minutes)7 Lessons

Lesson 6: Fundamentals of Relative Motion (1 hour 43 minutes)

Lesson 7: Target CPA Calculation (1 hour)4 Lessons

Lesson 7: Target CPA Calculation (1 hour)

Lesson 8: Target Course and Speed Calculation (1 hour 26 minutes)5 Lessons

Lesson 8: Target Course and Speed Calculation (1 hour 26 minutes)

Lesson 9: Advanced Techniques (1 hour 16 minutes)5 Lessons

Lesson 9: Advanced Techniques (1 hour 16 minutes)

Exercise 2: Target Plotting Practice Session (Self Paced, 4 hours)13 Lessons

Exercise 2: Target Plotting Practice Session (Self Paced, 4 hours)

Lesson 10: Collision Avoidance Regulations as Pertaining to Radar (1 hour, 53 minutes)10 Lessons

Lesson 10: Collision Avoidance Regulations as Pertaining to Radar (1 hour, 53 minutes)

Exercise 3: Radar Assisted Collision Avoidance (Self-Paced Online Learning)6 Lessons

Exercise 3: Radar Assisted Collision Avoidance (Self-Paced Online Learning)

Lesson 11: Radar as a Navigational Aid (1 hour 36 minutes)5 Lessons

Lesson 11: Radar as a Navigational Aid (1 hour 36 minutes)

Exercise 4: Radar Navigation Session (facilitated online learning)6 Lessons

Exercise 4: Radar Navigation Session (facilitated online learning)

Lesson 12: ARPA System and AIS Reporting Functions (2.6 hours)7 Lessons

Lesson 12: ARPA System and AIS Reporting Functions (2.6 hours)

Lesson 13: Operation of ARPA and AIS Reporting Functions (2 hours)7 Lessons

Lesson 13: Operation of ARPA and AIS Reporting Functions (2 hours)

Exercise 5: Operational Use of ARPA and AIS (4 hours)4 Lessons

Exercise 5: Operational Use of ARPA and AIS (4 hours)

Exercise 6: Exam and Assessments1 Lessons

Exercise 6: Exam and Assessments

Lesson 14: Course Conclusion (20 minutes)1 Lessons

Lesson 14: Course Conclusion (20 minutes)