Radio Transceiver Operation for Two-Way Communication Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the correct procedures for turning on, adjusting, and turning off a radio transceiver.
• Apply standard two-way communication protocols and etiquette during transmissions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot common radio communication issues such as interference and poor signal strength.
• Implement safety practices and regulatory requirements for radio transceiver operation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of communication and adjust techniques for clarity and brevity.

Target Audience

This course is designed for employees who need to use two-way radio communication as part of their daily duties, including security personnel, event coordinators, field workers, and logistics staff.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are essential for learners to develop proficiency in operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining radio transceivers. These supervised exercises reinforce theoretical knowledge and ensure learners can apply communication protocols and equipment skills in real-world scenarios.

Practical Activities

• Pre-operational Checks and Basic Operation — Learners perform pre-operational checks on a handheld and mobile transceiver, then practice basic simplex communication with a partner using correct protocols. (2h)
• Repeater Operation and Troubleshooting — Learners configure a transceiver for repeater access, practice through a local repeater, and diagnose common faults such as no audio or interference. (3h)
• Accessories, Programming, and Maintenance — Learners connect headsets and external microphones, program custom frequencies using software or keypad, and perform routine cleaning and battery maintenance. (3h)
• Simulated Operational Scenario — In a simulated emergency or event coordination scenario, learners operate as a team using multiple radios, relays, and net control procedures. (2h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.