Goals

The Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) supports security communications systems (SCS) during an emergency and provides common security communications to humanitarian responders in identified locations. This course is designed to provide essential and basic knowledge about the importance and implementation of radio-based Security Communications Systems.

Training course overview

Modules in the course:

1. Radio-based Security Communications Systems: This module will give you a good understanding of radio-based Security Communications Systems (SCS) and their role in ensuring staff safety in humanitarian response operations.
2. VHF Radio Networks: This module will give you a good understanding of how VHF radio networks function and the steps required for configuring radios used within the radio network.
3. VHF Repeater Systems: This module will give you a good understanding of how VHF repeater systems function and how to configure these system for use within the radio network.
4. Course Assessment: This module will assess your understanding of the contents of the course.

After passing the assessment you will be able to save or print your certificate.

Benefits

Understanding the basics and foundational knowledge essential to building your skills for implementing radio-based Security Communications Systems.

Audience

Humanitarian ICT staff with a telecommunications focus who need to build or refresh their understanding for radio-based security communications systems

Further information

This is a self-paced course. If you would like to build your skills to deploy VHF radio infrastructure, we encourage you to apply to the Let’s Comm course.

For any additional support or more information, you can reach out to etc.training@wfp.org