GMDSS: Global Maritime Distress and Safety System - Short Range Certificate
The holder of this certificate is authorised to operate a VHF DSC and VHF- only radio telephone station established in a ship under a licence issued by the Secretary of State.
Level
Certificate
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements
Duration & Mode
Short Course, Part-Time or Evening Class
Course duration is 2 days and runs over a 2 week period. Attendance in Week 1 is from 12.00 - 16.00 and in Week 2 is from 09.00 - 1800. On completion of this course you will receive a Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence.
Description
The holder of this certificate is authorised to operate a VHF DSC and VHF- only radio telephone station established in a ship under a licence issued by the Secretary of State.
Course content includes: - Digital Selective Calling
- Distress Procedures
- Urgency Messages
- Safety Messages
- VHF Functions
- Pro-words and Phonetics
- Routine Operations and Broadcast
Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence
Cost: £125.
Course Code: NK44
Progression
Campus
Stornoway
Benbecula
