705701 - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System General Operator's Certificate Reexamination
Course Description
This is a tutorial based course for students who have completed the 10 day GMDSS-(GOC) course at the Marine Institute but have not obtained the required overall pass mark of 70% and for participants whose certificate has expired and who thus require re-certification. The tutorial will prepare the students to be reexamined on the material covered in the GMDSS-(GOC) Course. The GMDSS-(GOC) is a comprehensive course which enables radio station personnel, ashore and afloat, operating in accordance with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) to utilize efficiently all aspects of the GMDSS communications matrix. In addition, this course adheres to the fundamental recommendations for training of maritime radio personnel as outlined in the International Maritime Organization’s Resolution A.703(17).
Learning Outcomes
- To help students understand the basic features of the maritime mobile service and the maritime mobile - satellite service.
- To provide students with the knowledge to operate the basic ship’s station equipment.
- To help students follow the operational procedures of the GMDSS system and subsystems.
- To use the English language, both written and spoken, for the satisfactory exchange of communications relevant to the safety of life at sea.
- To help students relate the theoretical knowledge of the GMDSS to practical communications procedures.
Credential Awarded
Certificate of Achievement
Prerequisites
Applicants must have attended the ten day GMDSS-(GOC) course at the Marine Institute and have attempted the final examination in that course.
OR
The applicant must show proof of having worked with or on a vessel with GMDSS on board for a period of 12 months prior to the certificate expiration.
Notes
Please have your expired GMDSS certification with you. You will also require a valid passport photo.