Scope:
This Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Radio Operators course covers the mandatory competencies and the required knowledge, understanding, and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-IV/2, Table A-IV/2 of the STCW Code as well as the technical and professional knowledge and qualifications in Table 47-1, Article 47 of ITU Radio Regulations; and in parallel to Chapter IV (Radiocommunications) of SOLAS Convention.
This course requires a total of one hundred twenty (120) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B – Course Outline.
Training Outcome:
To meet the minimum standard of competence for all trainees assigned to shipboard duties as required in Section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code, this course is designed to enable the trainees to successfully demonstrate the following competencies for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Radio Operators.
Specifically, at the end of the course, the trainee must be able to:
– Transmit and receive information using GMDSS subsystems and equipment and fulfilling the functional requirements of GMDSS; and
– Provide radio services in emergencies.
Entry Standards:
This course is intended for seafarers who will be in charge of or will be performing radio duties on a ship required to participate in the GMDSS. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training, particularly the practical exercises.
Course Certificate:
On successful completion of the requirements of the course, a Certificate of Training Completion shall be issued certifying a holder’s acquisition of the mandatory minimum requirements and competence as required in Regulation IV/2 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended.