Course detail
| GMDSS: General Operator's Certificate |
| Subjects from NACC00002 - Non Accredited Program |
| Description Governments worldwide are now implementing the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The basic concept of GMDSS is that search and rescue authorities ashore, as well as ships in the immediate vicinity of a ship in distress, will be rapidly alerted to a distress incident so they can assist in a co-ordinated search and rescue operation with the minimum of delay. GMDSS uses digital selective calling techniques for communication using MF, HF and VHF radiotelephone, HF radio telex and satellite communciation using INMARSAT-C ship earth stations. Anyone who operates this equipment must hold a GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate. |
| Careers & Pathways Successful completion of this short course will lead to the attainment of the GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate, issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. |
| Entry Requirements You must possess keyboard skills to a minimum of 10 words per minute at 98% accuracy, and be able to express yourself satisfactorily in the English language, both oral and written. |
| Fees Standard: $1950.00 - Revalidation: $750.00 |
| Start Please call 1300 656 959 for start dates. |
| Location Cairns Maritime Academy |
| Study Mode Standard/full-time over two weeks - 8.30am to 4.30pm. (Revalidation: 3 days - 8.30am to 4.30pm). |
| Other information You will need to supply the following items at your own cost:
Assessment Procedures Observation and verbal questioning techniques will be undertaken in a practical assessment of operating procedures, maintenance and fault-finding. A 50 question multiple choice examination will be conducted and forwarded to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority for the issuing of certification. |
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Contact Customer Service Centre staff or email tnqit.info@det.qld.gov.au for more information about this course.
Information or fees may be subject to change but are correct at - 10 November 2009.
Program commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments.
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