Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety system

MARO003 Marine Emergency Care, Craft and Communication (GMDSS). STCW Reg IV/2

Gain the skills and knowledge to operate GMDSS equipment including digital selective calling techniques for communication using MF, HF and VHF radiotelephone, HF radio telex and satellite communication using INMARSAT-C ship earth stations.

This course complies with Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Marine Order 70 (Seafarer Certification) 2014, Section 21A.

Location - Cairns: Great Barrier Reef International Marine College, 55-61 Tingira Street, Portsmith

Contact Us: 1300 308 233 (extension 5) for course information

Hours of Study: 2 weeks, Monday - Friday.
(8.30am – 4.30pm)

Full Fee: $2,800.00

For information on funding or to enrol, call 1300 308 233 (extension 5)

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Please note that course dates and fee structures are subject to change.

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MARO003

Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety system

Core

Course Overview

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) has now been implemented worldwide. 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 communication using INMARSAT-C ship earth stations. Anyone who operates this equipment must hold a GMDSS Radio Operator’s Certificate.

Entry requirements

Candidates must possess the following:

Marine Operators VHF & HK Skill Set (LROCP) or equivalent experience
Keyboard skills to a minimum of 10 words per minute at 98% accuracy
Be able to express yourself satisfactorily in the English language, both oral and written

Delivery Method

Assessment Procedures
Assessment will include written tests and practical demonstration of skills.

More information

Successful completion will lead to the attainment of the GMDSS Radio Operator’s Certificate issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

Resources required

You will need to supply the following items at your own cost:

Certification fee to AMSA
One current passport photo
A notebook
Pen (required for theory components)

Appropriate clothing and protective footwear must be worn at all times.

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GBRIMC reserves the right to cancel the course if insufficient enrolments have been received by seven days prior to commencement of course.

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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College is part of the TAFE Queensland network. TAFE Queensland RTO No. 0275, CRICOS No. 03020E. Visit tafeqld.edu.au for full RTO details

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