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Transmit and Receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Skill Set

Course Overview

This course covers the requirements of the STCW Reg IV/2. Individuals holding the Certificate are rapidly alerted to distress incidents, so they can assist in a co-ordinated search and rescue operation with the minimum of delay.

Course Outcome

• Statement of Attainment

What You Will Study

• The successful achievement of this unit of study requires you to complete the core unit listed below.
• UNIT CODE: MARO011
• UNIT NAME: Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
• Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to transmit and receive information by Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) subsystems and equipment.

Ways to Study

• On campus

Study Locations

• North Queensland

Course Details

• Campus: Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
• Study Mode: On Campus
• Start Date: 21 Jul 2025
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Workload: Full time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
• What You'll Pay: Full fee: $3,295

Class Format

• Teacher-led, Scheduled
• Virtual Class: No
• Assessment: On-Campus
• Teacher Comms: Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment

Entry Requirements

• There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
• Selection criteria:
  • 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

Resources Required

• A notebook and pen are required for theory components.
• Appropriate clothing and protective footwear must be worn at all times.

Important Information

• For further certification information, visit AMSA at qualifications/global-maritime-distress-and-safety-systems#78844

Course Disclaimer

• All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice.
• Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers.
• Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.