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

Program Overview

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.