GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)
£1,500 GBP
- Course Type:
- Master (Workboats Less Than 500GT) CoC
- Training School:
- UKSA
- Location:
- Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
- Duration:
- 8 days
- Language:
- English
The GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC) is the highest level in radio communication. It is required for any personnel who have radio communication duties onboard vessels fitted with GMDSS equipment. The course provides a mixture of theory and practical application as part of the GMDSS examinations.
The course covers three main areas:
- General knowledge of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and practical radio operations
- Regulations and procedures for situations such as emergencies and distress
- Practice and understanding of radiotelephone communications and equipment
Accommodation:
Food and accommodation are available onsite at UKSA. The residential price for this course is £1,885.
Pre-requisite experience:
Fluent in English and knowledge of the phonetic alphabet.
Duration:
8 days
Examination and assessment:
The course includes written tests and a final individual practical examination with an independent examiner.
This course is available on the following days:
(please check the availability with the training school)
- 1st February 2025 (1 place)
- 8th March 2025 (1 place)
- 5th April 2025 (1 place)
- 3rd May 2025 (1 place)
- 6th June 2025 (1 place)
- 5th July 2025 (1 place)
- 9th August 2025 (1 place)
- 6th September 2025 (1 place)
- 4th October 2025 (1 place)
- 1st November 2025 (1 place)
UKSA
Arctic Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7PQ
United Kingdom
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