Overview
The Short-Range Certificate (SRC) course is designed to impart understanding of the short range (VHF) section of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) as well as its sub-systems. It places particular emphasis on utilisation of the VHF radiotelephone and DSC services during distress, urgency, safety and routine communications.
Duration
1 Day
LEARNING CONTENT
The course is a structured mixture of theory and practical application and covers these main areas:
- Knowledge of the basic features of the Maritime Mobile Services.
- Detailed practical knowledge and ability to use the basic VHF ship station equipment as well as sub-systems.
Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general communication.
Course Structure
The course is delivered by a highly experienced team of professional communicators, providing both breadth and depth of operational and technical knowledge gained in industry. Course instructors are also experienced GMDSS examiners who can provide targeted guidance and support to students.
Prerequisites
- The course scope requires minimal insight into maritime radio communication practices.
- Elementary computer skills will be an advantage to learners since practical training is computer based but such skills are by no means a prerequisite
Target Audience
All personnel employed onboard vessels who are involved with the communications and emergency response teams.
Certification
A Project Maritime Training Compliant Statement of Results will be issued on delegate been found competent.
Revalidation
Every five years.
Venue
Held at Project Maritime Training, Saldanha Bay, South Africa.
Items to bring
- Delegates must present photographic ID at the start of the course.
- Accepted forms are government issued photographic identification, eg passport or identity document
- Recognised in date medical certificate
Health
All delegates will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
Dates
Courses as per training schedule or on request.