Electronic Chart Display (ECDIS)
City of Glasgow College, 60 North Hanover Street, Glasgow , G1 2BP
850 GBP (£)
EnquireSchool City of Glasgow College
Location City of Glasgow College, 60 North Han...
Duration 1 week(s)
Dates Contact for more info
Accommodation None Included
This course is MCA approved and follows the IMO model course 1.27. It complies with generic course requirements and is also delivered as part of the NAEST operational certificate.
Course Structure
You'll study:
SOLAS Convention and Timescale for Introduction.
Chart Type and Construction.
Hardware and Software Limitations.
Approved and Non-approved Systems.
Settings, Chart Layers, Safety Parameters.
Readme Files.
IHO Data Check.
Position Fixing and Monitoring.
Chart Planning and Checking.
Real Time Simulation Exercises.
You'll have your own Transas ECDIS system, with full conning, radar and visual systems. Using practical group work sessions and multimedia, the functionality of an ECDIS system will be introduced to you.
Useful Information
Minimum entry requirements:
You'll hold a deck certificate of competency at the operational level, or take this course as part of a planned training program.
Additional selection requirements:
Candidates are asked to bring proof of identity and sea time at the start of the course.