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Chieftain Training

GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)

STCW GMDSS General Operator Certificate (GOC)

Southampton, UK

1,395 GBP (£)

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School Chieftain Training

Location Southampton, UK

Duration 8 day(s)

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Accommodation None Included

WHO IS THE GMDSS GOC (GENERAL OPERATOR CERTIFICATE) FOR:

Officers and Masters on all SOLAS (foreign going) vessels over 24m

Master 200 (code vessel, unlimited area) candidates

OOW 3000 and/or Chief Mate (yacht) candidates

OOW and/or Chief Mate candidates

Master 500 (workboat) candidates

Some fishing COC candidates

Radio Operators/Medics on board offshore “jack up” rigs

Royal Navy Officers

GMDSS GENERAL OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (GOC) OVERVIEW:

The STCW GOC is the highest level marine radio qualification within the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress & Safety System). The certificate complies with the STCW code. GOC Certificate of Competence holders can operate any marine radio equipment on any vessel anywhere on the planet.

GMDSS GENERAL OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (GOC) PRE REQUISITES:

Candidates must be fluent in the English language

Minimum age 18

Have learnt the Phonetic Alphabet before your course

Course Structure

GMDSS GENERAL OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (GOC) COURSE DURATION:

8 Days including exam. Typically this course will run over consecutive days Monday-Monday.

GMDSS GENERAL OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (GOC) COURSE CONTENT:

The course will cover all aspects of GMDSS and in particular prepare you for the exam on day 8. The exam has three components

Written Paper – Radio Procedures and Regulations

Voice Exercise – Simulated Distress Communications

Practical Exam – Use of GMDSS Equipment

Useful Information

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE GMDSS GENERAL OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (GOC) COURSE:

Use of our Class A VHF, MF, HF Radios

Use of our Transas 5000 GMDSS simulators

Use of our live Navtex sets

8 days of training (including the exam day)

Course Notes

Tea and Coffee

Free (on street) parking

GOC Course Completion Certificate

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE GOC COURSE:

GOC Exam Fee (payable to AMERC)

GOC Certificate of Competence (included in exam fee)

Lunch

The GOC certificate can be STCW endorsed by the MCA for those who require a Certificate of Competence to operate radio equipment onboard GMDSS compliant/compulsorily equipped vessels operating in GMDSS Sea areas (A1 – A4). This is done by completing the necessary form on the last day of your course.

GMDSS GENERAL OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (GOC) COURSE RATIOS:

We will run this course with a maximum of eight students per Instructor however courses can run with as few as 3 students. Bespoke 1:1 and 2:1 courses can be arranged at additional cost.

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Chieftain Training, Willments Shipyard, Hazel Rd, Southampton, SO19 7HS [ view on map ]

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