Course Details
Course Dates:
9 to 21 March 2020
Registration Period:
1 Feb to 2 Mar 2020
Duration:
2 weeks
Time:
8.30am to 5.30pm
For Course Specific details:
Capt Peter Lee,
Course Coordinator
Phone: 6879 0414
Email: peterzmlee@sp.edu.sg
Course Objective
This course provides students with knowledge and skills in maritime communications and the ability to operate a maritime mobile communication station as required for all Sea Areas. The proper use of communication equipment on board ship is emphasized via hands-on simulation.
Course Outline
IMO Model Course 1.25(2015). The training will include (amongst others):
- Introduction
- Statutory framework of the Maritime Mobile Service
- Identification of Radio Stations
- Service Publications
- Technical
- GMDSS Components
- Other Systems used on board
- Search and Rescue operation
- Role and method of use of ship reporting systems
- Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general communications
Suitable for
Our IDA approved GMDSS GOC course has been designed for officers in charge of a radio communication on board ships and other persons with radio communication responsibilities.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, medically fit, have basic computer skills, a good working knowledge of English (written & spoken), have no serious impediment of speech, hearing or sight, normal colour vision, and preferably 6 months of sea-service.
Certification
Satisfactory completion of the course and the exam leads to the issue of a GMDSS General Operator's Certificate of Competency (for all Sea Areas) issued by the Infocomm Authority of Singapore (IDA).
GOC-ROC New application to IMDA
Course Fee
S$ 2,100 (before gst)
S$ 2,247 (after gst)
Funding Incentives
Please click here for more information on funding incentives.
* Registration may be closed once seats are filled up
Application Procedure
1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:
a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.
b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
PACE Academy
c) Cheques
Please make cheques payable to “Singapore Polytechnic”. Do cross the cheque and write the Registration Reference ID, Applicant Name and NRIC/FIN number at the back of the cheque. When you have completed required details, you may mail the cheque here.
Please note that an administrative charge of $15 will be imposed for any returned cheques from the bank or financial institution.
2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.
