IYT Marine Communications (VHF-SRC)

Radio communications certificate of operators – Specifications of minimum standard of knowledge, understanding and proficiency for RT (VHF only) Operators (S.L. 399.35)

Course Structure

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

- On completion of this course the trainee shall be familiar with GMDSS procedures, standard communication practices and the way messages are communicated via VHF sets.

- Be knowledgeable about GMDSS equipment.

- Be well familiar with emergency communications.

- Be familiar with the checks and tests to be carried out to GMDSS equipment.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

On completion of this course, the candidates will have gained the necessary knowledge in the following topics:?

- GMDSS equipment carried onboard and their use;

- Messages level of priority

- Frequency Bands & modes of modulation

- Components making a VHF

- Tests & checks

- Guidance on the use of VHF at Sea

- Distress Alerting

- Safety in Battery Compartments

Useful Information

ENROLMENT STANDARDS:

- No enrolment pre-requisites apply for this training.

PRICE:

Minimum 6 participants / Max 12 participants per class

€150/participant

DURATION:

16 hours

ACCREDITATION BY:

Transport Malta

ASSESSMENT:

100% Attendance

CERTIFICATION:

Course Completion Certificate which entitles the participant to submit an application for a Certificate of Proficiency from Transport Malta