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SUMMARY:Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Kilrush\, Co Clare
DESCRIPTION:Who this course is for: Anyone who operates a recreational craft\, passenger boat or fishing boat in coastal or inland waterways. \nLength of course: This course is usually held over one evening\, Friday\, (3.5 hrs.) and one day\, Saturday\, (including exam time – approx. 8 hrs.). Though we can also run the course mid-week over two days. \nObjective: To gain the knowledge and confidence to successfully operate VHF radio including sending and receiving distress communications. \nAssessment: There are two written exams and two oral exam. Successful candidates will receive a Short Range Radio Certificate issued by the Department of Transport and recognized worldwide. \nPrerequisites: While it is helpful to have previous knowledge of marine radio communications\, it is not obligatory. \nFormat of the course: Prior to the course\, candidates are given course notes and are encouraged to access our online simulator. \nCourse notes will be given in-class and each student will have hands-on practice with VHF radios\, as well as with EPIRBs\, SARTs\, and NAVTEX. \nSyllabus: \n\nTypes of Communications in the Maritime Mobile Service\nTypes of Stations in the Maritime Mobile Service\nRadio Frequencies and Channels\nFunctionality of Ship Station Equipment\nBasic controls and usage of VHF radio\nVHF antennas Purpose and use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC)\nSearch and Rescue Procedures (SAR)\nDistress\, Urgency and Safety Communications in GMDSS\nMaritime Safety Information (MSI)\nAlerting and Location Signals\nOperational procedures and regulations for VHF Communications in regards to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
URL:https://www.vhf.ie/courses/short-range-certificate-for-vhf-operators-src-ce-274/
LOCATION:Kilrush\, Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Radio - SRC,RADIO COURSES
GEO:53.41291;-8.24389
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SUMMARY:General Operators Certificate (GOC) Kilrush\, Co Clare
DESCRIPTION:Who this course is for: The professional seafarer on transoceanic and other long passages. This qualification gives them the authority to operate marine radio equipment on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) vessels in coastal and offshore waters. \nLength of course: This course is held over 10 days (78 hours). \nObjective: To gain the skills and knowledge to confidently and correctly operate Inmarsat C/Fleet  satellite and VHF/HF/MF radio equipment\,including Digital Selective Callings (DSC)\, EPIRB\, SART\, and NAVTEX. \nAssessment: There are three written exams and two oral exams. Successful candidates will receive a General Operators Certificate issued by the Irish Department of Transport and recognised worldwide. \nPrerequisites: Candidates must be over 18 years of age and have an adequate level of English to understand the course content and exam questions. \nFormat of the course: Prior to the course\, candidates are encouraged to access our online tutor. \nA comprehensive course manual will be given in-class and each student will have hands-on practice with our classroom GMDSS simulator\, as well as plenty of practical experience with EPIRBs\, SARTs\, and NAVTEX. \nSyllabus: \n\nPrinciples of the Maritime Mobile Service\nPrinciples of the Maritime Mobile Satellite Service\nShip station including receivers\, VHF radio installation\, MF/HF\,\nantennas\, power supplies\, survival craft radio equipment\nDigital Selective Calling (DSC)\nInmarsat and Iridium systems\nGMDSS system and subsystems\nInmarsat usage in GMDSS\nNAVTEX\nEPIRBs\nSearch and Rescue Radar Transponder (SART) and AIS-SART\nDistress\, urgency and safety communications in GMDSS\nDistress\, urgency and safety in communications using radiotelephony\nSearch and Rescue operation (SAR)\nObligatory procedures and practices\nGeneral communications procedures
URL:https://www.vhf.ie/courses/general-operators-certificate-goc-ce-277/
LOCATION:Kilrush\, Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Radio - GOC,RADIO COURSES
GEO:53.41291;-8.24389
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