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GMDSS Revalidation

GMDSS Revalidation

State ID S0162P
Sailing safely with GMDSS

This comprehensive course, led by qualified and experienced lecturers, combines theory and practical exercises using 'live to air' equipment and simulations. Aligned with Australian Maritime Safety Authority standards (Marine Order 70, Section 25A), it equips candidates with the skills to meet GMDSS COC revalidation requirements.

AMSA-approved, the course satisfies STCW Code Table A-IV/2, leading to the issuance of GMDSS Radio Operators certification.

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When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.

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GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System)

This course is structured on a combination of theory and practical exercises using both ‘live to air’ equipment and simulations. It is delivered by fully qualified and accredited lecturers with deck officer or radio officer experience.

This course provides candidates with the skills and knowledge to meet Australian Maritime Safety Authority requirements of Marine Order 70 (Seafarer Certification) 2014, Section25A. 

Permits person who hold a CMDSS COC, but do not satisfy AMSA's revalidation requirement of 12 months of GMDSS equipment use in the last 5 years, to revalidate their COC. If you have had 12 months use of GMDSS equipment in the last 5 years, please contact AMSA directly to discuss revalidation of your COC through them.

This course meets the requirements of STCW and is AMSA approved. This course is  approved by AMSA for the issuance of the following certificate upon successful completion of the course:

  • GMDSS Radio Operators – STCW Code Table A-IV/2

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Semester 1, 2024

Details

When Semester 1, 2024
Where Fremantle
How On Campus

Course fees

$1,975.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Units

National ID Unit title
S0162 GMDSS Revalidation

Details

When Semester 1, 2024
Where Fremantle
How On Campus

Course fees

$1,975.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Units

National ID Unit title
S0162 GMDSS Revalidation

Semester 2, 2024

Details

When Semester 2, 2024
Where Fremantle
How On Campus

Course fees

$1,975.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Units

National ID Unit title
S0162 GMDSS Revalidation

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