GMDSS General Operator Certificate (GOC)
The GOC certificate is the highest GMDSS operators
qualification
suitable for the professional mariner including Merchant Navy Deck
Officers, offshore Radio Operators serving on mobile platforms and
Commercial Yachtmasters.
This M.C.A. certificate can be STCW
endorsed and permits the holder to operate the radio installation on
GMDSS compliant/compulsorily equipped vessels operating in any of the
GMDSS Sea areas (A1 - A4).
goc Course Structure
8 days, including
examination. (60 hours training)
Theory
is underpinned with practical work on your own individual
equipment, one to one assistance MAXIMUM 5 STUDENTS .
The examination has 3 elements:
- Radio Procedures (25 minutes written paper)
- Voice exercise (Simulated Distress)
- Practical operation of GMDSS systems.
To view your instuctors career click here, it is unrivalled in it's breadth and experience in radio communications/training.
About/LocationCourse Requirements
Two passport photographs and either your passport or discharge
book.
Fluency in English: Although there is no nationality requirement all
candidates must be fluent in both English and the phonetic alphabet. You should be over 18 years of age.
Recommended reading: ‘GMDSS A User’s Handbook’ By Denise Brehaut. preferably latest editon.
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical ISBN 978-1408114933
STCW requirements: seafarers who hold UK certificates who have to
comply with requirements of the STCW Code must have their GMDSS
Certificates endorsed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
course cost
(please note. this course will be run in cornwall)
total
£1100
included:
Pre-course learning material, Course Notes, light refreshments available throughout the day, 60 hours training over consecutive 8 days, user friendly radio equipment, GOC Course Completion Certificate, small class size maximum 6 candidates, tuition tailored to an individuals requirements in relaxed freindly learning environment, best value.
Not included
MCA exam fee currently £180, Lunch, Accommodation.dates: 2025
september 19th to 26th
please note this course will be run in cornwall
Testomonials. 3 MCA/MRCC Opps/Trainers and these are their testomonials.
Genuinely the best course I've attended in some years. Kim's knowledge and delivery is first class and I've never been more prepared for an exam like this GOC. Thouroughly recommneded to anyone regardless of experience.
I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this course the knowledge I have gained will be very useful in my role and career.
Would 100 percent recommend the course to anyone who was nterested. Kim has a huge amount of experience and places this at the heart of the course. I've learned loads.
ACCOMMODATION
WESTCOURT MANOR
NORTHCOURT MANOR.
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