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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It is strongly advised by South Shields Marine School that you complete the AMERC Electronic Principles and Applications course or obtain an exemption letter from IAMI before attending this course.

To obtain an AMERC GMDSS Radio Maintenance Certificate you must have one of the following:

  • a Department of Transport (DoT) Radar Maintenance Certificate or
  • an IAMI Exemption letter for AMERC Electronic Principles and Applications or
  • a pass letter for the AMERC Electronic Principles and Applications exam or
  • a Nautical College action plan showing exemptions of the equivalent competence.

You must bring one of these with you when attending the AMERC GMDSS Radio Maintenance course.

ASSESSMENT

100% attendance on the course is a requirement for successful completion and certification.

Examination is by a written exam which covers relevant theory and a practical exam on a range of relevant equipment.

Successful candidates will gain a college course completion certificate and an MCA recognised AMERC GMDSS Radio Maintenance certificate.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

AMERC GMDSS Radio Maintenance certification is an optional requirement for a UK Experienced and Alternative Electro Technical Officer Certificate of Competency (ETO CoC). The MCA will negatively endorse your CoC if this course is not completed.

FURTHER INFORMATION

To apply for this course please telephone the Marine Booking Centre on 0191 427 3772 or alternatively E-mail marine@stc.ac.uk

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