Entry requirements
You must be aged 18 or over.
You are required to provide photographic identification (driving license or passport) and 2 passport size photographs on the first day of the course.
Why take this course?
This certificate is held by Masters, Deck Officers or other shipboard personnel who perform radio communication duties on ships fitted with GMDSS equipment.
This course provides detailed practical knowledge of the operation of all GMDSS sub-systems and equipment. You will gain the ability to send and receive correctly by radiotelephone and narrow band direct printing (telex).
What you will experience
This is a mixture of theory and practical application as part of the GMDSS examinations.
- Safety of life at sea (SOLAS) – General Radio regulations; Distress communications and log-keeping
- Practical operation of:
- MF/HF terrestrial transceiver;
- VHF transceiver;
- Navtex;
- HF MF/VHF/DSC equipment;
- Inmarsat C System;
- Inmarsat F77 Systems;
- SART and EPIRB
Progression & ancillary courses
This is one of the additional ancillary courses required to obtain the Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing) Certificate of Competency.
Student Stories
Simon Allen
Maritime
HNC Nautical Science
“I would absolutely recommend studying at the SMA. The staff and lecturers are always approachable and helpful even when they are very busy juggling tight schedules. My blended learning co-ordinator deserves an award herself for her dedication to monitoring and co-ordinating my study program!”
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Craig McGowan
Maritime
Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing)
“I’ve attended the Scottish Maritime Academy for almost 6 months to complete my Class 2 Deck Officer Fishing course. It is a long time to be away from my family in Kirkcudbright but I have really enjoyed the course and have been given lots of help by tutors and staff.”
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James Stephen
Maritime
ECDIS IMO Model Course 1.27
“I have just undertaken the ECDIS course and I’m hoping to return to the Scottish Maritime Academy to enrol onto the Class 1 Deck Officer (Fishing) course.”
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Jamie McKeown
Maritime
Trainee Deckhand
“I’ve just completed the 12-week trainee deckhand course which is ideal for new entrants. I have enjoyed the course, the tutors are great and the course will definitely help me get my first berth.”
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Jason Thornton
Maritime
Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing)
“I am studying for my Deck Officer Class 2 Fishing and although far from home (Orkney) and a big commitment, it’s been a good experience. Classes are small and there’s been lots of tutor support. I would highly recommend SMA to future seafarers.”
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Stephen John Duthie
Maritime
Oral Examination Preparation
“I’m attending a preparation course for my oral exam and really appreciate having a local College on my door step.”
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Applications
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You can apply for a place on this course by completing an online application form, which you can access using the ‘Apply Online’ button. Once completed, this will be received by our Admissions Team who will then process your application.
Scottish Maritime Academy
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Starts 15 Feb 2021
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Duration 2 weeks
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Fees £1250
Scottish Maritime Academy
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Starts 15 Mar 2021
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Duration 2 weeks
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Fees £1250
Scottish Maritime Academy
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Starts 17 May 2021
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Duration 2 weeks
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Fees £1250
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