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Approvals	MCA to STCW'95 – A-IV/2
Prerequisites	Knowledge of the phonetic alphabet. Computer keyboard literate. Study the notes in the course joining instructions
Assessment	External examination
Teaching Methods	Live demonstrations and practical application sessions are used to allow the candidate to put into practice the knowledge and skills developed whilst on the course. The GMDSS laboratory is available for self-study. Mock examination papers are set as homework every evening in preparation for the written paper examinations.

Course Description

The course covers three main areas:

• Regulations and procedures
• Demonstration and maintenance of equipment
• 'Safety of Life at Sea' and practical operations

The certificate qualifies the holder to operate a suitably licensed marine radiotelephony, radio telex or satellite mobile earth station.

The course allows the candidate to acquire detailed practical knowledge of the equipment of a ships station, Digital Selective Calling (DSC), the principles of Narrow Band Direct Printing, Telex over Radio Systems and to INMARSAT systems.

Operational procedures and practices and the satisfactory exchange of communications relevant to the safety of life at sea are also covered in the syllabus.

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