Online courses / warfare officer
International Maritime Communications Course
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11 weeks
Frequency
One/two courses per year
Location
Maritime Warfare School, HMS Collingwood, Fareham
IELTS
6
Aim
To prepare officers for Communication duties at sea and for Staff Communications Officer and instructional duties ashore.
Course details
- Naval manoeuvring instructions and fleet work
- Data message processing
- Tactical voice procedures
- Radio communications organisations/communications security
- Radio communications principles
- Visual signalling procedures acquaint
- Electronic warfare acquaint
- Ceremonial acquaint
- GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC)
Requirements
- Must have at least 1-year sea experience and have Bridge Watchkeeping experience to a minimum of OOW2 level
- Note: Where IELTS is at 5.5 it may be possible to arrange further assessment in order to meet the course requirements
Qualifications gained
- GMDSS SRC Module, once passed, results in a Royal Yachting Association recognised qualification
- Successful students will be awarded with a Pass, Pass with Merit, or Pass with Distinction