Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) General Operators Certificate

RAD-GOC 

Duration Ten Days (full time) Certification STCW – GMDSS This course is eligible for grant aid.
Location National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal

Fees €650

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Programme Overview Programme Overview

Classroom theory in Introduction to the Radio Regulations, Safety of Life at Sea, Procedures, Equipment Carried, Documents Carried.

Practical theory & instruction on Very High Frequency (VHF), MF,HF, DSC, INMARSAT Navigation Telex (NAVTEX), Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons  (EPIRBS) and Search and Rescue Transponder (SARTs), batteries, Aerials logsheets.


About this course

Programme Information

Who is the Programme for

Persons working in the Seafood Industry or Public Service.

Next Programme Dates

Location 2025
NFCI, Castletownbere, Co Cork
  • 06 – 17 January
  • 28 Apr – 09 May
  • 17 – 28 November
NFCI, Greencastle, Co Donegal
  • 13 – 24 January
  • 19 – 30 May

 

Location

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
P75 EW24

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal
F93 PX32

Duration and Timeline

This course is delivered over 10 days (full time).

Training Methodology

Practical theory & instruction.

Certification

STCW – GMDSS General Operators Certificate issued by BIM on behalf of  Department of Transport.

Entry Requirements

Working in the Seafood Industry or Public Service.

Progression & Employment Opportunities

An essential ancillary course for a learner to obtain a Certificate of Competency (Fishing).

This certification will enable the learner to sail as radio operators worldwide in Sea Area A1, A2, A3 and A4.

Assessment

Written and practical examinations.

Fees

€650

This course is eligible for grant aid.


Grant Aid

This course is eligible for grant aid.

Click here for details of the Seafood Training Scheme.

Click here to complete a Training Registration Form which can be used to register your interest both in the course and in the grant.


 

For more information contact

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Cork)

Castletownbere, Co Cork

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Donegal)

Greencastle, Co Donegal