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Refresher course for the Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) - General Operator Certificate (GOC)

Topic:Maritime, Others

Course Type:Short & Modular Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    25 Jul 2023 to 27 Jul 2023
  • Registration Period:

    20 Jun 2023 to 07 Jul 2023
  • Duration/Frequency:

    24 hours / 3 days
  • Mode of Training:

    -
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic
  • Funding:

    Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

*Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed.
You may register your interest, and would be notified if there is new run.

For Course Specific details:
Capt Peter Lee
Course Coordinator
Phone: 68790414
Email: peter_lee@sp.edu.sg 

Course Objective

This course enables participants to refresh knowledge and skills in maritime communications and the ability to operate a maritime mobile communication station as required for all Sea Areas. The proper use of the latest GMDSS equipment on board ship is emphasised via hands-on simulation.

Course Outline

The training will include (amongst others): 

• Statutory framework of the Maritime Mobile Service
• Technical
• GMDSS Components
• Search and Rescue operations
• Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general communications

Minimum Requirements

Candidate must be holding a valid GMDSS GOC issued by IMDA Singapore, medically fit, have basic computer skills, a good working knowledge of English (written &spoken), have no serious impediment of speech, hearing or sight and normal colour vision.

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

GOC/ROC Renewal application to IMDA

Suitable for

Holder of IMDA Singapore issued GMDSS GOC that do not meet the sea time requirement (at least 12 months in total of sea going service from the issue date of existing GOC) for revalidation of their certificate.

Course Fees

The course fees payable are inclusive of prevailing GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility SkillsFuture Funding GST Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹ $1,089.00 $32.67 $153.67
Singapore Citizens aged below 40 $847.00 $32.67 $395.67
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders $847.00 $32.67 $392.04
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders² $1,089.00 $32.67 $153.67
Others (Full fees payable) $0.00 $108.90 $1,318.90

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

¹ Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here
² Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.


Funding Incentives

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.


Application Procedure

1. For self-sponsored applicant, please click on the “Register” button to apply for the course. You will be directed to STEP portal to manage all your course activities. Please note that you will be prompted to sign in with Singpass/Student ID.
 
2. For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company's Human Resource (HR) team to put in the application through the company portal using CorpPass.  You may only apply after receiving the registration link from your company's HR.
 
3. Your application does not guarantee acceptance into the course. Your acceptance into the course is dependent on meeting the course requirements and course vacancy.
 
4. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.
 
6. PACE Academy course schedules, including course trainer, course fees and course availability are subject to change.

7. PACE Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course at short notice; & at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason for such cancellation/postponements. In the event that the applicant’s chosen course is cancelled prior to its commencement, PACE Academy will make a full refund of course fees already paid by the applicant.

8. The data provided to Singapore Polytechnic will be kept strictly confidential and will be used for the purpose of course administration. The data may be passed on to the relevant organisations that require the information related to the course.  

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