YachtCom
offers the opportunity for anyone wishing to obtain the GMDSS Long Range
Certificate to study on-line and then finalize their study and take the LRC
exam by attending YachtCom's training studio for 2 days.
Two days at
YachtCom is required, as students need to get practical experience of using the
equipment and in preparation for the exam which includes a group radio
telephone exercise. Day 2 is devoted to the examination, which is overseen by
an external examiner and takes between 4 to 5 hours depending on the number of
candidates sitting the exam. MCA rules do not allow for remote
examination.
The YachtCom on-line training package has been developed to
cover all aspects of the GMDSS Long Range Certificate. The on-line training is
broken down into easy to follow lessons which include multiple choice questions
covering each subject.
Subjects
covered include: -
- GMDSS overview
- Radio regulations
- Radio waves, propagation and
modulation
- MF and HF frequencies and channels
- VHF channels
- ALRS publications
- VHF and SSB transceiver
- Digital Selective Calling
- Routine and Intership calling
- Distress and Safety calling
- Procedure words
- Portable equipment
- MSI broadcasts
- Test Procedures
- Distress Communications
- Inmarsat
- LRC Questions
- LRC Exam
The on-line package also
includes PC simulation of the Icom M801. You can send questions to our
instructor via an on-line help page.
Broadband Internet access is
required to access the on-line training and it is recommended that 20 to 30
hours of studying before attending the course at YachtCom.
Students
progress is monitored at YachtCom, so we know how much time each student spends
on-line and we can monitor their progress.