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Section A-IV/1 (back to top)
Application
(No provisions)
Section A-IV/2 (back to top)
Mandatory minimum requirements for
certification of GMDSS radio personnel
Standard of competence
1 The minimum knowledge, understanding and
proficiency required for certification of GMDSS radio personnel shall be sufficient for
radio personnel to carry out their radio duties. The knowledge required for obtaining each
type of certificate defined in the Radio Regulations shall be in accordance with those
regulations. In addition, every candidate for certification shall be required to
demonstrate ability to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1
of table A-IV/2.
2 The knowledge, understanding and
proficiency for endorsement under the Convention, of certificates issued under the
provisions of the Radio Regulations are listed in column 2 of table A-IV/2.
3 The level of knowledge of the subjects
listed in column 2 of table A-IV/2 shall be sufficient for the candidate to carry out his
duties.*
4 Every candidate shall provide evidence of
having achieved the required standard of competence through:
.1 demonstration of competence to perform
the tasks and duties and to assume responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-IV/2, in
accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating
competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of that table; and
.2 examination or continuous assessment as
part of an approved course of training based on the material set out in column 2 of table
A-IV/2.
TABLE A-IV/2
Specification of minimum standard of competence for
GMDSS radio operators
Function: Radiocommunications at the
operational level
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Transmit
and receive information using GMDSS subsystems and equipment and fulfilling the functional
requirements of GMDSS |
In
addition to the requirements of the Radio Regulations, a knowledge of: .1 search and rescue radiocommunications,
including procedures in the IMO Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR)
.2 the means to prevent the transmission of
false distress alerts and the procedures to mitigate the effects of such alerts
.3 ship reporting systems
.4 radio medical services
.5 use of the International Code of Signals
and the Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary as replaced by the Standard Marine
Communication Phrases
.6 the English language both written and
spoken for the communication of information relevant to safety of life at sea
Note: This requirement may be reduced in the case of the
Restricted Radio Operator Certificate |
Examination
and assessment of evidence obtained from practical demonstration of operational procedures
using: .1 approved equipment
.2 GMDSS communication simulator, where
appropriate*
.3 radiocommunication laboratory equipment |
Transmission
and reception of communications complies with international regulations and procedures and
are carried out efficiently and effectively. English language messages relevant to the safety of the ship and persons on board
and protection of the marine environment are correctly handled. |
| Provide
radio services in emergencies |
The
provision of radio services in emergencies such as: .1 abandon ship
.2 fire on board ship
.3 partial or full breakdown of radio
installations
Preventive measures for the safety of ship
and personnel in connection with hazards related to radio equipment, including electrical
and non-ionising radiation hazards |
Assessment
and practical demonstration of operational procedures using: .1 approved equipment
.2 GMDSS communication simulator, where
appropriate
.3 radiocommunication laboratory equipment |
Response
is carried out efficiently and effectively |
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