YachtCom offers the opportunity for
anyone wishing to obtain the GMDSS Long Range Certificate to study on-line
using YachtCom's e-learning package 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 e-learning 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 in YachtCom's e-study: -
- 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 e-study 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 15 to 20
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 the e-learning program and we can monitor their progress.
Agenda for the 2 days at YachtCom:-
Day 1 -
Practical use of equipment including GMDSS procedures,
radio telephone group exercise and mock exams.
Day 2 -
Revision, course conclusion and exam.