MCA & RYA Online Courses News Case studies About UKSA Contact us Make a donation Radio Communication HOME MCA & STCW TRAINING RADIO COMMUNICATION Radio communication Develop your marine radio and satellite communication skills with our specialist courses. Live demonstrations on our sophisticated radio equipment will enhance your understanding and practical knowledge. GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC) Learn more with our theory and practical courses Knowledge and qualifications Our courses are designed to give you detailed practical knowledge of the following: Ship stations including digital selective calling (DSC) The principles of telex over radio Operational procedures and practices Exchange of communications relevant to the safety of life at sea A mixture of theory and practical teaching Our courses include: Marine Radio Short Range Certificate This course introduces you to the use of a marine VHF radio equipped with a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) facility. GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC) This course will prepare you to sit the MCA examination for the GOC Radio Operators Certificate. This entitles you to operate the VHF, MF and HF radio and satellite equipment on board all commercial vessels of any size in any sea area. Why train at UKSA? Our flexible approach to training makes it easy to fit it essential ongoing career development and re-validation of qualifications around work commitments. Our radio communications courses are available as all-inclusive and non-residential packages, giving you flexibility to suit your needs. The residential price includes all food and accommodation for the duration of the course. Subject to availability you can upgrade your accommodation from a twin occupancy room to a single occupancy en-suite room for an additional £20 per night. If you book consecutive courses, we will include accommodation the nights in between free of charge (up to a maximum of 3 nights). Subject to availability. Share your #SeaChangeStories You can share your #SeaChangeStories across social media, please email us with your story and remember to send us your photos too. Our flexible training works around your busy schedule. Speak to an advisor on +44 (0)1983 203001 or email us EXPLORE COVID-19 Career training MCA training Leisure Schools & Groups Development Programmes About UKSA Our Impact Case studies UKSA blog Work for us Corporate events CONTACT Speak to UKSA on +44 (0)1983 294941 reception@uksa.org VISIT Arctic Road, West Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7PQ Courses accredited by .cls-1{fill:#fff;}Asset 1 .st0{fill:#FFFFFF;} British-Canoeing-logo Our registrations Cookies & Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Safeguarding Policy COVID-19 Policies © UKSA 2021. UKSA is registered in England (Company No.02251024). UKSA is a registered charity (No.299248). Patron: HRH The Princess Royal.