Use of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) skill set

Non-Award

The aim of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to understand the capability and limitations of ECDIS as used during a navigational watch, to operate, interpret and analyse information obtained from ECDIS, and manage ECDIS operation, system files and data.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$3,400 total

About this course

The aim of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to understand the capability and limitations of ECDIS as used during a navigational watch, to operate, interpret and analyse information obtained from ECDIS, and manage ECDIS operation, system files and data. This course meets the requirements of STCW as revised by Manila Amendments 2010, and is AMSA approved. It also meets the requirements of IMO Model 1.27 (2012).

.

There is a written and practical assessment, and students receive an ECDIS certificate upon course completion.

Entry requirements

Must have previously obtained formal instruction in Terrestrial Navigation and be familiar with visual navigation.
Must have served a period of supervised Bridge Watch - keeping duties.
Must have completed a Basic Radar / ARPA and ENS course or Master under 24 Meters Certificate of Competency or Master up to 35 Meters Certificate of Competency.

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

Elements of ECDIS
Watch keeping with ECDIS
ECDIS Route Planning and Monitoring
ECDIS Targets, Charts and Systems
ECDIS Responsibility

South Metropolitan TAFE