Career Details

GMDSS Radio Operator License

Description

The DO qualifies the holder to operate, and make some basic equipment adjustments to, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio installations. It also confers the operating authority of the MP.

Certifying Organization

Federal Communications Commission

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Junior Telecommunications Engineer

Certifying Organization

Exemplar Global

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

General Radiotelephone Operator License

Certifying Organization

Federal Communications Commission

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

GMDSS Radio Maintainer License

Certifying Organization

Federal Communications Commission

Type

D - Product/Equipment

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