ROC Certificate Basic (GMDSS)

ROC Certificate Basic (GMDSS)

All users of GMDSS radio equipment in the A-1 shipping area.

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RelyOn Nutec

Bergen NOK 17 971,-
February 2025 Mon. 03.02.2025 → Fri. 07.02.2025
March 2025 Mon. 03.03.2025 → Fri. 07.03.2025
April 2025 Mon. 07.04.2025 → Fri. 11.04.2025
May 2025 Mon. 19.05.2025 → Fri. 23.05.2025
June 2025 Mon. 02.06.2025 → Fri. 06.06.2025

ROC Certificate Basic (GMDSS) (ORC102)

Target GroupAll users of GMDSS radio equipment in the A-1 shipping area.

ObjectiveThe course aims to certify users of GMDSS radio equipment. The course qualifies for a Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC) in accordance with the International Radio Regulations.

Course ContentsDuring the course, delegates will cover the following topics:

Formal rules and regulations.
Service documents.
Distress, urgency and safety communications.
DSC distress communication.
EPIRB/ radio beacons.
Radar transponders.
SAR.

Operation of radio station.
Handling regulations.
Digital selective calling (DSC) for VHF.
The international maritime distress and safety system.
Navtex receivers.
Lead and acid batteries.
Charging.

PrerequisitesThe participants must have a good command of English.

If a delegate attends the course without prior radio experience, it will be difficult to pass. It is recommended that delegates have passed the VHF/SRC in advance.

ExaminationWritten, practical and oral exams.

Language course

Norwegian

Duration

5 days

Validity

Approved by

Norwegian Maritime Authority

What course are you looking for?

Offshore courses

Maritime courses

Other courses

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Easy to sign up

If the course is to be paid for by others, select invoice and fill in the invoice recipient and any reference / requisition. After registration, you will receive a registration confirmation with information about the course and the course fee. Furthermore, within 1 to 2 working days, you will receive from RelyOn Nutec an invoice and practical information for completing your course.

Competent and experienced instructors

Ex-firefighters with the practical knowledge of dealing with emergency situations.

Top modern facilities

We have training centers in Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Oslo and Trondheim. Where do you want sign up the course?

Why choose us?

The world's leading provider of course for safety, survival and skills training.

BergenStavangerKristiansandOsloTrondheim

Norway’s oldest training provider

RelyOn Nutec Bergen has been providing real-life, industry based training since 1976.

Only full-scale FF1200 tower on mainland Norway

RelyOn Nutec Bergen has the only full-scale tower for the FF1200 lifeboat which delegates can train on.

Competence provider

Our team consists of passionate instructors with backgrounds ranging from EMTs, firemen and nurses, to army personnel, offshore workers and maritime personnel. Bergen also has in-depth competence in HSE and ROC/GOC.

Why choose RelyOn Nutec Bergen?

RelyOn Nutec Bergen has had a strong presence in Laksevåg, just outside Bergen, for over 40 years. Since 1986, we have provided research-based training for workers in both the offshore and maritime industry. The centre specialises in safety training for the offshore and maritime industries, but also provides bespoke training tailored to the customer’s need.
The staff at RelyOn Nutec Bergen are highly trained, with a wide variety of backgrounds. With a full-scale lifeboat tower, fully equipped fire ground and the high-tech equipment needed to provide a safe, yet realistic training session, RelyOn Nutec Bergen offers delegates everything they need to live and work safely.

Velkommen på kurs!

RelyOn Nutec Bergen, Gravdalsveien 255, 5165 Laksevåg

47 55 94 20 00

The airport bus (Flybussen) or Bergen Light Rail (Bybanen) to Bergen Center (Byparken), approx. 45 min. Line 17 to Gravdalen, approx. 15 min. (last stop) and a short walk of approx. 5-10 min.

From Flesland approx. 20 min. ➤ Drive out on Kokstadflaten. Follow signs 580 and E39 Bergen (two roundabouts). Soon you will come to a roundabout: Take the first exit and keep left. You will see a roundabout until quite quickly: take the third exit in the direction of 556 Søreide and 555 Sotra. At the next roundabout: Second exit (follow straight ahead). Soon you will arrive at another roundabout: take the second exit (direction straight ahead). Next roundabout: Second exit (direction straight ahead) to 555 Sotra and E39 Bergen (see signs before roundabout). Soon you will enter the Button Tunnel (keep right). Follow signs to Nygård and out on the motorway until you reach an exit to Nygård / Gravdalen. At the next roundabout, take the second exit over the bridge and into a new roundabout. Keep right and exit at the first exit. Follow Rv582 Lyderhornsveien (past Rema 1000), and take the second driveway on the left. Drive straight ahead until you see the Plantation on the left. Then you will see a sign for the center in front of you. Follow signs and drive to the end of the road. Drive from the center towards Sotra and take the first exit after the Damsgård Tunnel. Follow the road approx. 200m and turn left at the gas station. Then follow the road until you have Gravdal Plantation on the left and continue on to the end.
In summary: nine roundabouts, one longer tunnel.

Good parking.

All days from 08:30 to 15:30, except Monday which starts at 08:45.

Lunch vary from day to day, usually between 11am and noon.

Course fee and infection control fee (NOK 135 / day) must be paid before the start of the course. Remember to mark payment with the order reference stated on the course confirmation that arrives the next working day. Business customers can choose to receive an invoice.

Our newest center

RelyOn Nutec Stavanger opened in November 2016, with state-of-the-art facilities.

Only RelyOn Nutec center in Norway with lifeboat simulator

Since 2017, RelyOn Nutec Stavanger has been offering lifeboat training on a brand new, custom-built simulator.

Dedicated instructors

Our expert instructors ensure that all course participants build competence in a safe and controlled environment. “RelyOn Nutec in Stavanger is always attentive and handles requests from us almost immediately. Changes are never a problem and if we have a larger group of employees we usually get tailor made solutions that are also very cost effective.” – Torbjorn Thorsen, HR Advisor, Subsea 7

Why choose RelyOn Nutec Stavanger?

Velkommen på kurs!

RelyOn Nutec Stavanger ^Buøy, Tømmerodden 10, 4077 Hundvåg

+47 55 94 20 00

The airport bus to Stavanger city center. Line 1 to Hundvågveien, approx. 22 min. Then walk for approx. 13 min.

From Sola Airport approx. 30 min. ➤ Take the Rv509 and E39 to the center of Stavanger. Take the freeway to the end and keep right towards the center. Continue on Rv509. Drive straight ahead in the next three roundabout and through the tunnel (Bergeland tunnel). After this, turn right towards the city bridge. Follow the Fv453 over the city bridge towards Hundvåg until you reach Rosenberg Verft. Turn left towards the yard and here you will most likely see signs for the center. Follow the signs. In summary: six to seven roundabouts, bridge from downtown Stavanger (Bybrua).

Good parking.

All days from 08:30 to 15:30.

Lunch vary from day to day, usually between 11am and noon.

Course fee and infection control fee (NOK 135 / day) must be paid before the start of the course. Remember to mark payment with the order reference stated on the course confirmation that arrives the next working day. Business customers can choose to receive an invoice.

Specialist at Industrial Protection

Our instructors have long experience in planning, conducting and evaluating industrial safety courses for large and small customers, and are the only center in Norway that offers Chemical Diving regularly.

Our southernmost course center

Positioned on the southern coast of Norway, RelyOn Nutec Kristiansand takes advantage of the mild climate in its security courses.

Expert Instructors

The instructors at RelyOn Nutec Kristiansand have dedicated their careers to meeting customer needs. A dedicated team with backgrounds from the fire service, health care system and the Armed Forces ensure that all courses meet the highest standards “We have always had a good cooperation with RelyOn Nutec Kristiansand.” – Anita Elvebakk, Manager Internal Training, NOV Rig Technologies.

Why choose RelyOn Nutec Kristiansand?

Kristiansand was incorporated into RelyOn Nutec in 2015, but has long assisted local businesses with their training needs. The center specializes in industrial defense training, and has for several years facilitated large training sessions and individual exercises for industrial protection companies in the area. The fitness center has all the necessary facilities to conduct safety courses of the highest standard for offshore, maritime, aviation and military. All courses are conducted to the highest standard, and together with the customer, the best emergency procedures and contingency plans are prepared to cope with any incident.

Velkommen på kurs!

RelyOn Nutec Kristiansand, Bjerkvika, 4657 Kjevik

+47 55 94 20 00

From Kjevik Airport – approx. 6 min. walk. ➤ When you get out of the terminal, you walk directly across the parking lot and on to the motorway until you arrive at RelyOn Nutec Kristiansand.

Only one roundabout on Kjevik. Turn right into this one and follow the road until you see the parking lot for course participants.

Good parking.

All days from 08:30 to 15:30.

Lunch vary from day to day, usually between 11am and noon.

Course fee and infection control fee (NOK 135 / day) must be paid before the start of the course. Remember to mark payment with the order reference stated on the course confirmation that arrives the next working day. Business customers can choose to receive an invoice.

Specialized courses

In addition to our standard safety courses, the instructors in Oslo can easily customize all equipment to suit every customer´s needs, such as the Police, various departments in the Armed Forces and helicopter service.

Research-based training

All our courses have been developed through research-based analysis and industry experience.

A dedicated team

Our employees are always ready to give the course participants modern courses, which develop along with the needs of the customers. “The employees at RelyOn Nutec Oslo are professional and service minded. The training is of high quality and the instructors show a high level of knowledge.” – Erica Balke, Flight Ops Support | Svensk Luftambulans SLA

Why choose RelyOn Nutec Oslo?

RelyOn Nutec Oslo is located right on the water’s edge at Nesodden. The position along the fjord provides quick and easy access to the water for all sea exercises. The fitness center has all the necessary equipment to maintain safety courses for both the offshore and maritime industries, as well as all onshore industry. Our employees always ensure that all course participants have a positive experience while learning the necessary skills to be able to carry out their work in the safest possible way. This competence and experience is the key to successful competence building in the participants.

Velkommen på kurs!

RelyOn Nutec Oslo, Svestadveien 27, 1458 Fjellstrand

+47 55 94 20 00

Take the nose boat from Aker Brygge and be picked up by bus or organize a taxi. The boat takes 25 min, and then it takes another 25 min. by bus or taxi from Nesoddtangen. In summary: By bus, boat and flight train it takes a total of approx. 2 hours.

Express Train (Flytog): Gardermoen to Oslo S. Walk or take taxi / tram to Aker Brygge. Boat: B10 from Aker Brygge to Nesoddtangen, about 25 min. Bus: Line 575 from Nesoddtangen to Svestadveien, about 25 min. Walk for 5 min. Follotaxi tlf: (+47) 64 85 68 68 or directly ordered on tel 064 85.

Good parking.

All days from 08:30 to 15:30.

Lunch vary from day to day, usually between 11am and noon.

Course fee and infection control fee (NOK 135 / day) must be paid before the start of the course. Remember to mark payment with the order reference stated on the course confirmation that arrives the next working day. Business customers can choose to receive an invoice.

Expertise for all industries

No matter which industries you work in, RelyOn Nutec Trondheim is your security partner.

Our northernmost fitness center in Norway

RelyOn Nutec Trondheim is our northernmost fitness center in Norway, assisting customers along the entire coastline.

The preferred location for training sessions

RelyOn Nutec Trondheim has the ability to customize large trainings for the entire company, and is the preferred location of several large companies. “The employees at RelyOn Nutec Oslo are professional and service minded. The training is of high quality and the instructors show a high level of knowledge.” – Erica Balke, Flight Ops Support | Svensk Luftambulans SLA

Why choose RelyOn Nutec Trondheim?

RelyOn Nutec Trondheim is our northernmost fitness center. The center specializes in safety courses in maritime industry, aquaculture and Norwegian Oil and Gas. With the Trondheim Fjord as the nearest neighbor, the center has the opportunity to create realistic scenarios that prepare the participants for any situation. Our competent and flexible instructors and advisors ensure that all course participants receive the necessary training to do their job with their own, and others, safety in the front seat.

Velkommen på kurs!

RelyOn Nutec Trondheim, Svestadveien 27, 1458 Fjellstrand

+47 55 94 20 00

Airport shuttle to Trondheim City Center. Lines 11 and 75 to Høvringen. Then walk for 2 min.

From Værnes Airport approx. 35 min. ➤ Take the Meierivegen and E14 to E6 Stjørdal. Continue on the E6 to Trondheim. Then follow Rv706 Sluppen through three roundabouts, before taking the fourth roundabout onto Rv715. After about 150 meters you will see signs to the fitness center on the right. In summary: approx. six roundabouts.

Good parking.

All days from 08:30 to 15:30.

Lunch vary from day to day, usually between 11am and noon.

Course fee and infection control fee (NOK 135 / day) must be paid before the start of the course. Remember to mark payment with the order reference stated on the course confirmation that arrives the next working day. Business customers can choose to receive an invoice.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!