Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems (ECDIS) type specific – Furuno


North East Scotland College

Course details

Course description

This online course provides instruction on the use and operation of ECDIS for type specific Furuno.

This Type-Specific ECDIS training course provides you with specific knowledge of the functionality and effective use of the FURUNO ECDIS.
This computer based training package is supported by experienced ECDIS tutors.

What you will experience
  • Familiarisation with available functions
  • Familiarisation with the menu structure
  • Display setup
  • Setting of safety values
  • Recognition of alarms and malfunction indicators and the appropriate actions to be taken
  • Route planning
  • Route monitoring
  • Changing to back-up systems
  • Loading and updating of charts and licenses
  • Software updating
  • The course is concluded with a compulsory test and, if passed, a certificate is issued. The certificate confirms the successful completion of the type specific ECDIS course.

    Provided by

    North East Scotland College

    enquiry@nescol.ac.uk

    0300 330 5550

    Provider website

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    Entry requirements

    You will have completed the generic 5 day IMO 1.27 ECDIS for entry on to this course.

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    Course details

    Online

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    Venue details

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

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