Test tasks’ database for GMDSS Operators is a part of Crew Knowledge Assessment Software (KAS 1.0), it is designed for detailed assessment of GMDSS Operators in accordance with Section IV of STCW Convention 1978, as amended.
GMDSS test tasks database includes topics for the following crew:
- GMDSS General Operator
- GMDSS Restricted Operator
The contents of tests, issued within the comprehensive and detailed testing, including a set of competences and a number of tasks for each of them, are pre-determined by the manufacturer of the KAS. The contents of tests, issued within specific testing, is pre-determined by an Examiner.
It is possible to provide additional testing by competences that will be included into the test by an Examiner, based on the results of comprehensive, detailed or specific testing.
The Constructor allows the Examiner to create test tasks of 10 types and a list of competences, and combine them into tests for specific testing.
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DNV SeaSkill has verified that the software application Knowledge Assessment Software “KAS”, Version 1.1 provided STORM Company has been assessed in relation to Part B of the STCW Code, Chapter B-I/6, para. 11 and the competencies listed in part A of the STCW Code and confirmed that tasks and questions in KAS cover STCW Code Chapters A-II, A-IV, A-V/2, A-V/4 and A-VI.
DNV Statement of Compliance officially approves that KAS can be used for comprehensive assessment of master and deck department subject to a vessel’s type (including ships operated in Polar Waters and passenger ships), installed equipment (RADAR, ARPA, ECDIS) and designated duties (security, fast rescue boats), as well as GMDSS radio operators.