Membership Benefits
Membership benefits include examiner training, staff and equipment approval and advice. Each Centre provides delegates to the Examiner’s Panel where the design and content of examinations is discussed and approved. In addition, members contribute to the work of the Association using newsletters, circulars and attendance at AGM.
AMERC representatives serve on a number of committees concerned with education and training. In particular Members with specialist knowledge contribute to committees of IMO, the ITU and the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB).
Membership Classes
The Association offers either Full or Associate membership.
Full membership is open to colleges and other educational establishments providing GMDSS and marine radio-electronics courses. Full members need to be able to demonstrate their support for the implementation of a soundly based vocational education programme. Such programmes must integrate practical experience on commercial equipment and competence based assessment.
Associate membership is available to companies, organisations or individuals involved in the training of electronics and communications technical personnel. Associate members also need to share in the educational aims and objectives of AMERC.
AMERC is always pleased to consider new applications for either full or associate membership. For further details please complete the form below.