Maritime Radio VHF (SRC)
Course Overview:
The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. This includes both fixed and hand held equipment using International channels.
A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. Unnecessary transmissions could block out a Mayday distress call.
All new VHF sets are either fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC allowing calls to specific vessels. If you hold the ‘old’ VHF licence (pre-1999) you need to upgrade your qualification if you purchase new equipment.
Level: Beginner
Qualification: RYA/MCA Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence
Course fee: £129
Format:
Requirements/ Prerequisites:
No experience required.
Ability after course:
Allows and enables student to legally use and operate a VHF (SRC) Radio.
How to take the VHF (SRC) Course:
The VHF (SRC) course is an online course taken through RYA interactive. The exam must be taken at Findhorn Marina. Findhorn Marina provides you with remote access to an instructor who will be on hand to help if you have any queries during the online course.
To register for the VHF (SRC) E-Learning course first contact us on 01309 690099 so we can issue you with RYA Interactive E-Learning login details to get you started.
The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. This includes both fixed and hand held equipment using International channels.
A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. Unnecessary transmissions could block out a Mayday distress call.
All new VHF sets are either fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC allowing calls to specific vessels. If you hold the ‘old’ VHF licence (pre-1999) you need to upgrade your qualification if you purchase new equipment.
Level: Beginner
Qualification: RYA/MCA Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence
Course fee: £129
Format:
- the basics of radio operation
- the correct frequencies (channels) to be used
- distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
- making ship to shore telephone calls
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
- Search and Rescue (SART)
Requirements/ Prerequisites:
No experience required.
Ability after course:
Allows and enables student to legally use and operate a VHF (SRC) Radio.
How to take the VHF (SRC) Course:
The VHF (SRC) course is an online course taken through RYA interactive. The exam must be taken at Findhorn Marina. Findhorn Marina provides you with remote access to an instructor who will be on hand to help if you have any queries during the online course.
To register for the VHF (SRC) E-Learning course first contact us on 01309 690099 so we can issue you with RYA Interactive E-Learning login details to get you started.