RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

RYA VHF (SRC) - Online interactive Radio Course

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RYA VHF (SRC) - Online interactive Radio Course

RYA Online VHF (SRC) Radio Courses from Howellsail

NOW AVAILABLE.

The RYA VHF Short Range Certificate course changed in 2014 for the UK to come into line with (CEPT) European regulations.

The RYA VHF Radio On-line course (Short Range Certificate (SRC) course) can now be completed wherever it suits you; at work, at home or while you are travelling. When you register with Howellsail for the online course, you will receive a login and a password to the RYA Interactive site.

DURATION:

The course takes between 4 – 8 hours to complete online. (NOW AVAILABLE ON IPAD).

We strongly recommend that you try the free trial before signing up and paying for the course, to ensure that your computer is compatible with the software

Enquire now about a free trial.

Course Structure

Upon completion of the online course, you will need to take an assessment before you can be issued with a licence. This can\'t be completed online and must be carried out at an RYA Centre, at a cost of £70. The assessment takes approximately 1 hour. You will need to bring along a passport sized photograph of yourself. A range of flexible venues are available for assessments, please contact us for advice.

COURSE AIMS:

The SRC radio operator qualification authorises the holder to operate a short range marine VHF radio with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on a vessel and is a legal requirement for marine VHF users throughout the world.

Knowledge of what category of call to make. should you ever require assistance

Course topics include:

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)

Useful Information

COURSE INCLUDES:

Personal login and access to the RYA Interactive site.

RYA VHF Handbook (G31) incl. P&P. Either hard copy or Ebook, depending on your location (overseas Ebook ONLY).

Unlimited email, telephone and Skype support from our experienced instructors.

COST:

Online RYA VHF (SRC) Radio Course costs £85

Easy secure payment book online with PayPal.

We also accept payment by credit or debit card, cheque, bank transfer, etc.

PREFER TO LEARN IN A CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT?

No problem, at various dates throughout the year we also offer this one day RYA SRC VHF Radio Course course at a cost of £95 in a classroom at Pugneys Country Park in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, or dependent upon numbers and schedules, at a location of your choice.