RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

This radio operator qualification authorises the holder to operate a short range marine VHF radio both with or without Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on board any British vessel that is voluntarily fitted with radio equipment. Essentially, it’s the VHF licence for leisure users. This qualification is a legal requirement for marine VHF users throughout the world. It is also useful to know what to do if you ever require assistance.

Course Structure

The course concentrates on use of VHF Radio under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). In addition to VHF procedures, it also covers Digital Selective Calling (DSC), Navtex, EPIRBs and SARTs. This certificate has replaced the old VHF Restricted Licence and is the qualification required to operate a marine VHF Radio.

The classroom course is taught using our range of 14 live DSC and Navtex sets. You can expect to practice on Simrad, Icom and Silva radios and a Nasa Navtex set during your course.

Useful Information

The RYA SRC (VHF Radio) course can now be taken either in the classroom or online. The materials covered within the course will be the same, so you can simply pick the method of study that best suits you. Either way, there is a RYA SRC Exam at the end of the course (which can be taken at our centre).

Pre Requisites:

Learn the phonetic alphabet in advance

Read the RYA SRC handbook before the course, this book is included in your course fee and we will give you the choice of recieving it in digital or printed format

While under 16s can take the course, you mst be 16 or over to take the exam and be issued the actual certificate

To be able to do the online course you must have access to a PC, Mac or iPad

What's Included:

Classoom Based Option

Use of our Simrad, Icom, Silva or Standard Horizon VHF / DSC simulators

Use of our NASA Navtex simulator

A full day's training

Tea/Coffee

Free parking at our centre ( Subject to term & conditions )

Online Course Option:

Personal login and access to the RYA Interactive site

Unlimited email support from our experienced instructors

Course Materials for both Options:

Regardless of whether you enroll on the classroom or the online version of the course you will receive a copy of the RYA VHF Handbook (by Tim Bartlett) included in your course fee to allow some pre reading. This book usually retails at £14. You can choose which of the following suits you: A printed book (free postage within the UK, £5 for rest of Europe, £10 for rest of world).

Alternatively we can send you a code to download this content as an E-book. Athough the actual content of the book is the same, the E-book benefits from various animations, video and interactive tools and you will receive the E-book code by email much quicker than waiting for the printed version in the post. In order to read the E-book you will require a compatible device. You can download the free RYA book App now.

What's Not Included:

RYA SRC Exam Fee (payable to the assessor on the day)

Lunch