RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

The Short Range Certificate is the VHF licence issued to someone who has completed both SRC training and assessment, in order to be competent to use a marine radio. From January 2014, anyone who would like an SRC (Short Range Certificate) will have to undergo a short exam after their training. Even if you have completed the course online, you will still need to attend an RYA centre in order to sit the exam. The exam consists of two sections: a written paper and practical use of a marine VHF (Very High Frequency) Radio / DSC (Digital Selective Calling) set.

At Stormforce Coaching, you can pre-book an SRC exam seven days a week, at a time that suits you. If you complete a classroom based SRC course with us, the SRC exam will automatically follow at the end of the course. However, if you completed your training course online or with another training provider, we will arrange an exam at a time that suits you.

Course Structure

The written exam paper consists of a combination of multiple choice questions and some longer answers; it can cover any part of the Short Range Certificate Course.

Useful Information

Pre Requisites:

Candidates should be a minimum of age 16

Candidates must hold one of the following before attending an exam:

RYA Short Range Certificate Classroom Course Completion Number OR

RYA Short Range Certificate Online Course Completion Number OR

The old RYA VHF Authority to Operate* OR

An Aviation Radio Licence*

* Holders of either of these certificates are advised to attend the full Short Range Certificate Course, although, as an alternative, they may complete relevant self study and simply attend an exam.

What's Included:

The exam fee includes the following:

Written SRC Exam

Practical SRC Assessment

Use of our training VHF/DSC simulators

Posting of paperwork

Issue of the Short Range Certificate by the RYA

Tea/Coffee

Free Parking ( Subject to terms & conditions )

What's Not Included:

SRC Training, although this can be provided separately, if necessary

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