RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and DSC equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. This includes both fixed and handheld sets.

This is an eLearning course, but one of our RYA instructor's is on hand to provide as much support as you require, this is done predominately by email, but we can also offer Skype chats at pre-arranged times.

The course covers:

•Basic radio operation

•Correct frequencies (channels) to be used

•Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures

•Ship to shore calls

•Digital Selective calling (DSC) using simulators

•Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

•Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBS)

•Search and Rescue (SART)

Course duration: 4-8 hours

Fees and Booking

Course Fee: £95.00

Whats included:

•The online course

•Support from an RYA VHF Instructor

•Course pack including RYA VHF handbook (G31)

•Learning worksheets

•Wallet size study aid

Whats not included:

•SRC Exam fee (£60-00 payable to RYA directly)