RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

It is a legal requirement that if you have a Marine VHF Radio either with or without DSC (Digital Selective Calling) including a handheld VHF Radio, one person on board has to have the RYA VHF SRC Operators Certificate. This can be obtained by completing the online course or by attending a one day classroom based course. The VHF Radio course covers the following: VHF Radio rules and regulations Hands on operation of marine VHF/DSC Radios The phonetic alphabet Basic radio language Use of correct channels Making calls to other stations Sending a distress alert and distress message Sending an urgency alert and message Sending a safety alert and message Making routine alerts and calls EPIRBs SARTs ATIS The online course software which is compatible with PC, Mac or Ipad is fully interactive and includes a VHF DSC Radio Simulator for you to practice on. The course is split into seven training modules which are downloaded as a single course package, and a Pre-exam Knowledge Check Once installed, the training modules can be completed offline but you must go back online when youve finished so that the completion of the modules can be synced to RYA Interactive and allow you to continue to the Pre-exam Knowledge Check. On booking you will be sent login details and a pack will be issued to you which will include a copy of the RYA VHF Handbook to assist with your studying. Once you have successfully completed all of the modules online and completed the Pre-exam knowledge check you will be issued with a course completion certificate which will have a unique reference number on it. You will then need to contact us to arrange a convenient time to attend for the SRC examination which is split into two parts, a short written test and a practical assessment. We anticipate that it will take about 1 ½ hours to give you sufficient time to be able to practice on the radio before being assessed. On successful completion your application form together with the £70 examination and certificate RYA fee will be sent to the RYA who will then issue your RYA VHF SRC Operators Certificate