RYA Marine Radio VHF SRC Course and Exam – Classroom
Own or use a Marine VHF Radio? Did you know it is a legal requirement to hold a license to use one? Then our 1 day course is for you. Completed the course on line ? Then take your exam here.
A course and exam for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio either fixed or hand held.
Course Content
Basics of radio operation, frequencies, distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures, making ship to shore telephone calls, Digital Selective Calling, Global Maritime Distress Safety System
Price £80.00 per person plus £76 exam fee payable directly to the RYA. Maximum of 10 students per course
Student / Instructor ratio 10:1
Previous experience and knowledge None
Duration 10 hours inclusive of 3 hours pre course reading plus exam time
Age Must be 16 to take the exam
Costs include Course materials and use of simulators
Location Ilfracombe Sea School. Ilfracombe Harbour, The Quay, EX34 9EQ
The exam SRC exams consist of a written theory exam and assessment in the practical use of marine VHF radios The exam fee is payable in advance to the RYA.
What To Bring
Recent passport sized photo, either a digital code or a physical photo.
A form of photographic ID
The RYA SRC application form printed in landscape format with which you will receive upon payment of the assessment fee from the RYA
If you fail to bring ALL of the above, you will not be eligible to sit the assessment on the day
