RYA VHF Radio

The RYA Marine VHF Radio Course is for anyone who operates a fixed or a handheld marine VHF (Very High Frequency) Radio. The VHF radio is a very important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures and regulations. The SRC is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of the VHF and VHF DSC (Digital Selective Calling) equipment.

The course is 10 hours in duration and is split between 3 hours of pre-course reading, and 7 hours in the classroom. There is an independent examination at the end of the course which consists of a written and a practical examination.

1 day course £130pp.

Course fee does not include the £76 exam fee. You will be sent a link to make the payment for the exam in your booking confirmation email.

Given our commitment to keep prices as low as possible, in the current economic climate we reserve the right to cancel & reschedule any course which is not fully booked

Course Syllabus

The basics of radio operation
The correct frequencies (channels) to be used
Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
Making ship-to-shore telephone calls
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using training radios
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Emergency Position Indicating Beacons (EPIRBs)
AIS-SART (Search and Rescue Transmitter) and RADAR-SART (Search and Rescue Transponders)

Pre Requisites

None

Whats Included

1 day of training in our classroom using our training radios
Notepad & pen
Tea, Coffee and Refreshments
VHF Course Handbook (Posted to you before hand)

SRC Exam Payment

Please click here for details of the 'pre payment' for the VHF Exam which costs £70pp and is NOT included in the course price.
The exam will take the following form: 30 minutes Written Exam, then 15 minutes familiarity of radios, followed by Practical Assessment – covering Routine, Mayday, Pan Pan, Security calls including using DSC Alerts.

Course Dates

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