Description

Learn to use a VHF Radio with this interactive online course, developed by the RYA.

Who’s it for?

The RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required to operate marine VHF radio equipment on a UK flagged vessel. This includes both fixed and handheld equipment with and without Digital Selective Calling (DSC). It is obtained by successfully completing an SRC exam conducted at an RYA Recognised Training Centre.

Online training

Split into modules so that you can learn at your own pace
Expert advice and assistance from our dedicated support team
Lots of practice scenarios
Pre-assessment quiz to prepare you for the exam

This eLearning package can be completed online using a computer (PC or Mac), or using the iOS app.
(Please see additional information for full system requirements)

Following completion of the online training, candidates will be eligible to take an exam with an RYA VHF Assessor at any RYA Recognised SRC Exam Centre.

Save £5!

…if you book your exam with us when you buy your online course!
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Course contents:

The basics of VHF radio operation
Common VHF Channels, and what they’re used for
Distress and Mayday procedures
Safety and Urgency procedures
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
Search and Rescue Transponders (SART)

Included free with your course is a copy of the G31 Marine Radio handbook, (printed hard copy, or eBook) – RRP £15.99 from the RYA

If you’d like to experience a short taster of the course, click here, or you can see the course in action in the video below:

Radio Simulator

During the course, you will have a number of practical scenarios to complete using an interactive DSC radio simulator, which emulates all of the functions that you’ll find on a fixed standard Class D Marine VHF (DSC) radio set.

SRC Exam

After completing your online training, you’ll be eligible to take your RYA VHF SRC Exam, during which you will get the opportunity to use specially adapted training Marine VHF DSC Radios which have a very limited power output, and are connected via a closed circuit. This enables candidates to perform all functions (including sending DSC Mayday alerts) without accidentally alerting nearby vessels or coordinating authorities!

At the exam centre there will be plenty of opportunity to familiarise yourself with the specially adapted radio training equipment prior to commencement of the exam.

If you have any questions regarding the online course, please contact us and one of our team will be happy to advise you.

Discounts are available by arrangement for group bookings (8+), with group exams held at a venue of your choice – contact us for more info.

Additional information

Duration	6-8 hours
Course syllabus	Routine operation of marine VHF radio including DSC VHF channels to be used for each type of communication Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures Ship to shore communication Practical use of Marine VHF DSC radios Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB) Search and Rescue Transponders (SART)
Minimum System Requirements	PC running Windows 10 minimum with the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Firefox Mac running 10.13 minimum with the latest version of Safari, Google Chrome or Firefox iPad running iOS11 minimum using Safari Android tablet running 4.1 minimum using Google Chrome
Additional requirements	Mic/speakers or Headset (if using a computer) Internet connection (WiFi or 3G/4G) may incur additional data charges from your mobile provider

RYA VHF Training – Online Course