VHF Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) including GMDSS

The Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the radio operator qualification which authorises the holder to operate a VHF Radiotelephone, fitted with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) onboard any British vessel which is voluntarily fitted with radio equipment.
This one day assessment course teaches you normal voice procedures for VHF radio and the use of DSC using simulators, followed by an a short written test. This standard qualification for the operation of equipment using procedures and techniques also covers GMDSS fit equipment such as Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB) and Search & Rescue Transponders (SART) as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

Duration 1 day

Dates
:2008

Saturday 23 February
Sunday 16 March
Sunday 20 April
Saturday 24 May
Saturday 21 June
Saturday 26 July
Saturday 23 August
Saturday 20 September
Sunday 25 October

There is a lot to learn on this one day course and some pre-course reading is essential. We suggest RYA VHF Radio (inc. GMDSS) Ref: G22/02 £5.50

Course Fee £80 + Certificate fee £22
Up-dates £60 + Certificate fee £22

Note:
It is illegal to use a marine band VHF radio without the appropriate licences.