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).


Dates
:2009 Duration 1 day

Saturday 31 January

Sunday 29 March

Saturday 11 April

Saturday 02 May

Sunday 07 June

Saturday 25 July

Saturday 26 September

Saturday 28 November

Course Fee £80 + Certificate fee £25
Up-dates £60 + Certificate fee £25

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

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