Marine Radio SRC Course
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.
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Required experience
None
Minimum duration
10 hours plus exam time. The exam will always be classroom based but the course can be taken in the classroom or online.
Minimum age 16
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
Certificate issuing criteria
To be able to operate the radio and know the procedures required to use the radio.
Format
This course is based either online or in the classroom with the exam taking place in the classroom.
Both the classroom course and the online course are available through our training centres. Contact a training centre or visit their website to find more details.
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 to the RYA.
Most candidates are required to complete an RYA SRC course prior to taking the exam, therefore the majority of exams take place at the end of the course. The RYA training centre will give you details of the time and location for your exam when you book your course. .
