Description

Course Dates and Cost

Saturday 24th May 2025

Cost £75

About the course

A course and exam for anyone who owns or operates 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.

The course contains the basics of radio operation, frequencies, distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures, making ship to shore telephone calls, Digital Selective Calling, the Global Maritime Distress Safety System.

SRC exams consist of a written theory exam and assessment in the practical use of marine VHF radios.  The exam will be conducted at the club on the same day as the course but you must book it directly with the RYA

The exam fee of £76 is payable directly to the RYA – https://www.rya.org.uk/training/theory/src-exams You will need an account on the RYA website; if you don’t have one you can register one for free.