RYA VHF SRC Online
The RYA VHF SRC training course is a legal requirement for all water users who intend to use a VHF (Very High Frequency) marine radio. This course is also required before completing any RYA practical exams and to gain a commercial endorsement. With all the safety benefits this makes it this a must do course.
The RYA VHF SRC syllabus includes basic VHF operation, the correct VHF frequencies, use of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) and GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress & Safety System), distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures.
A separate exam is required following completion of your classroom course, which we will arrange for you. The exam takes between 1 and 2 hours. The RYA VHF course ensures a quality standard agreed with the RYA and MCA and is internationally recognised.
The VHF exam will be conducted at our training base on the River Hamble, most weekends, using VHF DSC sets specially modified to allow students to make May Day calls on real equipment to promote realism – without having a rescue helicopter over the classroom! VHF qualification are Ofcom regulated; an independent exam is required and consists of a short written test followed by a practical assessment.
RYA VHF Training changed on 2nd January 2014 to enable the course to be completed online but if you prefer to come into the classroom and undertake the course please click here to visit our classroom VHF course page.
Contact us at bookings@marinepowertraining.co.uk for our forthcoming exam dates.
RYA VHF SRC Online Fee Includes:
- RYA VHF Radio (G31) course notes book – worth £16.49
- Email & phone help by our RYA Interactive instructors
- VHF Radios for exams
- Refreshments during the RYA VHF SRC exam
Please note there is a separate fee of £70 charged by the RYA to cover the Ofcom certification, this will be taken by the Assessor at the time of the exam. This must be as a cheque payable to RYA or credit card; no cash will be accepted.
What To Bring:
- Packed lunch or money or a card for lunch nearby