RYA Marine VHF Radio NIGHT SCHOOL Course INCLUDING ASSESSMENT - 3 weeks from November 7th 2024.

A course 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. This includes both fixed and hand held equipment using International channels.

A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. Unnecessary transmissions could block out a Mayday distress call.

Course topics include:

* the basics of radio operation
* the correct frequencies (channels) to be used
* distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
* making ship to shore telephone calls
* Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators
* Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
* Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
* Search and Rescue (SART)

THREE EVENINGS (6.30pm - 9.30pm) from THURSDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2024.

Plenty of free car parking. Refreshments provided.

You will be sent the RYA VHF HANDBOOK by 1st Class Post upon receipt of your order.

A set of "Joining Instructions" will be sent to you by email at least 2 weeks prior to the course, giving you information about how to find the training centre and what to expect on the course so you can prepare accordingly.

On the 3rd and final session of the course there will be an assesment which must be sucessfully completed for the qualification to be awarded.

The course will be taught and examined using ICOM training radios. The exam will also include a short written test.

All new VHF sets are either fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC allowing calls to specific vessels. If you hold the 'old' VHF licence (pre-1999) you need to upgrade your qualification if you purchase new equipment. To upgrade a Restricted VHF licence to a GMDSS Short Range Certificate you should contact your local RYA Recognised Training centre to discuss the update training required and to organise a SRC examination.

Age; 16+

Maximum of 12 students.

PLEASE NOTE - A minimum of 6 students is required to run this course. If insufficient numbers enrol then the course may be cancelled no later than 24 hours before the planned start date, and full refunds will be given to any who have enrolled.