Description
Why a VHF Radio is Essential for Your Safety
A VHF radio is one of the most important safety tools you can have on your boat. However, knowing how to operate it correctly and understanding the legal requirements – is just as crucial.
About the RYA VHF Radio Course (Short Range Certificate)
The RYA VHF Radio Course, also known as the Short Range Certificate (SRC), is available both in the classroom and online. Since the course content remains the same for both options, you can choose the learning method that best suits you. To see an example of the course in action, check out this video: https://youtu.be/a0CEKRLey9Q.
The marine VHF radio can be used under the supervision of a licensed operator.
Who Can Use a Marine VHF Radio?
You can operate a marine VHF radio under the supervision of a licensed operator. However, if you use one without the correct Authority to Operate or a ship’s radio license, you risk prosecution, and your equipment may be confiscated.
What You Will Learn in the Course
The one-day RYA SRC/VHF Radio Course covers the fundamental skills needed for VHF radio operation, including:
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Choosing the correct channels.
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Understanding distress, emergency, and medical assistance procedures.
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Using training radio sets to practice controls and DSC functions in the classroom.
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Navigating the built-in simulator for hands-on practice in the online course.
With the implementation of the Global Maritime Distress System (GMDSS), the VHF radio network has undergone significant changes. This course ensures you stay up to date with these advancements.
How the Exam Works
Regardless of whether you take the classroom or online course, an exam is required at the end:
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If you choose the classroom course, the exam takes place on the same day.
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If you opt for the online course, we will schedule your exam when you feel ready.
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Before the exam, you will have time to familiarize yourself with the marine VHF radio.
RYA Interactive Course Access Details
- To enable access to the RYA SRC course we need to share some of your personal data with the RYA via your user profile in RYA Interactive. This online learning portal is hosted and maintained by a third party (Learning Pool), which will not use your personal information for any reason other than enabling your course.
- Your name and email address will be entered on RYA Interactive to create your user account. On your first access to the site, you are asked to enter your address and date of birth.
- You will have access to the site for one year to complete your online course. During this period, your personal information will be held on the RYA interactive site. This will be available to this training centre and the RYA only to manage your course.
- On completion of the RYA SRC course, your name, email address, date of birth and address are transferred to the RYA. This is to record details of the course and any certification earnt.
- This information allows the RYA to record your certification, update any records they may hold about you or your qualifications and verify your certificate.
- After one year from the date of your last login, your user account will be removed from RYA Interactive.
Full details of how the RYA deal with your personal information is displayed when you first access RYA Interactive.
Instructional support will be provided by Wavelength Training Ltd for the duration of your course.
All RYA courses are supplied by the RYA Registered Training Centre “Wavelength Training Ltd” at our address in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland or through the RYA Interactive training site.
