What is this course?

This VHF course allow you to apply for your Short Range Certificate (SRC) or 'Authority to Operate'. It is a one day courses taking place in the classroom with a short assessment at the end of the day.

Why would I take this course?

It is a requirement that anyone using a VHf marine radio has an Authority to Operate. In addition, you will learn how to use the radio gaining confidence at making calls and understanding how to use the radio to obtain safety information, call for help if needed and making routine calls.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for those using VHF radios on the water. It doesn't matter whether you are the helm on a boat or the crew, it is important that you understand how to use the radio and no previous experience is needed.

What should I expect from the day?

During the day we will look at the skills you need to operate a VHF radio. We will cover a little theory looking at the channels to use, who we might call, how to set up the radio to obtain the best chance of communication and we will also look at other types of equipments such as EPIRBs and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs).

The course is focussed on using the radio and understanding its functions not technical electronics! We like to give everyone on the course plenty of hands on practice on the training radios so that you are ready to leave the course and use your live radio with no worries.

Who will teach me?

The majority of our courses are taught by one of the partners in the business - either the Chief Instructor (Dom) or the Centre Principal (Sarah)

What's Included?

Your course book and course materials. During the day you will have use of one of our training radios and we provide plenty of tea, coffee and cookies!

What extras are there?

Please note there is a separate fee of £60 payable to the RYA for your assessment and 'license' This is a one off fee and is payable directly to the RYA, - a link will be given at time of booking.

How many other people will be on my course?

The RYA permit us to run this course for up to 12 students. However at Dorset Marine Training we prefer to limit our courses to a maximum of 6 to allow our students lots of time to ask questions and receive individual attention.

Further information:

Please contact us to discuss - 01202 901267, enquiries@dorsetmarinetraining.co.uk or have a look at our website: https://dorsetmarinetraining.co.uk/enigma-portfolio/vhf-src-radio-courses/

Notes:

NB. If you can gather together a group of friends/family we can run this course on a date and at a location to suit you (max course size is 10 but contact us to discuss the best options for your group) Please note that courses run subject to min course bookings, should this fail to be reached you will be contacted and refunded in full.

Although the ticket option states no refunds- we are aware that sometimes events occur that we are not expecting so please be assured we will always do our best to work with you to transfer to a new date. Our terms and conditions are available on our website.

NB. We close bookings online before the event - we still take bookings closer but please contact us direct. Whenever you book here you should receive personalised confirmation directly from us at Dorset Marine Training within 24 hrs with joining information - if this is not received (not been known yet!) please contact us ASAP! Please note occasionally events may need to be changed. Booking are not confirmed until you receive our email so please do not book accommodation or travel in advance.

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