The VHF (SRC) marine radio course is the minimum qualification you will require, by law, to operate VHF & Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel fitted with a radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The course is suitable for those using all forms of watercraft whether motor boating, sailing, paddle boarding or kayaking and we will use relevant examples based on course attendees. We have both handheld and fixed training radios for use on the course. We welcome complete beginners, no prior knowledge required and on larger boats, this course is as important for crew as it is for skippers!
What Happens?
Prior to the VHF (SRC) marine radio course we will send out a book for you to complete pre-course reading. This will enable you to maximise learning on the day, you should expect to spend three hours on this work. Although indoors, we will spend a significant amount of time using training radios to practice radio calls. Our instructors are keen to cover information relevant to your water activities whilst covering the mandatory syllabus. We pride ourselves on conducting the assessment in a friendly and relaxed manner whilst maintaining the standards required.
On the day our scheduled courses are usually limited to 4 people although very occasionally we may allow up to 6 (we are allowed up to 12). This limit gives everyone plenty of opportunity to practise and ask questions relevant to their boating.
Assessments: we arrange these to take place on the day after teaching time. If you prefer to take it on an alternative day just let us know. Teaching times are usually 0900-1630, assessments usually 1630-1830 depending on course numbers. Occasionally we may have a 0930 start with times adjusted accordingly. Please note the assessment fee detailed below.
Cost:
Please remember that in addition to the course fee there is also an assessment fee of £76 payable to the RYA just prior to the day of assessment.
Important Info:
Please note that courses run subject to min course bookings, should this fail to be reached you will be contacted and refunded in full. Bookings are not confirmed until we have spoken directly with you.
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 full terms and conditions are available on our website.
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 please contact us ASAP!
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