GMDSS Long Range Certificate (LRC)

Chieftain Training
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Short course

In Southampton

£ 585 VAT exempt

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Southampton

The course and exam will build upon the basic skills land knowledge learnt on the RYA Short Range Certificate and will introduce Medium Frequency and High Frequency (MF&HF) marine radios. These are sometime known as Single Sideband (SSB). This will allow the Operator to use marine radio offshore, when beyond the limits of VHF radio. The certificate is internationally recognised.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Southampton (Hampshire)
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Willments Shipyard, Hazel Road, so197hs

Start date

On request
Southampton (Hampshire)
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Willments Shipyard, Hazel Road, so197hs
Timetable: 4 Days Inc. Exam

Start date

06 May 2024Enrolment now open
10 Jun 2024Enrolment now open
08 Jul 2024Enrolment now open

About this course

Skippers and crew of Yachts (under 24m) operating beyond VHF range (Area A2, A3 and A4)
Blue water sailors
Trans Ocean sailors
ARC sailors & World ARC sailors
Oyster Rally sailors
Delivery Skippers
Commercial Yachtmaster Offshore COC holders operating in Cat 1 waters (60-150 miles from a safe haven)
Commercial Yachtmaster Ocean COC holders operating in Cat 0 waters (beyond 150 miles from safe haven)
Workboat (under 24m) skippers/crew operating on vessels beyond VHF range (Area A2, A3 and A4)
Medics/ Radio operators onboard some offshore rigs

Hold the RYA SRC (Short Range Certificate)
Read the handbook before the course
Learn the phonetic alphabet (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie etc.)
Learn the information we send out before the course
While under 16s can take the course, you must be 16 or over to take the exam and be issued the certificate

MCA GMDSS Long Range Certificate (LRC) Certificate of Competence

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5.0
07/10/2022
About the course: Great training and facilities at Chieftain. Plenty of opportunity to practice on all the kit. And we all passed the exam!
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • VHF Radio
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Radio
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Long range marine radio
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Navtex
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Marine radio
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • GMDSS
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • SSB Radio
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • MF / HF
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

Teachers and trainers (1)

Doug Innes

Doug Innes

Principal

Doug has been instating marine safety courses for three decades. He has worked at sea all of that time as a yacht skipper, race skipper, workboat Master and powerboat driver. He trains Instructors for the RYA and offers consultancy to new training providers

Course programme

The course will provide a refresher on VHF and voice procedures whilst devoting considerable time to operating in sea areas A2, A3 and A4 (MF and HF SSB). Our Instructor will prepare you for the exam which takes place on the final day.

There are three components to the exam;

  • Written Paper – Radio Procedures & Regulations
  • Practical Exercise – Voice procedures during distress communications
  • Practical Exam – Demonstrate use of the equipment

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GMDSS Long Range Certificate (LRC)

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