RYA Online VHF Radio course

Short course

Online

£ 65 VAT exempt

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    6h

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

This is the Online Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Distance learning Marine VHF Radio course you can take this course via the web-based RYA Interactive portal in your own time at your own pace.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This course will make you ready to take the face to face RYA Short Range Certificate final exam.

At the end of this course, you will understand the Marine VHF Radio protocols and procedures.

The final SRC Licence will cover you to operate a Marine VHF in sea area A1, 40 Nautical miles offshore on a lesuire craft.

This Online course is ideal for anyone who intends to use a Marine VHF Radio in inshore coastal waters.

The course is ideal for Sea kayakers, Powerboaters, Sailors and charter skippers etc.

You must be over 16 years old to take the final SRC exam.

You will require a good Internet connection or Mobile internet 3G or 4G

The training is available in two formats. The web-based training is designed to work across the devices and operating systems shown below. It is optimized for the latest technology, fully responsive, suitable for high definition screens and provides an improved user experience.

PC running Windows 10 minimum with the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Firefox.

The course will work on MACs and iPad and Android Tablets.

MCA/RYA Short Range Certificate Licence

You can fit this distance learning course around your lifestyle and work commitments.

You will have access to a named UK online course tutor if you need support.

No you will have to attend an RYA Training centre to take the SRC exam face to face.

We estimate it takes 6 to 8 hours to complete the course.

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Subjects

  • Radio
  • VHF Radio
  • GMDSS
  • EPIRB
  • Coastguard
  • Communications
  • Maritime
  • SEASAFETY
  • RNLI
  • Distress
  • DSC
  • VHF

Teachers and trainers (1)

Paul Harrison

Paul Harrison

Assessor

Course programme

If you encountered an emergency at sea would you know how to call for help? The Marine VHF Radio is an important piece of safety equipment onboard, understanding the correct procedures when operating the VHF Radio is vital and could save you or your crews’ lives.

About Marine Radio

  • How the Radio works
  • Using the Radio
  • GMDSS
  • Distress Calling
  • Urgency and Safety Calling
  • Rules and Licensing
  • Interactive VHF DSC Radio Simulator practice scenarios

The Online RYA VHF Radio course will also come with a Marine Radio Simulator inbuilt so you can practise using the Marine VHF Radio interactively.



Additional information

We do make sure every distance learning student is given assistance to find a local RYA Training centre to take the final SRC face-to-face exam.

RYA Online VHF Radio course

£ 65 VAT exempt