The VHF Radio Short Range Certificate training course is for all individuals who use VHF SRC radio equipment.
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Objective
The objective of the VHF Radio Short Range Certificate training course is to equip delegates with a greater knowledge and understanding of the short range radio equipment.
Course content
The VHF Radio Short Range Certificate training course covers a variety of topics including:
• Capabilities and limitations of marine band short range radio
• Communication ranges
• Characteristics of the different types of short range radios
• Distress, safety and calling procedures
• Intership communications
• Ship movement
• Public correspondence
• Digital selective calling
Exam
On successful completion of this course delegates would have completed a theoretical test, and have participated in the practical content including an oral examination with the use of
computerised simulator.
Successful delegates will be issued a RYA-approved VHF Radio Short Range certificate.
