Course Details
| Course Duration | One day |
| Times | 09.00 - 17.00 |
| Minimum Age | 16 Years old |
| Course Handbook | A comprehensive RYA VHF / SRC DSC Handbook is issued to support the course |
| Assessment | To successfully complete the course you will need to pass an assessment, this is in the form of a short written / multiple choice assessment and a practical assessment on the use of a Digital VHF Radio conducted by a visiting RYA VHF Assessor |
| Photo | You will need to provide a current Passport size Photograph of yourself and proof of identity. |
| VHF Operators Licence | On a successful completion of the course assessment, you will have to pay a fee, currently £70.00 to the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) for processing and supplying the VHF / SRC Radio Operators Licence, the RYA will post the Operators Licence to the address given by yourself on the day |
| Refreshments | We are providing tea and coffee that you can make yourself. |
| Lunch | Bring your own lunch. |
| Parking | Is free |
| Course Fee 1:1 | £249.00 |
Course Information
A one-day course for anyone who owns or uses a fixed or hand-held marine VHF radio.
The Short Range Licence is the minimum qualification required by law to control
the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British
flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio.
This includes both fixed and hand held equipment using International channels.
A VHF radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to
understand the correct procedures. Unnecessary transmissions could block out a Mayday distress call.
All new VHF sets are either fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC allowing calls
to specific vessels.
If you hold the ‘old’ VHF licence (pre-1999) you will need to upgrade your qualification if you purchase or use new VHF DSC Radio equipment. This can be done by attending this one-day course.
VHF SRC / DSC Radios
Tec Rec Coaching have some of the latest VHF Radios that are available on the market for you to use on the RYA VHF Radio course
These Radios are manufacturers current VHF Radios that have been turned into simulators
We have the latest DSC VHF training radios on the market including ICOM and Standard Horizon hand held DSC VHF training radios.
We will provide you with a variety of VHF/DSC scenarios to try out with our simulators that will help develop your confidence with VHF Radio operation on the VHF Radio course
A variety of VHF SRC DSC Radio Simulators available
On the VHF course you will have the opportunity to practice with the VHF Radio Simulators.
Interactive sessions involving; Intership calling, calling a Marina, Securite, PanPan, MayDay, and MayDay Relay.
"Excellent course & one to one tuition what more can you ask"
Charles Haskell. RYA VHF SRC course.
1:1 Training course fee £249.00.
Please contact Tec Rec Coaching by phone Tel 07970 891377 or email, to discuss/arrange a suitable date