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This is a course for anyone who wishes to use or who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand how to operate it. Misuse of, or sending unnecessary transmissions could interfere with essential radio communication or a distress alert.
In order to legally operate radio transmissions, a student must hold a minimum certification of the SRC or Short Range Radio Licence. This certificate also allows you to use equipment fitted with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) functions which is commonly available on modern radio equipment.
A radio operator must hold a current certificate to operate the VHF radio. The SRC (Short Range Radio Certificate) is the minimum qualification required by law to operate the VFH / Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any vessel fitted with a radio. This includes both fixed and hand held equipment using International channels
Upon the successful completion of this one day course, you will receive a Course Completion Certificate and can be eligible for direct examination. For MOSS Sailing customers, the exam session is included in the course fee.
Please note that a one-off licence fee of £76.00 (GBP) per application is payable directly to the RYA.
Upon payment to the RYA, you will be sent the SRCAPP application form which facilitates application for the exam session.
The examination, which is invigilated by Moss and included in the course fee, must be attended in person at our training centre and comprises the use of radio simulators and a written test.
The exam is also available for students who have acquired the SRC course at other training centres, however, please note that there will be an admin charge applied.