VHF SHORT RANGE RADIO OPERATOR'S COURSE (SRC)

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The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) became operational on the 1st of February 1999. And an increasing amount of GMDSS VHF equipment is now available for small craft.

To prepare sailors for VHF communications in the GMDSS era, the MCA/RYA have introduced the GMDSS Short Range Radio Certificate (SRC). The SRC has replaced the VHF Operator's Certificate and is now the minimum radio qualification examined in UK. (existing holders of VHF radio operator certificates are still legal to operate, but must update to SRC if they fit or operate GMDSS equipment)

The SRC is a mandatory qualification for operators on small craft fitted with VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC).

Who needs a SRC Operator's Certificate ?

• Mariners with VHF DSC installations. All new VHF equipment on sale in the U.K. will be required to be DSC compatable (from Jan 2001)
• MCA Code of Practice small craft operating in GMDSS Area A1.

Course Requirements

• Fluency in the phonetic alphabet. (Click here for a copy of the Phonetic Alphabet)
• One passport photograph.

Apart from those requirements, no previous knowledge is assumed. The course will guide you through the radio examination requirements, with practical work using Icom M501 and DS-100 equipment.

RT TRAINING COURSES

The RYA SRC Course is a one day course with the qualification being awarded by trainer assessment.


Course Plan

0900 Start
The morning session will cover the practical operation of a standard Marine VHF. Channel usage.
Distress/Urgency/Safety and routine voice procedures.
1300 Completion of first session.

1300-1330 Break for Lunch - Bring something to munch.

1330 Start of GMDSS Session
The GMDSS scheme
Equipment used in GMDSS i.e. EPIRBs, SARTS, Digital Selective Calling (DSC) NAVTEX.
Practical use of DSC equipment.
Skills assessment
1730 Completion of Course
2011 Course Dates Phone 07968 229335 for details



Course commences: 0900 Finishes: 1730
Course Fee: £85
RYA examination fee: £30

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