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VHF SRC Course
The RYA VHF online course is designed to teach you all you need to know in order to operate a VHF Radio.
150 Euros
Pre Course Requirements
There are no pre-course requirements for this course.
In order to obtain your VHF license (which is a mandatory requirement if you are taking charge of a yacht), you first need to study this course which takes about 6-10 hours.
Course Syllabus
The RYA VHF online course is designed to teach you all you need to know in order to operate a VHF Radio.
The Course Syllabus includes:
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Basic Radio Operation
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Correct Frequencies (channels) to be used
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Distress, Emergency, and Medical Assistance Procedures
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Ship to Shore Calls
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Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Using Simulators
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Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS)
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Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs)
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Search and Rescue (SART)
What's Included
Here are a few things that are included in your RYA VHF online course;
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RYA VHF Online Course
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RYA VHF eBook or in Print (10 Euro shipping fee)
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Online Knowledge Check
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Downloadable Course Completion Certificate
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Telephone and email support with our Chief Instructor
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What’s Not Included
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SRC Exam and License Fee (currently 70 GBP) Paid Direct to the RYA
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(Included Free if you are a Student on Our Day Skipper Ultimate Package)
Post Course
Once you are happy with your knowledge of the material you should take the Online Assessment and download your Completion Certificate. This will need to be presented to your Examiner when you take your Exam. You will then need to apply for the exam and pay the 70 GBP license fee to the RYA. Details of how to do this will be sent with your Joining Instructions.
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