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RYA G22Shorebased · beginner
VHF/SRC Radio
The essential qualification to operate a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio, including DSC and GMDSS procedures.
Read the guide: Do you need a VHF SRC licence to use a marine radio?Syllabus Highlights
4 sections · 4 topics · 174 outcomes
Key topics & assessment areas
Prerequisite Knowledge
Before you book
No prior experience required. This course is suitable for complete beginners.
Level · beginner
Where we run it
Available locations
Fornells, Menorca
Menorca
RCMB, Barcelona
Barcelona
Enrollment
Enroll on VHF/SRC Radio
Enrolling creates your course record so you can follow the syllabus, access course materials, track competencies and book practical sessions when dates suit you.
Delivered by Mt Sail & Power. Questions before you start? sail@mtsail.com
Course Content
What you'll cover
01Introduction & Safety
3 lessonsOpenClose
Lessons (3)
- Overview & learning objectives30 min
- Key concepts60 min
- Practical application90 min
02Core Skills
3 lessonsOpenClose
Lessons (3)
- Overview & learning objectives30 min
- Key concepts60 min
- Practical application90 min
03Assessment & Certification
3 lessonsOpenClose
Lessons (3)
- Overview & learning objectives30 min
- Key concepts60 min
- Practical application90 min
RYA Syllabus
Learning outcomes
01Basic Radio Operation
1 outcomes
Equipment & channels1
- 1.1Operates a marine VHF radio and selects correct channels
02DSC
1 outcomes
Digital Selective Calling1
- 2.1Sends routine, urgency and distress DSC alerts
03Distress, Urgency & Safety
1 outcomes
Mayday, Pan-pan, Sécurité1
- 3.1Makes correctly formatted Mayday, Pan-pan and Sécurité voice calls
04GMDSS
1 outcomes
System awareness1
- 4.1Understands GMDSS sea areas and equipment
Upcoming Sessions
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