Masthead Azora Sea Sailing School

VHF Radio -GMDSS
Short Range Certificate (SRC) Course

This course takes place over one day. It covers marine VHF operation, DSC and Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) procedures using Digital Selective Calling. The course uses Simrad RD68, Icom IC M421 and Standard Horizon GX 1500 training radios that are allocated to students individually (no sharing) to enable the maximum practical hands on experience.

Course type:

Theory

Suggested minimum pre-course experience:

No previous experience required.

Assumed knowledge:

None

Course content:

GMDSS, Mayday, Pan-Pan, Medical assistance calls, DSC Alerts, EPIRBS, SARTS, NAVTEX, Licensing requirements, Voice and Digital Calls

Ability after course:

Upon the successful completion of the course the student should have an understanding of radio rules and regulations and be competent to operate a marine VHF/DSC radio

Duration:

This course takes place over one day

Dates:

One day course at Azora Sea Sailing School 

Dates and booking

Times 0930 – 1730hrs

Cost £100 plus RYA certificate fee of £30.

The practical assessment is a continuous process throughout the day and is complimented by a written paper covering other areas of the syllabus.

Students are required to provide a passport sized photograph for the certificate. Written material will be sent that should be studied in preparation for the course.

Important information.
If you are applying for a SRC certificate for use   abroad/chartering please allow at least ten working days for processing the application.
The RYA provide a "Fast Track" system of processing that takes two working days at an extra cost of £20.
For more information on the above contact Les Prior on 01483 590035.

 Venue: Depending on date

Azora Sea Sailing School
4 Semper Close
Knaphill
Woking
GU21 2NG  Map

Worplesdon Memorial Hall
Perry Hill
Worplesdon
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 3RF  Map

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IC-M421 Radio

ICOM 421

Simrad radio

Simrad Yachting RD68

Standard Horizon GX1500

Standard Horizon GX1500

Dates and booking

Short Notice Courses