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Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence, VHF/SRC (Short Range Certificate)

Course Overview:

GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) became fully operational in 1999. This latest development in marine communications adds a new feature to the long established VHF radio with the introduction of Digital Selective Calling (DSC).
This one day course is designed for people wishing to obtain the Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence - Short Range Certificate in order to legally operate the VHF equipment on their boat.

An RYA SRC Handbook will be sent for you to read and prepare in advance of the course.

Level: Open
Qual: Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence - Short Range Certificate
Course fee: £79 plus administration fee £25 (payable to the RYA on the day for the
radio licence - need to bring passport photo for licence)
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Friday or Saturday

Dates - 2010
January 23
February 13, 20, 26
March 6, 12, 26
April 17, 23, 30
May 8, 14, 22
June 11, 19, 25, 30
July 17, 23, 31
August 7, 20,
September 10, 18,
October 2, 15, 23
November 5, 12, 20
December 3, 10

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Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence - Short Range Certificate - Direct Examination

Course Overview:
Anyone wishing to undertake a direct examination for the Short Range Certificate should contact the Centre to arrange times and details.

Level: Open
Qual: Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence - Short Range Certificate
SRC Exam fee: £40

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Combined RYA First Aid, Sea Survival, VHF/SRC Radio Operators Licence

Combined Course

Course Overview:
Save money by booking this three day package of courses which includes the RYA First Aid, RYA Sea Survival Certificates and Maritime Radio Operator Licence (Short Range Certificate).

The package provides the necessary pre-entry course requirements for those undertaking either a Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore or Advanced Powerboat examination which may then be commercially endorsed.

Just select your dates from the main pages and make your booking

Level: Open
Qual: RYA First Aid Certificate, RYA Sea Survival Certificate and SRC Radio Licence
Course fee: £213 (normal fees total £237) plus £25 SRC administration fee for
radio licence (payable to the RYA on the day - need to bring passport photo for licence)
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Choose your dates from the main subject menu

Dates - 2010
See Radio Communications, Sea Survival and First Aid pages for dates.

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Southampton Water Activities Centre,
Floating Bridge Road,
Chapel, Southampton, SO14 3FL
Tel: 023 8091 5753
Fax: 023 80233063
info@swac.co.uk

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