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RYA Marine Radio (Short Range Certificate) VHF Course
May 15, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
£100 – £170
SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE – VHF/DSC MARINE RADIO
PRICE: £100 – Includes tuition and course materials.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a mandatory additional charge of £70.00 payable to the RYA for the Exam and
licence in addition to the course cost. Full details and instructions provided following booking.
DURATION: 10 hours (including 3 hours home study)
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Phonetic Alphabet knowledge, passport-sized photo and 3 hours home
study from the handbook provided.
ABILITY AT COURSE END: Certificate holder is authorised to use a marine VHF radio with digital selective
calling onboard a British vessel fitted with radio equipment.
PLACES PER COURSE: 12
MINIMUM AGE: 16
COURSE DESCRIPTION: RYA Short Range Certificate marine radio course will authorise the holder to use a
marine VHF radio with digital selective calling onboard a British vessel fitted with radio equipment. The
course will cover issuing and responding to Mayday alerts as well as other vital information to help keep you
safe afloat.
A ten hour course including three hours home study prior to the course using the handbook included and
provided at the time of booking your course. The course will be taught and examined using radio
simulators.
The final exam (required for licence) must be taken at Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, which
includes a short written test, a practical assessment and is run by a separate assessor.
