VHF/DSC Radio Operators Certificate - £90

A one-day course for anyone who owns a fixed or hand-held marine VHF radio.
The Short Range Certificate is the qualification required by law if you operate a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on any British vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio.

A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. Unnecessary transmissions could block out a Mayday distress call.

All new VHF sets are either fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC allowing calls to specific vessels. If you hold the ‘old’ VHF licence (pre-1999) you need to upgrade your qualification if you purchase new equipment. This can be done by attending this one-day course or, if no tuition is required, you can enter for direct examination.

Course topics include:

• the basics of radio operation 
• the correct frequencies (channels) to be used
• distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
• Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
• Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)

The course will be taught using radio simulators and will be examined by a short written test. The course also requires a working knowledge of the Phonetic Alphabet, a copy of which can be downloaded HERE

The cost of the certificate is £30 which is additional and payable on the day

COURSE DATES FOR 2012

March 24th (Sat)
June 2nd (Sat)
September 1st (Sat)
November 10th (Sat)

To book on a course please contact us on +44 (0)1646 602500,
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