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GMDSS – SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE

The VHF Course

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is now operational on a worldwide basis. Its main purpose is to enhance the methods by which a vessel at see can summon assistance in an emergency.

To prepare yachtsman for VHF communications in the GMDSS era, the MCA/RYA have introduced the GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC).  The SRC has replaced the VHF Operators Certificate and is now the minimum radio qualification examined in UK (existing holders of VHF radio operator certificates are still legal to operate, but must update to SRC if they fit or operate GMDSS equipment).

The SRC is a mandatory qualification for operators on small craft fitted with VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC).

Pre-Course Requirements

·        Fluency in the phonetic alphabet.

·        One passport photograph.

Apart from those requirements, no previous knowledge is assumed.  The course will guide you through the radio examination requirements, with practical work using computers and working VHF/DSC radios.

RT TRAINING COURSES

The RYA VHF/SRC Course is a one day course with a requirement for a minimum 8 hours training, the VHF/SRC Conversion Course is a half day course requiring a minimum of 3 hours.  The qualification is awarded by trainer assessment.

Programme (full course)

09.00 Start

The morning session will cover the theory and practical operation of a standard Marine VHF Radio with DSC.

Emergency equipment

Introduction to GMDSS

13.00 – 14.00 Break for Lunch – Bring something to munch

14.00 – 17.00

Distress Procedures

Urgency, Safety and Coastguard Liasion

Familiarization of DSC Radio’s

Written Test

17.00 Completion of course

How to Book

Complete the application form and return it with the appropriate

course fee, on receipt joining instructions will be sent to you with

the book RYA VHF Radio (inc GMDSS).

The course fee includes:

Joining Instructions

A copy of RYA booklet VHF Radio inc GMDSS G22 (Full course only)

Assessment and exam

Light refreshments

2007/2008 Course Dates

SRC/GMDSS

SRC/GMDSS RADIO COURSE/CONVERSION

AND ASSESSMENT

Cost course fee plus Certificate Issue Fee £22.00 (payable to RYA)

(including copy of the book RYA VHF Radio

(inc GMDSS) for pre-course study)

To book please complete the form below and send to:

Moonfleet Sailing, 29 Rockley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4EY

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