RYA VHF Radio License 1-Day Course (Authority-to-Operate)
Course Overview
The RYA VHF Short-Range Certificate Course is a 1-Day Course, which aims to provide as much knowledge about the purpose and operation of marine radio communications at sea. During your time in the classroom, you will cover all radio procedures from routine calls to urgency and distress calls, and demonstrate an understanding of all the principals and procedures involved in effective radio communications, including the new GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) requirements and equipment.
"If you have a marine VHF Radio-Telephone then you are required under law to use it whilst at sea and to have the appropriate training and licenses unless you are under the direct supervision of a person who does..."
At ScotSail, we are licensed to use actual VHF communications equipment within a classroom enviroment so that you can practice actual VHF calls, both routine & distress and also activating DSC Distress & Urgency calls. In conjunction with our computer-based simulators and modern functioning radio equipment, you and your classmates will train using example scenarios to give you the best possible training experience.
Course Content
Operating a marine VHF radio
Digital Selective Calling
GMDSS
Correct Channels
Emergency Situations
Rules and regulations
VHF channels
DSC Distress, Urgency and Safety
Course Aims
To allow the holder of a valid Authority-to-Operate to be able to use effectively marine radio equipment to make and receive routine and distress radio calls. By the end of this course you should have an extremely thorough understanding of the principals and procedures involved of radio communications at sea, at all levels i.e. Yachtsmen, Coastguard, Coastal Stations etc.
Course Structure
It is strongly recommended that candidates read , the RYA VHF Radio (inc GMDSS) G22 Handbook, available for purchase at any good marine chandlery. You should be adequately prepared and have a working knowledge of the phonetic alphabet and basic distress call procedures, prior to attending the course. This knowledge can be obtained by Clicking Here >
Your course will begin at 0900hrs in the ScotSail Centres either at Largs Yacht Haven or at Preston Marina, and will run until approximately 1700hrs, but may run longer in certain circumstances. Those candidates operating on restricted time should contact ScotSail prior to booking this course, as there will be a written examination which must be passed before your qualification can be awarded.
On successful completion of this course you will be issued with an Authority-to-Operate. You will require a passport-sized photograph and a cheque made payable to the RYA for £30.00 for your license, which has lifetime validity.
Your Day
0900-1030 - Introduction & Exercises with Computer Presentations
1030-1045 - Morning Break. (Refreshments are available within the Yacht Haven)
1045-1200 - Course Delivery, Practice and Example Videos
1200-1300 - Afternoon Break (Refreshments are available within the Yacht Haven)
1300-1700 - Role-Play, Scenario Exercises & Final Examination
Course Dates & Prices
See below for 2012/13 Course Dates for LargsCentre.
*Please be aware that on average, these courses can become fully booked 4 - 6 weeks prior to the published start-date. If you need to book this course you should contact ScotSail as early as possible to reserve a space. This also applies to recipients of valid Gift Vouchers. Last-minute and stand-by spaces could be available.
