Receive a Short Range Radio Certificate issued by the Department of Transport that is recognized worldwide.
The VHF Short Range Certificate (SRC) is a valuable credential for anyone operating a VHF radio in Irish waters. Whether you're a recreational boater or a professional mariner, this certificate demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills needed to operate a VHF radio safely and effectively.
The VHF SRC course covers a range of topics, including the international phonetic alphabet, distress and safety communications, and the use of digital selective calling (DSC). By completing this course and passing the state exam, you'll gain a thorough understanding of VHF radio communication protocols and procedures, enabling you to communicate with confidence and clarity on the water.
Obtaining VHF SRC Operators certificate is also a legal requirement for anyone operating a VHF radio in Irish waters and is required to apply for a ships radio licence.
Don't take any chances when it comes to VHF radio communication. Invest in your skills and safety by obtaining an Irish VHF Short Range Certificate today.
Whats Covered:
- Types of Communications in the Maritime Mobile Service
- Types of Stations in the Maritime Mobile Service
- Radio Frequencies and Channels
- Functionality of Ship Station Equipment
- Basic controls and usage of VHF radio
- VHF antennas Purpose and use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
- Search and Rescue Procedures (SAR)
- Distress, Urgency and Safety Communications in GMDSS
- Maritime Safety Information (MSI)
- Alerting and Location Signals
- Operational procedures and regulations for VHF Communications in regards to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Day 1
9.00am-1pm theory and practical foundations
1pm-2pm lunch break
2pm-6pm theory and practical applications
Day 2
9.30am-1pm GMDSS devices practical workshop
1pm-2pm lunch break
2pm-6pm State examinations (2 written, 1 practical)
- Passport/Birth Certificate
- 2x Passport Photo
- Pen
- Paper
- Parent/Guardian to sign paperwork (if under 18)
- Precourse study materials
- Hands on experience with DSC VHF Radio, SART, EPIRB, NAVTEX, and more
- Examination fees
- Licencing fees
While it is helpful to have previous knowledge of marine radio communications, it is not obligatory.
Precourse study notes must be completed prior to arrival.
Minimum Age: 16 years old
We’re a small business, booking staff as our course bookings allow. Our course fees pay for insurance, regulatory compliance, rates, rents, fuel and all the typical outgoings a business such as ours encounters. As such, late cancellations can leave us with unviable courses. Our mantra has always been to make powerboating accessible, and the courses are priced as such to be as low cost as possible. We do not include a buffer in course fees for late notice cancellations. As such, our cancellation policy is as follows:
More than 2 weeks prior to course commencement date
The deposit tendered, 50% of course fees, is non-refundable. Any balance above 50% of course fees paid by the customer will be returned.
Cancellation within 2 weeks of course commencement date
The entire fee tendered is forfeited.
Non-attendance or leaving course early.
The entire fee tendered is forfeited.
Atlantic Marine Training reserves the right to cancel any booking at any time without prior notice where we believe on reasonable grounds that this is necessary due to unsuitable conditions. Cancelling a booking should not be confused with the need to reschedule a sailing lesson due to weather. Where a lesson is rescheduled, this does not count as a cancellation. Non-attendance at a course or leaving during a course will result in the entire fee tendered being forfeited.