RYA SRC - VHF Radio - Stornoway

The RYA Short Range Certificate (VHF Radio) Course will cover the basics of radio operation, frequencies, distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures, making ship to shore telephone calls, Digital Selective Calling, Global Maritime Distress Safety System.

This course is based at our Stornoway Campus.

Certificate issuing criteria

To be able to operate the radio and know the procedures required to use the radio.

Format

This course is classroom based with the exam also taking place in the classroom. Candidates will be issued a course handbook, along with a series of topics to familiarise themselves with prior to the course date.

The exam

SRC exams consist of a written theory exam and assessment in the practical use of marine VHF radios. The course cost includes the RYA Exam fee.

Candidates must be over 16 years of age.

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Cancellation Policy

UHI North, West & Hebrides reserves the right to cancel or defer the dates of courses.

In the event of UHI NWH cancelling a course, delegates will be deferred to another (scheduled UHI NWH) course or given a full refund if UHI NWH are unable to provide a course on dates suitable to the learner.

In the event of cancellation of a course by the delegate, business or their representative, the following charges will apply:

More than 28 days notice – 0% of course fee charged

15-28 days – 25% of fee charged

7 to 14 days – 50% of course fee charged

7 days or less – 100% of course fee charged

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