The Short - Range Certificate (SRC) is the radio licence issued to someone who has completed both SRC training and assessment. It is a legal requirement to hold a SRC licence to operate a VHF/ DSC radio. The course is held online and takes between 6-8 hours of self - study. Once you have completed the online course you will need to attend a RYA Training Centre to sit the short practical exam.
The exam consists of two parts: a written paper, and practical use of a marine VHF (Very High Frequency) Radio / DSC (Digital Selective Calling) set. The written paper and practical session each take 30 minutes, but we ask that you attend for two hours. This enables us to complete the necessary administration (form and passport photo), and gives you some time to familiarise yourself with our ICOM VHF/DSC sets over a coffee prior to the assessments. You will learn your exam result immediately and Urban Truant will submit your paperwork to the RYA, who will issue your certificate by post.
You do not have to have completed your online SRC course through Urban Truant to come to our facilities and sit your exam with us. Anyone who requires an SRC assessment is welcome!