RYA Short-Range Certificate (SRC) VHF Radio – Exam

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Overview

Price - £70.00 (to RYA)

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!

Pre-Course Experience	Completion of the SRC online course.
Assumed Knowledge	Knowledge and practical use of a marine radio fitted with DSC in routine, distress, urgent and safety situations. Plus, knowledge of safety equipment applied to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
Student Instructor Ratio	3:1. Urban Truant is also pleased to offer lower ratios on request for those who would like more time with their instructor.
Duration	A short session at our training facilities at Swanwick Marina, which includes familiarisation time with our radio sets, refreshments and checking of paperwork. You’ll then undertake a short practical assessment and a written exam which consists of multiple choice questions and some longer answers. The questions can cover any part of the SRC syllabus.
Course Content	Knowledge and practical use of a marine radio fitted with DSC in routine and distress situations.
Ability after Course	To be issued with your "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Certificate of Competence and Authority to Operate" licence, enabling you to use VHF DSC radios.

What’s Included

Your exam and use of Urban Truant’s practice radios
Refreshments
Free parking

Please note that the exam fee is separate as it is paid directly to the RYA. Don’t forget to bring a passport-sized photograph so that we can submit an application form on your behalf. Your licence will then be sent to you in the post.