RYA VHF Radio Course
RYA VHF Radio Course in Southampton: Course Summary
- Course Duration: 1 day
- Course Cost: From £99pp
- Course Location: Saxon Wharf Marina, Southampton, SO14 5QF
- Previous Experienced Required: No
- Minimum Age Requirement:
- What The Course Includes: Parking, refreshments and VHF DSC handbook.
- What You Will Learn: Practice making routine, urgency and distress calls.
You now have two ways to complete the RYA VHF Radio Course – at your leisure online or face-to-face at our training centre in Southampton.
SUMMARY
The RYA VHF Radio Course is the only course that is a requirement of use for boaters in the UK. Upon successful completion of this course you will gain your VHF Radio license, which is issued by the RYA on behalf of the MCA.
We run this course from our classroom at Saxon Wharf Marina, on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Classroom training is a 1 day (10 hours with 3 hours pre-course reading) shore based training course.
The training is also assessed by an independent RYA VHF Assessor at the end of your training day.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is aimed at those students who wish to operate a VHF radio onboard any British vessel that is voluntarily fitted with radio equipment.
No experience is required, however it is greatly beneficial to have knowledge of the phonetic alphabet prior to attending. This will be sent to you upon booking.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
You will learn face-to-face with a professional Ocean Sports Tuition RYA VHF Short Range Radio Instructor, using our training radios to practice making routine, urgency and distress calls. These are made both by voice procedure and DSC.
OUTLINE COURSE CONTENT
The course focuses on the use of a marine VHF radio and includes:
- VHF Voice
- Distress
- Urgency & Safety Procedures
- VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
- EPIRBS
- SARTs
- Navtex
We will also look at the Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) and how it works. Additionally you will have the opportunity to practice your new skills throughout the day on our live radios.
The classroom based courses run from 0930 – 1830 plus assessment, including 10 hours with 3 hours of pre-course reading.
Finally, the course ends with an assessment which will take up to 1 hour per two candidates.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COST?
The cost of undertaking the training in this format is only £99 pp, as well as an additional exam fee of £76 payable directly to the RYA. Please pay for your assessment online, prior to your course.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST?
- On site parking available
- Refreshments
- VHF DSC handbook (normally £14.49)
Book Your VHF Radio Course Here
Book online below, or call on 023 81 242159.
If there are no courses listed below, please email us to enquire about availability: info@oceansportstuition.co.uk.