RYA Short Range Certificate (e-book)

After booking this SRC course you receive an e-book redemption code and log-in details by e-mail. This SRC course is an online course. There is no age limit for taking the SRC course, although exam candidates must be 16 years old on the day of the exam.

The RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) is a worldwide accepted operator's certificate. For UK it is the minimum qualification required to operate marine VHF radio equipment. In the Netherlands it is equivalent to Dutch Marcom B for yachts. With the certificate you can operate both fixed and handheld equipment with and without Digital Selective Calling (DSC).

Course topics include:

• Routine operation of marine VHF radio including Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
• The correct VHF channels (frequencies) to be used for each type of communication
• Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
• Ship to shore communication
• Practical use of Marine VHF DSC radios
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
• Search and Rescue Transponders (SART)

Assessment

After completing the online course, you can contact us to plan the exam in our office in Harlingen. Please note that the exam fee must be paid directly to the RYA prior to the exam.
The fee is £ 70 (2024). You can pay via the online RYA exam payment service: https://www.rya.org.uk/exams

The exam is a combination of a written theory test and practical assessment in the use of Marine VHF DSC radios. Candidates must be 16 years or older on the day of the exam.

Before the start of the exam you must provide:

1. A passport size photo: 45 mm high by 35 mm wide in colour with your name on the back.
2. A signed copy of the Exam Application Form, received after online payment
3. SRC Course CompletionCertificate with the unique certification code

After succesful completion the RYA will send your SRC certificate to your home address.
If you want to register radio equipment in the Netherlands, visit the following website for more information:
https://www.rdi.nl/onderwerpen/marifoons-en-overige-maritieme-communicatieapparatuur/examen-en-bedieningscertificaten

If you have any questions regarding this course or the assessment, please contact our office.