MARINE RADIO TRAINING | HERMANUS NEW HARBOUR
RYA
SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE
Learn to operate a marine VHF and DSC radio confidently through practical classroom training, realistic emergency scenarios and guided radio exercises.
DURATION
1 DAY
COURSE FEE
R2,000
EXAM FEE
PAID SEPARATELY
LOCATION
HERMANUS, NEW HARBOUR
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Build the knowledge and practical radio skills needed to communicate clearly, follow correct marine procedures and respond confidently during an emergency.
VHF radio operation
Understand radio controls, channels, power settings, squelch and correct operating procedures.
Routine marine communication
Learn clear radio language, calling procedures, channel selection and communication discipline.
Distress, urgency and safety calls
Practise the correct formats for MAYDAY, PAN-PAN and SECURITÉ messages.
Digital Selective Calling
Understand DSC alerts, Maritime Mobile Service Identities and the correct response to incoming alerts.
GMDSS and safety equipment
Learn how VHF/DSC, EPIRBs, SARTs and maritime safety information support rescue at sea.
Practical radio scenarios
Complete guided exercises using DSC-capable training radios before the examination.
Course Breakdown
Morning
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Welcome, registration and course briefing
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Radio foundations
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Legal responsibilities and correct radio procedure
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VHF radio controls, channels, power and squelch
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Radio etiquette and the phonetic alphabet
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Routine calling and working-channel procedures
Late morning
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Introduction to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
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Maritime Mobile Service Identities
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Digital Selective Calling alerts and acknowledgements
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Maritime safety information and watchkeeping
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EPIRBs, SARTs and other locating equipment
Afternoon
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Emergency communication
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MAYDAY distress calls
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PAN-PAN urgency calls
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SECURITÉ safety messages
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Medical assistance and distress-relay procedures
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Responding correctly to received alerts
Practical exercises and examination
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Scenario-based radio communication
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Sending and receiving simulated DSC alerts
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Practical operation of DSC-capable training radios
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Written and practical examination
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Instructor feedback and course debrief
Outcome
By the end of the course, you will be able to operate a marine VHF and DSC radio confidently, use the correct calling procedures and respond appropriately during distress, urgency and safety situations.
What to Bring
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Pen and notebook
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Printed RYA SRC examination application form
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Charged phone or tablet for course materials
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Any pre-course materials supplied by the academy
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Lunch, snacks and drinking water
Important: Please complete the required pre-course study before attending. The £76 examination fee is separate from the course fee and must be paid directly to the RYA through your MyRYA account before the examination.
SRC TRAINING IN ACTION
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