As part of our training hub commitment to provide you with maximum access to training and courses, we have partnered with North Oxford Marine Training for the RYA VHF Course and SRC licence exam.

Location: North Oxford Marine Training -Boddington Reservoir
Duration: 1 day (Approx. 09:00 – 17:00)
Certification: SCR Certificate (valid for life)                                                                                                                                         Price: £129 per person – SCR Exam Fee £76 payable direct to the RYA.

Why Take This Course:
Marine-band VHF radio provides a means for vessel crew to communicate with other vessels and shore stations (e.g. ports, locks, bridges and marinas) on operational, navigation and safety matters. This includes certain inland waterways as well as coastal areas. Tidal inland waterways on which a VHF radio is obligatory include the Ouse, Humber, Trent, Witham, River Severn and the Thames. Further highly recommended for Lock and Bridge keeper communication on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

The RYA radio course provides an understanding of radio rules and regulations to operate a marine SRC VHF DSC radio. It is a legal requirement for anyone who is using a fixed or portable VHF Radio to obtain a Shortrange radio Certificate (SRC).

What You’ll Learn: 
• The basics of radio operation
• The correct frequencies (channels) to be used
• Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
• Operational calls to Lock and Bridge keepers
• Making ship to shore voice calls (such as marinas)
• Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
• Calling for help by digital means, including use of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) and Search and Rescue Transponders (SARTs).

Certification:
Shortrange Radio Certificate is internationally recognised and valid for life. Ofcom is the awarding body for the SCR licence in the UK.

The RYA manages SRC training and assessment on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in line with the ITU Radio Regulations and the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) SRC guidelines.

This meets the needs for:
• RYA Instructors
• Yachtmasters
• Commercial Endorsements
• Most marine industry roles
• Boat owners and skippers (inland or coastal)
• Anyone working or living aboard
• Volunteers or staff in water-based activity centres

Course Format:
The SRC Course at North Oxford Marine Training is 10 hours in length + an exam broken into 3 parts as below:

• Pre home study (sent out to you in advance) – approx. 3 hours
• Classroom training course (with one of our SRC Instructors) – approx. 7 hours
• Exam (Optional* with an external RYA Examiner) – approx. 1 – 2 hours
*You can attend the SRC Course without choosing to sit the exam. However, please note you will not be issued with an SRC Licence.

Why train with Calcutt Boats Training & North Oxford Marine Training?
Not all courses are born equal and our training partner North Oxford Marine Training offers the very latest equipment, resources and support to keep you engaged, throughout your course.

• ICOM M330GE Training Radio Simulators – In 2023, and again in 2024, we invested in brand new ICOM M330GE training radios, taking our ‘fleet’ of radios to 8 units. These radios are modelled on the real thing, meaning you get a realistic and fully immersive experience during your exam.
• Low Training Ratios – We operate on a 2 student to 1 radio ratio as standard – giving you plenty of opportunity to practise and to work alongside a fellow crew mate as you work together to complete tasks and exercises.
• Engaging Pre Course Learning Materials – Including videos from our training principal, your own copy of the RYA SRC Radio (delivered to you before the course!), ICOM Manual for the training sets you will be using, pre course exercises, and a pre course quiz.
• Scenarios – We incorporate scenarios into all our SRC Courses making them more interactive and giving you the opportunity to practise in a realistic way.

What’s INCLUDED in your course fee:

• Free Unlimited Tea and Coffee
• RYA VHF Handbook
• Free stationary to make notes
• Opportunity to complete the SRC Exam should you wish to do this
• Free Parking

What’s NOT included as part of your course fee:

• Lunch (please bring it with you)
• RYA Exam Fee (Optional) – £76 payable directly to the RYA

Upcoming Dates:
Our partner North Oxford Marine Training offers the course regularly throughout the year.

Booking & Info:
Ready to get started?
Visit our Booking Page or contact us with any questions.

Please be aware that we sell this course on behalf of North Oxford Marine Training as part of our Training Hub ethos. When purchasing your course, you will be agreeing to both Calcutt Boats Training and North Oxford Marine Trainings terms and conditions. See our policy page for further information.