VHF

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Clare
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-09, 2024-04-19 - 2024-04-20 | Clare
Who this course is for: Anyone who operates a recreational craft, passenger boat or fishing boat in coastal or inland waterways.
Length of course: This course is usually held over one evening, Friday, (3.5 hrs.) and one day, Saturday, (including exam time – approx. 8 hrs.). Though we can also run the course mid-week over two days.
Objective: To gain the knowledge and confidence to successfully operate VHF radio including sending and receiving distress communications.
Assessment: There are two written exams and two oral exam. Successful candidates will receive a Short Range Radio Certificate issued by the Department of Transport and recognized worldwide.
Prerequisites: While it is helpful to have previous knowledge of marine radio communications, it is not obligatory.
Format of the course: Prior to the course, candidates are given course notes and are encouraged to access our online simulator.
Course notes will be given in-class and each student will have hands-on practice with VHF radios, as well as with EPIRBs, SARTs, and NAVTEX.
Syllabus:

Types of Communications in the Maritime Mobile Service
Types of Stations in the Maritime Mobile Service
Radio Frequencies and ChannelsFunctionality of Ship Station Equipment
Basic controls and usage of VHF radio
VHF antennas Purpose and use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Search and Rescue Procedures (SAR)
Distress, Urgency and Safety Communications in GMDSS
Maritime Safety Information (MSI)
Alerting and Location Signals
Operational procedures and regulations for VHF Communications in regards to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Kerry
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-23 | Dingle, Kerry, Ireland

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Galway
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-15, 2024-01-12 - 2024-01-13, 2024-03-29 - 2024-03-30 | Galway

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Dublin
2023-11-24 - 2023-11-25, 2024-03-22 - 2024-03-23, 2024-04-26 - 2024-04-27 | Dublin Port

Long Range Certificate (LRC) - Co Mayo
2023-12-05 - 2023-12-08 | Mayo, Mayo, Ireland
Who this course is for: Anyone that operates a radio on a recreational craft, passenger boat or fishing vessel more than 30 miles from the coast.
Every vessel that is equipped with MF/HF radio or a GMDSS-compliant satellite transceiver must carry at least one marine radio operator with this minimum qualification.
Length of course: This course is held over 4 days.
Objective: To gain the skills and knowledge to confidently and correctly operate Inmarsat C/Fleet 77 satellite and VHF/HF/MF radio equipment, including Digital Selective Callings (DSC), EPIRB, SART, and NAVTEX.
Assessment: There are two written exams and two oral exams.
Successful candidates will receive a Long Range Certificate issued by the Irish Department of Transport and recognised worldwide.
Prerequisites:
Although not essential, it is preferred that candidates already hold a SRC.
Format of the course: Prior to the course, candidates are given course notes and are encouraged to access our online simulator. During the class, each student will have hands-on practice with our classroom GMDSS simulator, as well as plenty of practical experience with EPIRBs, SARTs, and NAVTEX.
Syllabus:

Types of communications
Types of stations
Radio frequencies
Maritime Mobile Satellite Service
GMDSS structure
Search and Rescue (SAR)
Maritime Safety Information (MSI), NAVTEX, Inmarsat C
VHF radio installation
MF/HF radio installation
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Antennas, interfacing and power sources
Distress, urgency, safety communications
Protection of distress frequencies
Procedures/practical operation of Maritime Mobile Satellite Service
Alerting, communication and locating signals
Radiotelephony procedures – Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations for VHF/MF/HF communications

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Athlone
2024-01-26 - 2024-01-27 | Athlone, Athlone, Ireland

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Sligo
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-17 | Sligo, Ireland

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Cork
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-09 | Cork

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Limerick
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-13 | Limerick

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Dublin
2024-05-28 - 2024-05-29, 2024-06-28 - 2024-06-29, 2024-11-01 - 2024-11-02, 2025-02-21 - 2025-02-22 | Dublin Port
Who this course is for: Anyone who operates a recreational craft, passenger boat or fishing boat in coastal or inland waterways.
Length of course: This course is usually held over one evening, Friday, (3.5 hrs.) and one day, Saturday, (including exam time – approx. 8 hrs.). Though we can also run the course mid-week over two days.
Objective: To gain the knowledge and confidence to successfully operate VHF radio including sending and receiving distress communications.
Assessment: There are two written exams and two oral exam. Successful candidates will receive a Short Range Radio Certificate issued by the Department of Transport and recognized worldwide.
Prerequisites: While it is helpful to have previous knowledge of marine radio communications, it is not obligatory.
Format of the course: Prior to the course, candidates are given course notes and are encouraged to access our online simulator.
Course notes will be given in-class and each student will have hands-on practice with VHF radios, as well as with EPIRBs, SARTs, and NAVTEX.
Syllabus:

Types of Communications in the Maritime Mobile Service
Types of Stations in the Maritime Mobile Service
Radio Frequencies and Channels
Functionality of Ship Station Equipment
Basic controls and usage of VHF radio
VHF antennas Purpose and use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Search and Rescue Procedures (SAR)
Distress, Urgency and Safety Communications in GMDSS
Maritime Safety Information (MSI)
Alerting and Location Signals
Operational procedures and regulations for VHF Communications in regards to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Malahide
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-07 | Malahide

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Clare
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-14, 2025-01-31 - 2025-02-01 | Clare

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Carlingford
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-05 | Carlingford, Louth, Ireland

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Portumna
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20 | Portumna

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Sligo
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-16 | Sligo

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Limerick
2024-11-22 - 2024-11-23 | Limerick, Ireland

General Operators Certificate (GOC) Dublin
2025-01-08 - 2025-01-17 | Dublin Port
Who this course is for: The professional seafarer on transoceanic and other long passages. This qualification gives them the authority to operate marine radio equipment on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) vessels in coastal and offshore waters.
Length of course: This course is held over 10 days (78 hours).
Objective: To gain the skills and knowledge to confidently and correctly operate Inmarsat C/Fleet 77 satellite and VHF/HF/MF radio equipment,including Digital Selective Callings (DSC), EPIRB, SART, and NAVTEX.
Assessment: There are three written exams and two oral exams. Successful candidates will receive a General Operators Certificate issued by the Irish Department of Transport and recognised worldwide.
Prerequisites: Candidates must be over 18 years of age and have an adequate level of English to understand the course content and exam questions.
Format of the course: Prior to the course, candidates are encouraged to access our online tutor.
A comprehensive course manual will be given in-class and each student will have hands-on practice with our classroom GMDSS simulator, as well as plenty of practical experience with EPIRBs, SARTs, and NAVTEX.
Syllabus:

Principles of the Maritime Mobile Service
Principles of the Maritime Mobile Satellite Service
Ship station including receivers, VHF radio installation, MF/HF,
antennas, power supplies, survival craft radio equipment
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
NBDP and Radio Telex systems
Inmarsat systems
GMDSS system and subsystems
Inmarsat usage in GMDSS
NAVTEX
EPIRBs
Search and Rescue Radar Transponder (SART)
Distress, urgency and safety communications in GMDSS
Distress, urgency and safety in communications using radiotelephony
Search and Rescue operation (SAR)
Obligatory procedures and practices
General communications procedures

Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC) Dublin
2025-01-14 - 2025-01-17 | Dublin Port
Who this course is for: The professional seafarer, giving them the authority to operate VHF radio equipment on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) vessels in coastal waters.
Length of course: This course is usually held over four consecutive days, including exam time.
Objective: To gain the skills and knowledge to confidently and correctly operate a VHF radio installation, including Digital Selective Callings (DSC), EPIRB, SART, and NAVTEX.
Assessment: There are three written exams and two oral exams. Successful candidates will receive a Restricted Operators Certificate issued by the Irish Department of Transport and recognised worldwide.
Prerequisites: Candidates must be over 18 years of age and have an adequate level of English to understand the course content and exam questions.
Format of the course: Prior to the course, candidates are encouraged to access our online simulator.
A comprehensive course manual will be given in-class and each student will have hands-on practice with a VHF radio simulator as well as with EPIRBs, SARTs, and NAVTEX.
Syllabus:

Types of communications in Maritime Mobile Service
Types of stations
Radio frequencies
VHF radio installation
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
NAVTEX
EPIRBs
Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)
Distress, urgency, and safety procedures in GMDSS
Search and Rescue operation (SAR)
Obligatory procedures and practices – general communications

Long Range Certificate (LRC) - Dublin
2025-01-14 - 2025-01-17 | Dublin Port

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Foynes, Co Limerick
2025-01-24 - 2025-01-25 | Limerick

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Clare
2025-02-19 - 2025-02-20 | Kilrush, Clare, Ireland
