VHF

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Dublin
2022-12-09 - 2022-12-10, 2022-10-21 - 2022-10-22, 2022-07-29 - 2022-07-30, 2022-07-16 - 2022-07-17, 2022-07-15 - 2022-07-16, 2022-05-07 - 2022-05-08, 2022-05-06 - 2022-05-07, 2022-03-11 - 2022-03-12 and 2 more dates | 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 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) Limerick
2022-12-02 - 2022-12-03, 2021-07-02 - 2021-07-03 | Limerick

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Sligo
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-08, 2022-04-22 - 2022-04-23, 2021-11-05 - 2021-11-06 | Sligo

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Clare
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-01 | Kilrush, Clare, Ireland

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Howth
2022-09-16 - 2022-09-17 | Howth
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)

Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC) Cork
2022-06-15 - 2022-06-18 | Cork
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

General Operators Certificate (GOC) Cork
2022-06-08 - 2022-06-18 | Cork
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 correctlyoperate 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 simulator.
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

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Wexford
2022-03-25 - 2022-03-26 | Wexford

Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC) Dublin
2022-03-09 - 2022-03-12 | Dublin Port

General Operators Certificate (GOC) Dublin
2022-03-02 - 2022-03-12 | Dublin Port

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Clare
2022-02-26 - 2022-02-27, 2022-02-25 - 2022-02-26, 2021-10-01 - 2021-10-02 | Clare

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Cork
2022-02-11 - 2022-02-12 | Cork

GMDSS GOC 1-day refresher, Donegal
2021-12-28 | Killybegs, Donegal, Ireland
Who this course is for: The professional seafarer who has already completed a GMDSS GOC but is in need of a refresher.
Length of course: This course is held over 1 day.
Objective: To gain the skills and knowledge to confidently and correctlyoperate Inmarsat C/Fleet 77 satellite and VHF/HF/MF radio equipment,including Digital Selective Callings (DSC), EPIRB, SART, and NAVTEX.
Assessment: None.
Prerequisites: Candidates must be over 18 years of age and have an adequate level of English to understand the course content and exam questions. Should be in possession of a GOC issued in the last 15 years.
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 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)
Inmarsat systems
GMDSS system and subsystems
Inmarsat usage in GMDSS
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

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Athlone
2021-11-12 - 2021-11-13 | Athlone, Athlone, Ireland

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Kildare
2021-10-08 - 2021-10-09 | Kildare, Kildarfe, Ireland

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Dublin
2021-08-27 - 2021-08-28 | Dublin
