VHF

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Sligo
2021-11-05 - 2021-11-06, 2021-05-21 - 2021-05-22 | Sligo
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) Kildare
2021-10-08 - 2021-10-09 | Kildare, Kildarfe, Ireland

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Clare
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-02 | Clare

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

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Limerick
2021-07-02 - 2021-07-03 | Limerick

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Dublin
2021-06-25 - 2021-06-26 | Dublin Port

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Cork
2021-06-18 - 2021-06-19 | Cork

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Galway
2021-06-11 - 2021-06-12 | Galway

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Louth
2021-05-14 - 2021-05-15 | Louth

Long Range Certificate (LRC) Waterford
2021-05-06 - 2021-05-09 | Waterford
Who this course is for: Anyone that operates a radio on a recreationalcraft, passenger boat or fishing vessel more than 30 miles from the coast.
Every vessel that is equipped with MF/HF radio or a GMDSS-compliantsatellite transceiver must carry at least one marine radiooperator with this minimum qualification.
Length of course: This course is held over 4 days.
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 two written exams and two oral exams.
Successful candidates will receive a Long Range Certificateissued 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-onpractice 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)
2021-03-05 - 2021-03-06 | Louth

Long Range Certificate (LRC)
2021-01-21 - 2021-01-24 | Waterford
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)
2020-12-11 - 2020-12-12 | Clare

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC)
2020-10-09 - 2020-10-10 | 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 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)
2020-09-25 - 2020-09-26 | Sligo, Ireland

Long Range Certificate (LRC)
2020-05-04 - 2020-05-07 | Waterford
