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SUMMARY:Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC)
DESCRIPTION:Who this course is for: Anyone who operates a recreational craft\, passenger boat or fishing boat in coastal or inland waterways. \nLength 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. \nObjective: To gain the knowledge and confidence to successfully operate VHF radio including sending and receiving distress communications. \nAssessment: 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. \nPrerequisites: While it is helpful to have previous knowledge of marine radio communications\, it is not obligatory. \nFormat of the course: Prior to the course\, candidates are given course notes and are encouraged to access our online simulator. \nCourse 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. \nSyllabus: \n\nTypes of Communications in the Maritime Mobile Service\nTypes of Stations in the Maritime Mobile Service\nRadio Frequencies and Channels\nFunctionality of Ship Station Equipment\nBasic controls and usage of VHF radio\nVHF antennas Purpose and use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC)\nSearch and Rescue Procedures (SAR)\nDistress\, Urgency and Safety Communications in GMDSS\nMaritime Safety Information (MSI)\nAlerting and Location Signals\nOperational procedures and regulations for VHF Communications in regards to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
URL:https://www.vhf.ie/courses/short-range-certificate-for-vhf-operators-src-2/
LOCATION:Clare
CATEGORIES:Radio - SRC,RADIO COURSES
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SUMMARY:Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC)
DESCRIPTION:Who this course is for: Anyone who operates a recreational craft\, passenger boat or fishing boat in coastal or inland waterways. \nLength 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. \nObjective: To gain the knowledge and confidence to successfully operate VHF radio including sending and receiving distress communications. \nAssessment: 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. \nPrerequisites: While it is helpful to have previous knowledge of marine radio communications\, it is not obligatory. \nFormat of the course: Prior to the course\, candidates are given course notes and are encouraged to access our online simulator. \nCourse 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. \nSyllabus: \n\nTypes of Communications in the Maritime Mobile Service\nTypes of Stations in the Maritime Mobile Service\nRadio Frequencies and ChannelsFunctionality of Ship Station Equipment\nBasic controls and usage of VHF radio\nVHF antennas Purpose and use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC)\nSearch and Rescue Procedures (SAR)\nDistress\, Urgency and Safety Communications in GMDSS\nMaritime Safety Information (MSI)\nAlerting and Location Signals\nOperational procedures and regulations for VHF Communications in regards to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
URL:https://www.vhf.ie/courses/short-range-certificate-for-vhf-operators-src-4/
LOCATION:Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Radio - SRC,RADIO COURSES
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SUMMARY:Long Range Certificate (LRC)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvery vessel that is equipped with MF/HF radio or a GMDSS-compliantsatellite transceiver must carry at least one marine radiooperator with this minimum qualification. \nLength of course: This course is held over 4 days. \nObjective: 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. \nAssessment: There are two written exams and two oral exams. \nSuccessful candidates will receive a Long Range Certificateissued by the Irish Department of Transport and recognised worldwide. \nPrerequisites: \nAlthough not essential\, it is preferred that candidates already hold a SRC. \nFormat 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. \nSyllabus: \n\nTypes of communications\nTypes of stations\nRadio frequencies\nMaritime Mobile Satellite Service\nGMDSS structure\nSearch and Rescue (SAR)\nMaritime Safety Information (MSI)\, NAVTEX\, Inmarsat C\nVHF radio installation\nMF/HF radio installation\nDigital Selective Calling (DSC)\nAntennas\, interfacing and power sources\nDistress\, urgency\, safety communications\nProtection of distress frequencies\nProcedures/practical operation of Maritime Mobile Satellite Service\nAlerting\, communication and locating signals\nRadiotelephony procedures – Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)\nRegulations for VHF/MF/HF communications
URL:https://www.vhf.ie/courses/long-range-certificate-lrc-2/
LOCATION:Waterford
CATEGORIES:Radio - LRC,RADIO COURSES
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