VHF Radio Syllabus
SailCork VHF courses 2010
You and your crew should how to operate your VHF radio properly and go afloat with confidence. SailCork has huge experience in preparing people for VHF Radio exams - we have been running VHF courses for 20 years - longer than anybody else in the marine leisure area. Don't worry about the exam - since the current exam system was introduced we have had 100% pass rate!
VHF Short Range Cert. (SRC) Module 1
Distress safety and calling up. Ship to Port Stations. Coastguard in UK- Coast stations in Ireland. Ship to Coast Radio Stations. Ship to Ship. Digital Selective Calling. SART, EPIRB AND BATTERIES.
Why use a VHF Radio?
1. To talk to friends afloat
2. To communicate with shorebase
3. To receive free information.
4. To make link phone calls
5. For safety emergency + distress
What do I need to operate VHF Radio? How does a VHF work? What are the controls ? Also covered extensively on this course are the use and operating procedures of the marine EPIRB, SART and batteries. There are two evenings of lectures and one evening of practical tutorials followed by the department Examination
VHF SRC Module 2 (DSC)
This course is Irish Dept. Marine recognised
The syllabus of the VHF SRC Module 2 is largely dedicated to the features of GMDSS and concentrates on the use of DSC VHF Radios.
The purpose and use of Digital Selective Calling facilities. Types of DSC call. MMSI number. MID number. Categories of call. DSC facilities and usage. Search and Rescue procedures in GMDSS.
Distress, Urgency and Safety communication procedures in GMDSS.
NAVTEX definition and usage. EPIRB, SART and Batteries
Course fee: SRC 1: €240. SRC 2: €210. Both SRC 1 AND 2: €350 - including course notes and Dept. Communications exam fee
Experienced, professional instructors
Approved by the Irish Sailing Association and Bord Failte
Over 30 years of experience in the marine training area.
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