The syllabus covers:
All aspects of radiotelephony voice and DSC (Digital Selective Calling) alerting and marine radio procedures and techniques used in Distress, Urgency, Safety and Routine situations.
Using the VHF radio for routine calls to friends. Staying in contact with the Coastguard. Understanding and operating the DSC Radio, the EPIRB, the SART and NAVTEX.
The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways.
The SailCork team of presenters are highly qualified and vastly experienced in the use of marine VHF radio.
| Accreditation | DTTAS SRC |
| Length of Course | Part 1 is a recording + pre course work at home. Part 2 + Exam is a full day attendance 09:30-17:30 at a venue. |
| Objective | You will have obtained your licence to operate DSC systems, EPRIB and other digital marine communication systems. You will be entitled to be the named license for a Ships Radio Licence for your boat. You will get lots more use from your VHF Radio! |
| Location | Venue at Cobh town or RCYC Crosshaven or other by arrangement, see schedule. |
| Equipment Included | Course notes (PDF). All radio, communications and electrical equipment required for the course. SailCork uses specially designed and modified radio sets for classroom work. |
| What to bring | Printed course notes (available in eLearning module), 2 Passport photographs, Passport or Birth cert (Drivers licence NOT accepted) |
| Syllabus | All aspects of DSC including Distress, Urgency Safety and Routine communications. |
| Pre Course Work | Trainees take class 1 at home, this involves watching a series of videos and questions through our elearning portal on Google Classroom (Google Account required). Allow 3 hours to complete this section. |
| On the Day | The in-person training takes place from 09:30-17:30 at a venue listed in the course schedule, and a written and oral exam takes place within this time. |
| After the Course |
Upon completion of all course work and passing of exam, the Licence is posted directly to the student by the Dept of Transport. |