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GMDSS VHF Marine Radio Course (Short Range Certificate)

RYA Dayskipper and Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster theory courses

CEVNI Online tests

GMDSS VHF Marine Radio Course
(Short Range Certificate)

It is a legal requirement that a person operating any type of Marine VHF Radio equipment holds a VHF Radio licence of competency and authority to operate or is under the direct supervision of someone who holds an operator’s licence.

Course type:	Theory plus hands-on
Minimum pre-course experience:	None
Assumed knowledge:	None
Course content:	Use of marine radio including GMDSS. Routine, distress, urgency and safety procedures.
Ability after course:	Can use a Marine VHF radio.
Minimum duration:	1 day including an exam.

The course is run over one day and will cover the following:

Radio rules and regulations
Hands-on operation of marine VHF equipment (ICOM & SILVA)
The phonetic alphabet
Basic radio language
Use of correct channels
Making calls to other stations
Sending a distress alert and distress message
Sending an urgency alert and a safety call
Making routine alerts and calls
EPIRBs
SARTs

The course is run with a hands-on approach using real VHF Radio transceivers from ICOM and SILVA and we will also instruct you in the correct use of VHF Hand portable sets.

In the afternoon session you will be asked to sit an RYA Short Range Certificate Assessment paper which takes 30 minutes to complete. You also will be assessed during the course practical.

People under 16 years of age attending this course will on passing the course be awarded a (Part 1) Certificate of Competency, however on reaching their 16th birthday the (Part 2) Authority will be postdated to them.

On successful completion of the course and assessment we will forward your application form for a VHF Marine Radio Certificate to the RYA for completion. It usually take a week for the RYA to administer and to post out your license.

On the day of your course you will need to supply an up-to-date passport-style photograph of yourself for identity purposes.

Course fees

£70, plus £30 RYA Certification fee ( Full Course)

£55, plus £30 RYA Certification fee ( DSC Conversion course)

From 1st April 2010 RYA Certification fee increases to £30

Group Booking Discounts apply (6 to 10 Persons @ your Venue) Phone us for a Quote.

What is DSC?

RYA Basic Navigation and Safety Course

Learners will gain the RYA Basic Navigation and Safety Course Certificate and basic skills in navigation, meteorology and seamanship.

The course is suitable for anyone new to boating or any waterborne activity, including powerboaters, sea anglers, divers, boatmasters, jetskiers, kayakers, experienced dinghy/keelboat sailors and inshore racers.

Course Content

Nautical terms, rope work, anchor work, chart work, tides, meteorology, safety, collision regulations, visual aids to navigation, passage planning, pilotage.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Interpret charts and nautical publications
Identify health and safety issues relevant to the subject
Establish a vessel's position using visual observation and electronic navigation
Determine the height of tide and the direction and rate of tidal stream
Source and interpret the local weather forecast
Interpret and explain basic collision avoidance rules
Recognize buoyage and explain the theory of anchoring
Use all the above to plan passages

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, other than an interest in the subject.

Progression

RYA Day skipper

Exam

You will be assessed by way of assignments

Qualification

RYA Basic Navigation and Safety Certificate

Course duration

10 weeks duration at 2 hours a week (Evening classes)

RYA Dayskipper and Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster theory courses

These courses are offered by our training partner

Manor Marine Training by arrangement.

Contact Mr Mike Hughes

Tel: 078901535218

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CEVNI Tests

CEVNI stands for Code Européen des Voies de Navigation Intérieure. It is the code governing navigation on the interconnected European inland waterways.

Signs, rules and procedures for navigating the European inland waterways are all included within the CEVNI code, and pleasure craft are expected to know and follow the code.

The actual test is split into two parts: Part 1: Signs and buoyage.
Part 2: Sound signals, lights and shapes.
There are seven questions in each part, and you must answer at least five questions correctly in each part to pass the complete test. After you have passed, you can download a certificate that can be used to apply for your ICC Inland endorsement.

Creating a new account: Students register themselves and clicking ‘Login’ in the top right corner of the home page, and then clicking ‘Create new account’. They will be asked for simple personal details and must select your training centre from a drop down list. you choose own user name and password and will then have access to the site generally.

to access the online tests go to the link below. http://www.ryainteractive.org/

It is highly recommeded that you try the practice tests online first before attempting the real thing. you dont need to register to take the practice tests.

We require £25 for anyone requiring to take the test online, Cheques payable to " Seavoice Training"or via PayPal