G31
RYA VHF Handbook
30€
Core reference for SRC/VHF procedures.
Course overview
Prepare for the Short Range Certificate online, then take the assessment in the classroom in Alicante.
You complete the preparation online, at your own pace.
The exam is taken in person in the classroom in Alicante.
The course covers VHF and Digital Selective Calling equipment and procedures.
Is this course right for you?
Experience & eligibility
What you need
- No previous experience needed — open to anyone who wants the SRC (VHF) radio qualification.
These are a guide, not a fixed requirement. We confirm your eligibility with you personally before the course, so please get in touch if you are unsure whether this course is right for you — we will help you find the right starting point.
Before you join
- No previous experience required. The exam is taken in the classroom in Alicante.
What you will cover
- VHF operating procedure
- Digital Selective Calling
- Distress and emergency communications
- GMDSS
- International channels
- EPIRB and SART awareness
Course outcome
Preparation for the SRC assessment and licence application.
Included
Course-specific joining notes are confirmed before training.
Additional fees
- A separate £70 RYA licence-application fee is payable directly to the RYA.
Recommended reading
Books that match this course.
Useful RYA publications for preparation and revision. You can buy the books yourself, or the school can provide each required book for 30€ with your booking.
Course pathway
Where this course fits.
Use this as a planning guide. The right route depends on your current experience.
Recommended before
No formal course is normally needed before the SRC course.