VHF Radio Classroom Course & Exam
VHF radios are essential for safety and communication at sea, especially for instructors, skippers, and small craft users. Our classroom-based course prepares you to confidently operate marine VHF radios, including those with Digital Selective Calling (DSC).
Taught at our training centre at Farmoor Reservoir, this course covers all the practical and theoretical knowledge required for the RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC). You’ll complete training and take the exam on the same day.
What You’ll Learn
- Radio procedures and protocol
- Mayday, Pan Pan and distress calling
- DSC use and MMSI setup
- Working channels and etiquette
- Operating handheld and fixed radios
- Practical voice procedure exercises
- VHF radio licensing rules
Course Details
- Duration: 1 day (09:00–17:00, approx.)
- Minimum Age: 16+
- Location: Oxford Sail Training Trust, Farmoor Reservoir
- Certification: RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC)
- Course Cost: £189 including exam fee
FAQs for The VHF Radio Classroom Course & Exam
Yes. To legally use a marine VHF radio in the UK, you must hold the Short Range Certificate (SRC).
Yes, the exam takes place after the training on the same day. The RYA sets the exam fee separately (£70), which is payable directly to them.
Absolutely. It’s recommended (and sometimes required) for many RYA instructor qualifications and is a valuable safety skill.
