VHF Online Course
£95
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Take the VHF Radio Course (SRC) online, when it suits you and where it suits you. The course covers routine communications and emergency situations like distress, urgency, and safety.
- RYA VHF course in the convenience of you own space and time
- Award winning online course
- Learn essential skills for routine and emergency communications
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I have completed competent crew, theory/practice day skipper and VHF courses with First Class Sailing. All were conducted to the highest standard, with excellent very experienced instructors. Easy booking online, plus friendly and efficient office support when needed. Will use First Class Sailing again.
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This is an online version of the VHF (SRC) Radio Course.
To get a VHF Radio licence you have to first take the course. This can be taken in a classroom or online. the you have to attend in person for an assessment.
To see if your device is compatible with the course see below.
A VHF radio is an essential piece of safety equipment and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The course will teach you these procedures and prepare you for the assessment.
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More Info on the RYA VHF Radio Online course
Convenient For You: Take the VHF Radio course at your own time and in your own space wherever that may be (with internet connection!)
Friendly experienced instructors: Learn from the best with our team of friendly and experienced instructors that will be on hand if you need help. With a wealth of knowledge and a passion for teaching, our instructors are dedicated to creating a supportive and enjoyable learning environment for students of all skill levels.
RYA VHF certificate: At the end of your course, you will need to take the VHF Assessment in person. To view/book an assessment date have a look here. Once you have your VHF licence, there is no expiry date.
Key Course Details
Here’s a breakdown of the most important information about the VHF Online Course:
Required Experience
- There are no prerequisites in taking the RYA VHF Radio Online course.
Course Duration
- 8 hours. Plus assessment.
- Course is online so you can dip in and out of it as your choose.
Course Content
- How to use a VHF Radio including how to send a Mayday or Pan Pan and how to callup marinas and friends on other yachts.
Skills Gained
- Following the VHF course you must take an assessment to get the SRC VHF License.
Get Started In 3 Easy Steps
We make learning VHF Radio communications online easy.
Purchase the course
We then email you a username and password so you can access the course right awa if you wish.
Take The Course
Work your way through the online course, dipping in and out as you choose.
You are ready to be assessed
Once completed you are ready for be assessed in person.
RYA VHF Radio Online -
Complete Breakdown
To get the VHF Radio Licence (Short Range Certificate SRC) you must
1. Successfully complete this online course (or take the 1 day classroom based course) AND
2. Then take a separate classroom based Assessment.
If you opt for this online course you must still attend an assessment session in person. Sadly you cannot take the assessment online. You do not have to book the assessment at the same time as booking a course.
When you book the online course we will send you either an ebook or a printed book that will help you with the course.
Compatibility
This course has the following minimum requirements:
Internet connection
JavaScript must be enabled in your web browser.
Microphone and speakers/headphones.
Pop-ups enabled.
We strongly recommend trying the SRC Taster Course before buying the full course to check that it will work on your device.
Minimum requirements for this web based training:
Mac running 10.13 minimum with the latest version of Safari, Google Chrome or Firefox
PC running Windows 10 minimum with the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Firefox.
iPad running iOS 11 minimum using Safari.
Android tablet running 4.1 minimum using Google Chrome.
Course ebook
Once booked we email you an ebook and your username and password so you can start the course straight away. Please note if you book over the weekend you will get your ebook, username and password on Monday morning. If you would rather the book posted to you there is a delay.
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I have attended several courses at First Class Sailing, online and presential. I have always found really experienced and knowledgeable instructors, making the courses real-life oriented and useful for both beginners and experienced seamen. In all cases the expected content was exceeded and the attendees we had the opportunity to discuss and comment. Administration was good and related material was always handed over to the studentes, making easier to follow the course. I fully recommend First Class Sailing.
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Excellent and I highly recommend to take any of First Class Sailing's courses
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I've just completed my Day Skippers qualifications with First Class Class Sailing via their Online Theory Course and my Competent Crew with them last year.
Please see my review from August last year, I can confirm they have maintained their very high standards in both organisation and instructors. This time I sailed under the most excellent James Porter whose patience (amongst many other fine qualities) knew no bounds and his teaching style was clear whilst at the same time certainly put me through my paces.
The yachts are modern, clean and easy to sail and the food provisions and accommodation onboard are excellent. Further more, the logistics, organisation and administration all go very smoothly with the team easily and readily contactable when required.
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