VHF / SRC instructor resources
- The general principles and basic features
- System overview of the GMDSS structure
- Search and Rescue (SAR)
- Maritime Safety Information (MSI)
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE OF RADIO EQUIPMENT
- VHF Radio Installation
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
- Antennas, interfacing and power sources
PROCEDURES AND PRACTICAL OPERATION OF SUBSYSTEMS
- DSC distress, urgency and safety communication procedures
- Protection of distress frequencies
- Alerting, Communication and Locating Signals
- Ability to exchange communications relevant to the safety of life at sea
- Practical & Theoretical knowledge of radiotelephony procedures
REGULATIONS FOR VHF COMMUNICATIONS
- Regulations, obligatory procedures and practices
Course subjects include:
- routine operation of marine VHF radio including Digital Selective Calling
- the correct VHF channels (frequencies) to be used for each type of communication
- distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
- ship to shore communication
- practical use of Marine VHF DSC radios
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
- Search and Rescue Transponders (SART)
Quick Links:
SRC Assessor Exam Papers & Marking Guidance
https://www.rya.org.uk/document-finder?keyword=SRC%20exam%20paper
(Only accessible to 'current' SRC assessors)