RYA SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE EXAM ONLY OVERVIEW:
Most students book the Short Range Certificate which includes an exam at the end of the day. This Exam Only option is for
- Those who have competed an RYA SRC course online OR
- Hold and old RYA VHF Restricted Authority to Operate* OR
- Hold an Aviation Radio Licence*
Anyone who would like a SRC (Short Range Certificate) has to undergo a short exam following their training. Even if you have completed the RYA SRC course online, you will still need to attend a RYA centre in order to sit the exam. The exam consists of two sections: a written paper and practical use of a marine VHF (Very High Frequency) Radio / DSC (Digital Selective Calling) set.
RYA SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE EXAM ONLY DURATION:
The SRC exam will typically take between 60 and 120 minutes to complete (depening on the number of candidates)
RYA SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE EXAM ONLY PRE REQUISITES:
- Candidates should be a minimum of age 16
- Candidates must hold one of the following before attending an exam:
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- RYA Short Range Certificate Online Course Completion Certificate OR
- The old RYA VHF Restricted Authority to Operate* OR
- An Aviation Radio Licence*
* Holders of either of these certificates are recommended to attend the full Short Range Certificate Course, although, as an alternative, they may complete relevant self study and simply attend an exam.
RYA SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE EXAM ONLY CONTENT:
The written exam paper consists of a combination of multiple choice questions and some longer answers; it can cover any part of the Short Range Certificate Course. The practical assessment will include some of the following subject matter:
DISTRESS
- Define a distress situation
- Initiate a DSC (Digital Selective Calling) distress alert, with position and time input manaully or automatically
- Send a Mayday message by voice
- Respond appropriately to a DSC distress alert and to a Mayday message, including relay of a distress message
- Know how to deploy an EPIRB and SART
- Know the procedure for cancellation of a distress message sent in error
URGENCY SITUATIONS
- Identify a situation in which an urgency message is appropriate
- Initiate a DSC Urgency alert
- Send an Urgency message by voice
SAFETY SITUATIONS
- Identify a situation in which a safety message is appropriate
- Initiate a DSC Safety alert
- Send a Safety message by voice
- Receive Maritime Safety Information by NAVTEX
ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS
- Initiate a DSC routine call
- Establish communication and exchange messages with another station by voice, using appropriate channels
- Test the VHF set by means of an appropriate test call
- Enter a DSC group and individual MMSI
- Maintain an appropriate listening watch on DSC and voice channels
- Use the international phonetic alphabet
RYA SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE EXAM PROGRAMME:
The time allocated for your exam will include the following:
- Admin (check form and passport photo)
- Familiarisation with our VHF/DSC sets
- SRC Written Paper
- SRC Practical Assessment
You will normally be told the exam result immediately; your paperwork will subsequently be posted to the RYA, who will issue your certificate by post.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE RYA SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE EXAM ONLY OPTION:
The exam fee includes the following:
- Written SRC Exam
- Practical SRC Assessment
- Use of our training VHF/DSC simulators
- Posting of paperwork
- Issue of the Short Range Certificate by the RYA
- Tea/Coffee
- Free (on street) Parking
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE RYA SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE EXAM ONLY OPTION:
- SRC Training, although this can be provided separately, if necessary
- RYA Fee
- Passport Photo
- Books
HOW TO BOOK THE RYA SRC EXAM ONLY:
| WHY ARE YOU BOOKING THE SRC EXAM? | HOW TO BOOK | EXAM FEES |
|---|---|---|
| I am taking the one day SRC course at Chieftain Training | There is no need to book the exam, just book the course and we will automatically arrange the exam | RYA SRC Exam Fee |
| I have completed the online SRC Course with Chieftain Training | Emial us your preferred date (from below) and we wil book you in | RYA SRC Exam Fee |
| I have completed the online SRC Course with another provider | Select a date below and use promo code “EXAMONLY”, to reduce the Center fee to £15. Note Exam Only candidates should arrive for 1600, not the advertised course start time. | Training Centre Exam Fee + RYA SRC Exam Fee |
| I am exempt from taking the SRC course as I hold the pre 1999 UK Restricted VHF Authority To Operate | Select a date below and use promo code “EXAMONLY”, to reduce the Center fee to £15. Note Exam Only candidates should arrive for 1600, not the advertised course start time. | Training Centre Exam Fee + RYA SRC Exam Fee |
| I am exempt from taking the SRC course as I hold an aviation radio license | Select a date below and use promo code “EXAMONLY”, to reduce the Center fee to £15. Note Exam Only candidates should arrive for 1600, not the advertised course start time. | Training Centre Exam Fee + RYA SRC Exam Fee |