Short Range Operators Certificate
ISSA VHF / SRC Marine Radio Operator Course, is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively operate a marine VHF radio (and associated systems such as DSC/GMDSS where applicable) on board leisure craft, in accordance with international marine-communication procedures and regulations.
The teaching system of the lSSA covers the education of skippers and qualified staff of vessels up to 24 meters long. lSSA VHF Marine Radio licenses confirm the user's skills to operate the marine radio equipment in the A1 GMDSS zone. Most marine insurance companies and local authorities around the globe are familiar with the ISSA VHF Marine Radio licenses and the high quality of the ISSA's training.
The teaching system of the lSSA covers the education of skippers and qualified staff of vessels up to 24 meters long. lSSA VHF Marine Radio licenses confirm the user's skills to operate the marine radio equipment in the A1 GMDSS zone. Most marine insurance companies and local authorities around the globe are familiar with the ISSA VHF Marine Radio licenses and the high quality of the ISSA's training.
Course Requirments
Experience required prior training
None
Language requirement
Basic level of English is strongly recommended.
Who can run the training
VHF (Short Range Certificate) Instructor
Theoretical Topics
Marine VHF Legal Framework
Communication Participants
VHF Radio Basics
Radio Regulations
Channels
Spelling
Procedure Words
Use Of Radio
Use Of Radio
Use Of Radio
Distress Voice Calls
Urgency Voice Calls
Safety Voice Calls
Routine Voice Calls
Digital Selective Calling
GMDSS and its components
Other Skills (Ecology, Social Skills)
Certification required prior training
None
Course Duration
A basic VHF course is often delivered in a one-day session.
How to submit the application
Only through ISSA-accredited schools
Practical Topics
Basics Of Radio Installation And Use
Functionality Of The Ship Station Equipment.
Functionality Of The Handheld Station Equipment.
Distress Communication
Urgency Communication
Safety Communication
Routine Communication
Digital Selective Calling Operations
Operational Procedures For The GMDSS Components
Use Of The Procedure Words And Phrases
Use Of The Phonetic Alphabet
Ability To Exchange Communications Relevant To The Safety Of Life at Sea.
Textbook and Online Training
ISSA has developed a comprehensive VHF Marine Radio textbook along with an online training program that covers all major topics. The online course also allows learners to review and reinforce their knowledge after completing the training. The Online Training is free at ISSA Hub.
