ISSA Courses
Short Range Operators Certificate (VHF)
The 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.
VHF Marine Radio Textbook
ISSA has developed a comprehensive VHF Marine Radio textbook along with an online training program that covers all major topics.
If you’re interested in joining the VHF course, you can explore available courses at the ISSA Hub or contact an ISSA-accredited school near you for more information.
If you’re interested in joining the VHF course, you can explore available courses at the ISSA Hub or contact an ISSA-accredited school near you for more information.
Online Training of VHF Communication
ISSA has developed an online training course on basic VHF communication.
Students can use it to practice their communication skills, while instructors can assess how well students have mastered VHF operation after the training. This course is available free of charge on the ISSA Hub, simply register for an account to get started.
Students can use it to practice their communication skills, while instructors can assess how well students have mastered VHF operation after the training. This course is available free of charge on the ISSA Hub, simply register for an account to get started.
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