Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Short Range Certificate

RAD-SRC

Duration 3 Days (full time) Certification GMDSS Short Range Certificate This course is eligible for grant aid.
Location National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal

This programme can also be delivered throughout Ireland in BIM’s mobile Coastal Training Units (CTU’s).

Fees €175

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Programme Overview Programme Overview

The Short-Range Radio Operator’s Certificate (SRC) is the basic marine VHF radio operators’ course and is the minimum qualification required by any person operating (or supervising the operation of) a marine VHF radio, whether fixed or hand-held.

The Short-Range Radio Operator’s Certificate (SRC) is for persons operating radios on vessels that are operating only in coastal waters (sea area A1).


About this course

Programme Information

Who is this Programme for

Persons working in the seafood industry or public service

Next Programme Dates

Location 2024 2025
NFCI, Greencastle Co. Donegal
  • 24-26 March
NFCI, Castletownbere Co. Cork
  • To be scheduled
  • To be scheduled
Fenit Co. Kerry CTU1
  • 17 – 19 December
Rossaveal Co. Galway CTU1
  • 26 – 28 November
Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford CTU2
  • 12 – 14 November
Howth, Co. Dublin CTU2
  • 03 – 05 December

 

Locations

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
P75 EW24

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal
F93 PX32

This programme can also be delivered throughout Ireland in BIM’s mobile Coastal Training Units (CTU’s).

Duration

This course is delivered over 3 days.

Training Methodology

This three-day programme covers subjects including:  classroom theory in introduction and detail on radio regulations, operations and procedures for VHF radio equipment including DSC, Navtex, EPIRB’s, SART’s, Batteries, and Aerials.

Certification

Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) Short Range Certificate issued by BIM on behalf of the Department of Transport.

On successful completion of this programme, the learner will receive a GMDSS Short-Range Certificate.

Entry Requirements

Working in the seafood industry or public service.

Employment Opportunities

With this radio certificate the person can work on a vessel with VHF.

Assessment

Written and practical exam.

Fees

€175

This course is eligible for grant aid


Grant Aid

This course is eligible for grant aid.

Click here for details of the Seafood Training Scheme.

Click here to complete a Training Registration Form which can be used to register your interest both in the course and in the grant.


 

For more information contact

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Cork)

Castletownbere, Co Cork

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Donegal)

Greencastle, Co Donegal