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) 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 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).
Persons working in the seafood industry or public service
| Location | 2025 |
| NFCI, Greencastle Co. Donegal |
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| NFCI, Castletownbere Co. Cork |
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| Fenit Co. Kerry CTU1 | |
| Howth, Co. Dublin CTU2 |
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).
This course is delivered over 3 days.
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.
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.
Working in the seafood industry or public service.
With this radio certificate the person can work on a vessel with VHF.
Written and practical exam.
€175
This course is eligible for grant aid
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