Courses ~ Practical & Theory
Courses 1. -- Motorcruising - ICC - CEVNI certificates
Courses 2 -- Powerboating
Courses 3 -- Theory classes - Dayskipper - Yachtmaster - First Aid - Radar - Navigation - Diesel
RYA interactive online courses and exams - ( PPR - DFC (VHF) - etc)
COURSES 3. Theory classes - Dayskipper - Yachtmaster - First Aid - Radar - Navigation - Diesel - etc.
SRC Radio course - (VHF / GMDSS)
This is now either a one day classroom instruction assessment course, or an RYA interactive online course.
The classroom course has the SRC exam at the end of the course. An RYA examier undertakes the exam section.
Interactive course completion requires the attendance at a registered RYA centre for the SRC exam.
VHF = Very High Frequency
Requirements - frequencies - type approval & equipment Phonetic Alphabet - signal strength - simplex, duplex & semi-duplex - pro words - VHF procedures - Mayday - Mayday relay - Pan Pan -Pan Pan Medico - other calls - radio stations - call signs
DSC & GMDSS
Digital Selective Calling -- Global Maritime Distress & Safety System
Type approval - call signs - maritime mobile service identities - selcall - digital selective calling - DSC radio - EPIRB (emergency position indicating radio beacon) & types - navtex - antennae - INMARSAT satellite systems - MMSI numbers - NAVTEX information service- SART (Search & Rescue Transponder)- equipment - Distress & safety calls
Exam assessment by an independent RYA examiner.
FIRST AID
Session 1 (3 hours minimum)
Session 2 (1 1/2 hours minimum)
Session 3 (1 1/2 hours minimum)
Session 4 (1 hour minimum)
Course Objectives.--- By the end of the course:
This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for skippers and the crew of small craft working within up to 60 miles of a safe haven. The syllabus is based on the recommendations from the Health & Safety Executive & the Department of Transport.
The RYA Small Craft First Aid Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course.
The certification is valid for 3 years.
An update course can then extend the certificate for 2 more years.
This certificate fulfills the requirements of the Department of Transport Codes of Practice for Small Commercial Vessels in areas 2, 3 and 4.
DIESEL ENGINE COURSE
Course Objectives Explain the diesel engine, its systems & make up.
Make the student aware of the measures to prevent mechanical breakdown at sea.
A diesel engine & parts will be provided for practical use during the course.
Coffee, Tea provided
RADAR
Classroom theory. (Practical radar afloat and other equipment afloat courses can be arranged)
Principles - Set components & controls - Discrimination - Targets - Displays - Collision Avoidance - Navigation - Pilotage - Accuracy
DAYSKIPPER & YACHTMASTER COASTAL Theory classroom courses
These theory courses are a minimum of 40 hours plus exams, usually 6 -7 days please contact the office for more information.
Completion of the RYA coursework plus the theory exams are as laid down in the RYA courses and the syllabus and in the RYA log books. Courses are by conducted by working through the RYA course packs supplied.
NAVIGATION
The classroom / online "Navigation in simple steps" plus selective navigation tuition as requested/required.
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