See below for our list of venue based Navigation and Radio courses currently available. We also offer online courses for studying in your own time.
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Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Limerick
The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Dept of Transport cert): € 285
General Operators Certificate (GOC) Dublin
The GOC General Operator Certificate course gives the professional seafarer competence in the operation of MF/HF and INMARSAT – C / Fleet 77 systems, as well as VHF. This STCW endorsed qualification is required for SOLAS-compliant vessels operating offshore. Accredited by the Irish Department of Transport, the course is held over 10 days.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Dept of Transport cert): € 1195
Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC) Dublin
The ROC Restricted Operator Certificate course gives the professional seafarer competence in the operation of VHF and other inshore communications systems. This STCW endorsed qualification is required for SOLAS-compliant vessels operating within coastal waters. Accredited by the Irish Department of Transport, the course is held over 4 days
Long Range Certificate (LRC) – Dublin
The Long Range Certificate (LRC) gives offshore recreational sailors and transoceanic yacht crews knowledge of MF/HF and INMARSAT – C / Fleet 77 systems, as well as VHF. This qualification is the minimum required for vessels operating offshore. Accredited by the Irish Department of Transport, the course is held over 4 days.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Dept of Transport cert): € 495
Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Dublin
The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Dept of Transport cert): € 285
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore – Dublin
Advanced training for experienced and aspiring skippers. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills.
Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Galway
The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Dept of Transport cert): € 285