| Irish D.O.T Short Range Certificate (VHF MOD 1 + 2) Course |
 A two-day course designed for people who want to be able to operate marine radio The Short Range Certificate is the qualification required by law if you operate a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on any Irish vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. Unnecessary transmissions could block out a Mayday distress call. All new VHF sets are either fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC allowing calls to specific vessels. If you hold the ‘old’ VHF licence (pre-1999) you need to upgrade your qualification if you purchase new equipment. This can be done by attending this one-day course or, if no tuition is required, you can enter for direct examination. Course topics include: the basics of radio operation  the correct frequencies (channels) to be used distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures making ship to shore telephone calls Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB) Search and Rescue (SART) The course will be taught using radio simulators and will be examined by an external examiner. Course Fee €235 (Inc Exam Fee) + MRAU Admin Fee
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