VHF Training Evenings 2026
First Class of 2026
Thursday 16th April, 2026
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Second Class of 2026
Thursday 8th October, 2026
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About the course
R Marine Crawley & the valued squadron, Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport, have formed a partnership in which VMR Southport will run the entire course on location within the RMC Headquarters at Runaway Bay.
The SROCP qualification (Short Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency) allows the operator to operate the VHF marine radiotelephony equipment only. The examination consists of a 25 multi-choice question paper (duration 30 minutes with a 70% pass mark) and a practical component. (All completed at R Marine Crawley)
Upon completion
Upon completing the online radio course, you will have the opportunity to complete an exam and get your radio operator certificate of proficiency.
A VHF Licence will allow you to apply for an MMSI number for your vessel, which is required to transmit AIS information and enable the digital selective calling function on a radio.
Here's what you
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Details
Duration: 2 hrs (5:30pm-8:00pm)
In this time, you will complete the training and multiple choice questionnaire.
Fees & inclusions
$250 per person
- Training Course Session
- Study Booklet PDF
- The Licence Fee
- Light refreshments & sandwiches
Course Capacity
6-8 people max per training evening
Keeping the study ground to smaller numbers results in better training.
What you'll get
Your course documents submitted for you for total convenience.
On arrival, light refreshments and sandwiches will be served. Arrive slightly earlier for your photo to be taken for your course licence.