VHF Exam Joining Instructions
You’re all booked for your SRC (VHF) assessment! We look forward to welcoming you. Please read through the following carefully.
Itinerary
Venue details & how to get there
Getting there
Venue facilities
RYA License fees
The RYA examination processing fees need to be paid before the assessment. You cannot take the assessment if you have not paid the fee.
Once you have purchased your exam, you will receive an email confirmation and, in a separate message, your exam application form.
Preparing for the exam
Ensure you have completed the Online RYA VHF Radio course, including the pre-exam knowledge check.
After completion, you will receive a downloadable certificate with a unique code. You must print this out and bring it with you.
You are advised to read through the Green VHF Radio handbook or eBook from your Online course.
Give special attention to the following:
This is not an exhaustive list but provides an idea of the breadth of topics covered by the assessment.
What to bring
License Processing
Once you have successfully completed the examination, the paperwork is sent to the RYA for processing. You will not get your SRC certificate on the day of the exam, it can take up to 21 days to process your license.
Fast-track License Processing
If you need your license urgently, a fast-track processing service is available for an additional fee, payable to the RYA. They aim to turn the certificate around in 4 working days (excluding delivery time).
Non-members | £99 |
Members | £50 |
Accredited Members | £40 |
Gold Members | £40 |
Life Members | Free |
Please inform the Assessor that you want fast-track processing once you have completed your exam.