VHF/SRC kurs på distans (kopia TEST)

Read SRC course/VHF certificate online

VHF stands for Very High Frequency and a VHF/SRC certificate is required to use VHF on board. SRC is the designation for the certificate itself and stands for Short Range Certificate. This was updated in 2000 when GMDSS and DCS were added. If you have a VHF certificate taken in 1999 or earlier, you need to update your certificate.

VHF is good insurance at sea where mobile coverage is not enough.

Layout for VHF course/SRC certificate

The training takes place entirely digitally where you log in to our e-learning website and complete the training when it suits you. You will have access to the material for 6 months. Explanatory texts and pictures are interspersed with educational videos where we go through everything you need to know about a VHF. The course follows the knowledge requirements of the Board of Boating Education and after the course you have the opportunity to write an exam for VHF/SRC, more about this under the heading examination.

Contents of the VHF course

Basics of the VHF device, lettering, practical distress calls, GMDSS/DSC and the structure of maritime rescue.

VHF/SRC includes a practical part which is done using a web-based VHF simulator. Before examination for VHF/SRC or Ship’s officer class 8 (where VHF/SRC is included), it is a requirement that you have taken the practical simulator test. During the examination for VHF/SRC or FB8, you must show a passing result on the practical simulator test for the examiner. The approved result is certified by bringing a printout (PDF) of the simulator test or by being able to show the result on, for example, the mobile phone. For a passing result, at least 6 out of 8 correct are required. The simulator test can be repeated until a passing result is obtained. You will receive more information about this at the end of the training.

1. Practice questions for the simulator exam can be found here.
2. You complete the simulator test that you bring to the examination here.

Examination VHF certificate/SRC certificate

After the course you can write an exam for SRC certificate. You choose an examination date yourself, which we recommend is a maximum of two weeks after the end of the course. The examination can be written in our training premises at Stockholm Training Port or at another location. During the writing, a hearing officer from the Board for Boating is on site with us and after passing the test, you will receive a stamp in your blue certificate book for a fee.

The cost of the test is paid to the test administrator at the time of writing the test, if you do not already have a blue certificate book, you can also buy it from the test administrator. In the certificate book, you can then continue to collect your certificates.

If you wish to write the test in another location, you can search for an interviewer on the NFB’s website here.

Prices for examination in the Driver’s license:

Trial fee: SEK 625

As of 2022, the NFB will replace the traditional blue certificate book with a digital certificate or alternatively a certificate card, read more about this on the NFB’s website . You therefore pay nothing at the time of booking itself.

Study material for VHF course/SRC certificate

We use “Radio communication at sea” by Sven Göran Palm. You can choose to pick up your book on site with us at Stockholm Training Port or alternatively order the literature delivered to your home.

Prices for literature for VHF certificates/SRC certificates:

Book package VHF: SEK 140
Book package VHF home delivery: SEK 265

Before VHF certificate/SRC certificate

You need a computer or tablet with an internet connection to be able to complete this digital training.

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