RYA Radar Certificate Course
For operators of small craft (Motor and Sailing vessels including fishing boats).
Level
RYA Certificate
SCQF level 8
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this certificate course
Duration and Mode
1 day - 8 hour
4 Weeks by evening class, normally Mondays 7-9pm.
Description
The award of a Radar Certificate will allow you to operate a Radar with confidence. A Lightmaster 2 simulator is used to practice collision avoidance. pilotage and navigation.
Course Content :-
1. How the radar works
2. What the radar shows
3. How to set up and adjust the Radar set
4. Radar reflectors (Passive and Active)
5. MARPA
6. Pilotage using Radar
7. Radar Plotting
Cost £100 (Pending ILA Funding Award)
Progression
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Campus
Stornoway
