These take place on Saturdays from 9am to 5pm.
This qualification is required in order to operate a Marine VHF Radio. See RHA details here http://www.rya.org.uk/COURSESTRAINING/COURSES/SPECIALIST/Pages/SRC.aspx
The total cost is around £67, which includes a required text book and the certification fee.
I have booked a place for myself on Saturday the 20th March 2010, along with a couple of paddling buddies of mine.
Further details can be seen here on the college website http://www.trurocollege.ac.uk/pt/index.php?ID=559
Apart from buying your own radio, bear in mind that the club has a few VHF radios for use at club events, so this could be a useful qualification to have.
Pete