Pleasure Craft Operator Card Course (PCOC)
The Canadian Boating Licence
or Boat Card

        
REGISTER ONLINE HERE!
 FREE Boating Manual for the PCOC Course Click Here

All boat operators of pleasure crafts fitted with a motor and
used for recreational purposes in Canada MUST have the Card.
Failure to do will result in fines of up to $250 or more

Since the new regulations, course providers have noted that
the current passing rate for those not taking the full PCOC course
and just challenging the exam is at an all time low 10%

QuickNAV strongly recommends the full day PCOC course
to help you pass the test and become a better boater
The Card is good-for-life and is recognized across Canada and the US

The QuickNAV One Day PCOC course includes the following topics:

 
  • Safety Regulations
  • Understanding your responsibilities; under the Small Vessel Regulations, & the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Understanding Aids to Navigation
  • What to do in an emergency
  • Crew overboard procedure
  • Right of way
  
  • Fuelling Procedures
  • Use and care of lifejackets
  • Use of flares
  • How to summon help
  • How to prepare a trip plan
  • Proper equipment to have aboard
  • Required charts and publications to have aboard

NEXT COURSES
See you in the spring
Price:  $112 includes tax
Location: North Vancouver, BC


 REGISTER ONLINE HERE!

 Experienced boaters can challenge the test without taking the full course.
You will receive your plastic wallet sized card the same day.
Contact QuickNAV to challenge the exam

OPERATOR CARD FAQ

Do I need to take a course before I write the test? Taking a boating safety course is strongly recommended regardless of age or experience.  However, you can challenge the test without taking a course.  At QuickNAV, the fee for challenging the test is $60.00 + tax, which includes the test as well as issuing your PCOC card on behalf of Transport Canada.

Is an operator card just another word for a licence?
No, the operator card cannot be revoked and is therefore good for life!

Can my PCOC be replaced if lost or Stolen? If yes, what is the cost?
Yes, you can replace your card with QuickNAV at a cost of $25 + tax

Can I re-write the exam if I fail the first time?
Yes, you can rewrite as often as required. The test can be written only once in every 24 hour period.

Is there a practical, on the water component to the test?
No, the course and exam are done in the classroom or online. QuickNAV does provide on the water courses, contact us for details.

Do operators of Personal Watercraft require the card?
Yes, PWC operators are considered boaters and must follow the same rules and regulations