Pleasure Craft Operator Card Course

                   

AS OF SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2009

All boat operators in Canada must have the Card or they risk expensive fines.* There is no minimum age to get certified and no age exemption. The length of the boat does not matter, nor does the size of the engine. The Card is good-for-life and is recognized across Canada, Europe and the US.

Topics covered by this course include:

- Safety Regulations
- Understanding your responsibilities under the Small Vessel Regulations
- Understanding your responsibilities under 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

Do I need a license to operate my boat?

Yes, you will require proof of operator competency by September 15, 2009.

Isn't an operator card just another word for a license?

No; the operator card cannot be revoked and is therefore good for life!

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 $50.00 + tax,  (Cheaper than online or testing at Canadian Tire Parking lots) which includes the test as well as issuing your Official PCOC card on behalf of Transport Canada and  after completion of the Test. NO Waiting for your plastic card to arrive in the mail.

COURSE DATES:

1 day  course                    

Monday, July 26, 2010    North Vancouver                           1 day 9:00am - 4:30 pm   

Saturday, August, 14, 2010      North Vancouver                  1 day 9:00am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, August, 20, 2010       North Vancouver                 1 day 9:00am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, September 18, 2010   North Vancouver                 1 day 9:00am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, September 26, 2010   North Vancouver                 1 day 9:00am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, October 9, 2010   North Vancouver                        1 day 9:00am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, December 4, 2010   North Vancouver                     1 day 9:00am - 4:30 pm

COURSE FEE:                                               $90.00

Safe Boating Refresher Course (3hrs)

For those who may need a little reminder before writing their PCOC Test but have experience boating, we offer a 3hr refresher course.

Langley Continuing Education-Contact them directly @604-533-4227