BOAT OPERATIONS

Summary

This course provides fundamental training in basic boat operation, safety, trailering launching and docking. It is designed for those that will be expected to operate a boat or part of a crew.

Course Outline

  • Overview of Qualifications and Regulations
  • Pleasure Craft Vs Non-Pleasure Craft
  • Workboats (specific to client)
  • Licensing & Registration
  • Training Requirements
  • Types of Vessels
  • Crew Size and Certification
  • PFD’s & Lifejackets
  • Safety Equipment
  • Boat & Trailer Inspections
  • Planning your Voyage
  • Fuel Safety
  • Trailering, Launching &
  • Docking Techniques
  • On the Water Safety
  • Navigation Lights
  • Buoys & Markers
  • Rules for Waterways
  • Emergencies and how to deal with them
  • Protecting Waterways
  • Practical

Course Duration

  • Theory: 8 Hours
  • Practical: 4 Hours per 2 Students

Prerequisites – Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)