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Boating Basics: This is an accredited course to obtain the Pleasure Craft
Operator Card (PCOC), popularly known as the Boat Licence. Prerequisite:
none
To
get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), you need to write a test
approved by Transport Canada. This handbook helps you and your family
prepare for that test. All you need to know for your test is presented
in an easy to read format that is both informative and entertaining. You
can be confident in knowing that this study guide meets all the
standards established by Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety.
Once comfortable with the study material, you may challenge the PCOC exam. As an extra benefit, if you pass the exam offered by Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons, your Card is recognized by BOTH Transport Canada and The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (USA).
Maritime Radio with DSC: This is an accredited course to obtain the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DCS. You must have this ROC (M) licence to operate a maritime radio. It's the law! To avoid a fine, be prepared.
This complete package with CD, and the new Digital Selective Calling, will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement exam.
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures, and everyday
operating techniques.
Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form “automatic” radio.
Secure your lifeline. Be sure that you and your family take the Maritime Radio course.
Remember, as of September, 2009, all Canadian operators of motorized pleasure craft have to show proof of competency. It's the law!
All operators of motorized pleasure craft are required to show proof of operator competency.To
get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), you need to write a test
approved by Transport Canada. This handbook helps you and your family
prepare for that test. All you need to know for your test is presented
in an easy to read format that is both informative and entertaining. You
can be confident in knowing that this study guide meets all the
standards established by Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety.Once comfortable with the study material, you may challenge the PCOC exam. As an extra benefit, if you pass the exam offered by Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons, your Card is recognized by BOTH Transport Canada and The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (USA).
Maritime Radio with DSC: This is an accredited course to obtain the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DCS. You must have this ROC (M) licence to operate a maritime radio. It's the law! To avoid a fine, be prepared.
This complete package with CD, and the new Digital Selective Calling, will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement exam.
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures, and everyday
operating techniques.Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form “automatic” radio.
Secure your lifeline. Be sure that you and your family take the Maritime Radio course.