WESTCAN INFLATABLE BOATS
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Training
Pleasure Craft Operators Card
INTRODUCTION
On September 15, 2009, it became law that any person of any age operating a power driven pleasure craft on Canadian waterways must have an operator’s card issued by a Transport Canada accredited course provider.
Westcan Inflatables is an affiliate of BOATsmart Canada, one of the nation’s leaders in providing training and exams for boaters wanting to acquire their Operators Card.
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HOW TO OBTAIN AN OPERATORS CARD
A Pleasure Craft Operators Card exam is completed. You are issued a temporary card until the permanent card arrives in the mail.
Our waterways are becoming busier and boating technology is changing. Regulations are updated periodically. Now more than ever it’s important to have the knowledge to keep you safe. At Westcan Inflatables we can help you gain that knowledge.
It is strongly recommended that everyone take this course. The exam can be challenged and our concern is that boaters may not have the current information.
INSTRUCTION
The instructor draws upon over 20 years of experience on the water and instructing to provide valuable boating and safety knowledge. Classes are kept small to ensure quality instruction.
Students with unique training needs are most welcome. We want to accommodate everyone’s boating needs.
Group or individual classes can be arranged, call for details.
COURSE CONTENT
All instruction material and exams are supplied by BOATsmart Canada and Transport Canada accredited. At the end of each class, time is set aside to write the exam.
- The following topics will be covered:
- operator responsibilities
- sharing the waterways
- safety equipment requirements
- navigating amongst other boats
- responding to emergencies
- basic boating terminology
- recognizing navigational aids (buoys and markers)
DURATION
One day, 6 -8 hours
EXAM
The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions. The passing mark is 38 correct answers - 75%.
Upon successful completion of the exam a temporary operator’s certificate is issued.
CHALLENGING THE EXAM
Boaters with a solid foundation of knowledge and skill, can challenge the exam as an option to taking the course.
Schedule for exam times is very flexible. Call for details..
STUDENT GUIDE
CThe student guide is available for purchase in book or CD form and includes all the information needed to pass the exam.
COST
$110.00 + tax – Course
$50.00 + tax – Exam only
$20.00 + tax – Student Guide
LOCATION
All courses are held at our store conveniently located on the Mary Hill By-Pass (Hwy 7B) at Kingsway Ave in Port Coquitlam.
604-945-2771 – Office
604-230-SAFE (7233) – Instructor’s Direct Line
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Office of Boating Safety |
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Environment Canada - Weather |
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Vessel Licensing – Transport Canada |
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Fishing Licenses – Tidal and Non-Tidal |
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Tides - Canadian Hydrographics |
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