Overall I am excited to be boating safety but the course took around 7 hours when it stated was roughly 3 hours to complete. Jennifer S Posted 4 weeks ago. Ravi T Posted 4 weeks ago. My only problem was after a module quiz, if I made an error, I received mark, but not way to see what error I made. Kind of the same for test, I made one error during the test, I kind of realized what it was, but seeing the error afterwards would be more educating. Michael L Posted 1 month ago.
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If you operate a motorized boat in Canad, you must have proof of competency, such as a Pleasure Craft Operator Card , PCOC or Boating License regardless of age, length of boat, or engine horsepower, other than in waters of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Once obtained from BOATsmart! You can retry your official boating test once every 24 hours. If you fail the test more than once, Transport Canada requires that you retake the online boating course. Your one-time fee includes unlimited retries and unlimited access to the online boating course.
Many boaters commonly refer to the PCOC as a boating license, boat license or boat card. There is no minimum age to take the online boating course. Boaters of all ages are required to obtain and carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card when operating a motorized boat. Once obtained, your boating license is good for life.
The boating course includes all of the knowledge you need to prepare for the test and obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card. You can get your boating license in 3 easy steps. Then take the 50 questions multiple choice exam. Once passed, print a temporary card immediately and receive your PCOC by mail within 4 weeks. The online boating test is open book and consists of 50 multiple choice questions. From: Transport Canada. On this page Proof of competency Obtaining a Pleasure Craft Operator Card PCOC Replacing your Pleasure Craft Operator Card PCOC Horsepower restrictions for youth Related links Proof of competency In Canada, if you operate a boat with a motor and use it for recreation, you need proof of competency — something that shows you have a basic understanding of how to operate your boat safely and know what to do in an emergency.
Certificate from a Canadian boating safety course completed before April 1, when the current regulation came into effect professional marine certificate or equivalent from the List of Certificates of Competency, Training Certificates and other Equivalencies accepted as Proof of Competency when Operating a Pleasure Craft completed Rental Boat Safety Checklist , good only for the rental period for a visitor to Canada, an operator card or other document that meets the requirements of his or her home state or country Proof of competency is not required in the following situations: the boat is being operated in the waters of Nunavut or the Northwest Territories a visitor to Canada is operating the boat he or she brought into Canada for less than 45 consecutive days For complete information, see the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations and visit our Operator Card PCOC — FAQ page.
Boating safety course The best way to prepare for and pass the boating safety test is by taking a boating safety course from an accredited course provider. By taking a boating safety course, you will learn about: your responsibilities as a boat operator how to get your boat, your guests and yourself prepared before leaving the dock the importance of making sure all the right boating safety equipment is on board and in good working order how to prevent unsafe situations once underway how to safely share waterways with others, including larger and less manoeuvrable commercial vessels what to do in the event of an emergency Whether you learn best in the classroom-style setting with lots of student-instructor interaction or prefer to learn at your own pace in an online environment, the information acquired in a boating safety course will help keep you and your guests safe when you are out on the water.
Horsepower restrictions for youth In addition to the requirement to carry a document serving as proof of competency, boat operators under the age of 16 must also comply with other requirements. Report a problem on this page Please select all that apply:.
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Those who have taken a boating safety course prior to April 1, will not be required to take another course or test. A copy of a certificate or a card issued at the completion of courses taken prior to April 1, will need to be carried on board the pleasure craft.
If you need to replace a lost or damaged Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you will need to contact the course provider who issued it. An agent will look up your name in a national database of card holders and tell you what you need to do next. Training and testing for this card is only available through Transport Canada accredited course providers. The first step is finding an accredited course provider in your area. Do I need proof of competency to operate a non-powered pleasure craft?
The Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations only apply to pleasure craft fitted with a motor. You need proof of competency if the sailboat is fitted with an auxiliary motor, even when under sail. While the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations apply to Indigenous peoples, the Regulations do not apply in situations where the craft is used for daily living or subsistence activities such as hunting and fishing for the purpose of subsistence.
However, most Indigenous peoples that use a boat for subsistence activities also use it for recreational purposes on occasion. As such, it is recommended everyone have proof of competency. To remove ambiguity, the Regulations state that application is limited to pleasure craft used for recreational purposes. The Regulations do not apply to non-residents who operate their pleasure craft licensed in a country other than Canada in Canadian waters for less than 45 consecutive days.
Please note that a proof of residence will be required on board at all times. If you require more information on how Canadian requirements apply to non-residents visit the Requirements for Foreign Recreational Boaters In Canadian Waters. While we strongly recommend everyone to take a boating safety course, you may challenge the test without taking a course. Important Note: You cannot challenge the boating safety test online.
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