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Training Courses
We can teach you about boating and broaden your skills.
WVSRG offers a wide variety of formal training courses as well as private tuition for those who prefer a one to one learning environment. Just click on the course of interest for further details.
Recreational Skippers Ticket, National Power Boat Course,
Marine Radio Operators (MROVCP), HF/MF/VHF Radio Course (MROCP ),
Recreational Skippers Ticket
By April 2008, every skipper of a registrable recreational vessel powered by a motor greater than 4.5kwp (6 hp) (RST vessel) will be required to hold a Recreational Skippers Ticket. The assessments will test your skills and knowledge in the following areas:
Theoretical
The theory assessment will take about 60 minutes and consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. You will need to get at least 24 correct before progressing to the practical assessment.
The multiple-choice paper will assess your knowledge and understanding of:
- rules and regulations;
- international collision rules;
- buoyage and other navigation aids;
- navigation lights;
- maintenance of vessel, motor and equipment;
- safety equipment required to be carried;
- trip planning, and responsibilities to passengers; and
- distress signals, and response to distress and other emergencies.
Practical
The assessment effectively requires you to demonstrate a well-conducted boating trip, including preparation and vessel manoeuvring. Specific tasks you will be assessed on include:
- throughout the assessment,operating within the rules and regulations;
- checking the condition of a vessel’s anchoring gear and berthing lines and hardware;
- conducting a safety briefing for all on board;
- starting the motor safely;
- logging a voyage plan;
- safely departing a berth;
- conducting a simulated man overboard operation;
- steering a steady course with the aid of a transit;
- performing a controlled stop;
- returning to a berth and securing the vessel;
- logging off.
To enrol in a course, select a convenient date, then click the Add to Shopping Cart button. You will then be transferred to our secure shopping cart system, where you can pay for your course(s) via credit card or cheque/money order.
All courses are run at our Operations Center, 1 Boat Harbour Quays, Ocean Reef, unless otherwise stated. Bookings are essential for all education courses.
