Includes official course, exam and 1 PCOC card
In order to legally operate a motorized pleasure craft in Canada, you must be able to provide proof of competency. Unless you have completed a boating safety course in Canada prior to April 1, 1999, obtained a specified marine safety certificate issued to professional mariners.
The Wakeboat Course
The first and only professional course with certification in everything Tow Boat; mechanics, maneuvering, towing, and coaching. The purpose of this course is to provide ALL LEVELS of Tow Boat users universal professional knowledge in everything Tow Boats.
Welder
A Welder permanently joins pieces of metal or manufactured parts using metal filler and heat and/or pressure; builds structures and repairs broken or cracked parts according to specifications; and carries out special processes, such as welding studs and brazing. Specifically, a Welder:
- lays out, cuts, and forms metals to specifications
- fits sub-assemblies and assemblies together and preparing assemblies for welding
- uses three major types of welding: arc, gas, and resistance
- uses various welding and cutting processes to join structural steel and cut metal in vessels, piping and other components
- fabricates parts, tools, machines and equipment
- joins parts being manufactured, builds structures and repairs damaged or worn parts
- controls for quality before, during and after welding
Automotive Service Technician Certification Exam
An Automotive Service Technician performs preventative maintenance, diagnoses problems and repairs vehicle systems in cars and light trucks. Specifically, an Automotive Service Technician diagnoses and repairs:
- engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, brakes, drive shafts, axles and other assemblies
- alignment of wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms
- suspension systems, including shock absorbers and spring assemblies
- ignition, charging and starting systems, panel instruments, wiring and other electrical/electronic systems and equipment
- fuel and engine management and emission control systems
- air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems
Commercial Marine Courses
LandsEndBC.ca - is a Transport Canada Accredited provider of Commercial Marine Safety Courses. These courses include:
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Course (SVOP)
- Small Non-Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety(SDV-BS) ***Formerly MED-A3 (Marine Emergency Duties A3)
- Marine VHF Radio (ROC - M)
Frequently Asked Questions
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TestPleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) Course and Exam ?
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After you pass the course and exam, you can print your temporary license card. Use the temporary license card until you receive your permanent card in the mail in a few weeks.
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BoatTests101.com charges a standard fee for the exam, as outlined in each state and provincial page of the website. The cost includes a temporary license that can be printed immediately after you pass your exam. It also includes your permanent boating license that will arrive in the mail within a few weeks.
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You may take the exam as many times as needed in order to pass. However, we encourage proper study habits, including re-visiting the course materials if you do not pass the first time. We want you to pass, and be able to practice safe boating!