Small Craft Operator Program (SCOP)
Program Director: Lt(N) Blatch
Training Times: TBD
Training Times: TBD
SCOP Mod 1
Learn about vessel regulations, rules of road, buoys, safety procedures, and work towards achieving your Pleasure Craft Operator's Card, the Government of Canada issued boating licence
SCOP Mod 2
Learn about VHF radio operations, calling procedures, distress signalling and trasnmission. Work towards earning your Radio Operators Certificate - Marine, required by law to use a VHF radio in Canada.
SCOP Mod 3
Learn about practical boat handling, manouvering, man overboard drills and basic boat maintenance.
SCOP Mod 4
Learn about boat rescue, First Aid procedures, defences and releases in water rescue scenarios, and canoe/sailboat righting techniques. Work towards earning the equivalent of the Life Saving Society's Boat Rescue Certification.
References
| PCOC Candidate Workbook |
| Service Whaler Manual |