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United States Power Squadrons

United States Power Squadrons. Certifier Training. >>. BOC Overview. Module Titl e. Introduction to BOC Certification Levels & Endorsements Passport, Wallet Card, Certificate Skill Demonstrations & Equivalencies The Certifier BOC Policies Skill Demonstration Instructions

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United States Power Squadrons

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  1. United States Power Squadrons Certifier Training >>

  2. BOC Overview Module Title • Introduction to BOC • Certification Levels & Endorsements • Passport, Wallet Card, Certificate • Skill Demonstrations & Equivalencies • The Certifier • BOC Policies • Skill Demonstration Instructions • BOC Website • Insurance, Equipment, Logistics

  3. Module 1 Introduction to BOC

  4. BOC Objectives • Certify recreational boat operators at various levels of proficiency • Provide internationally recognized credential (all levels UN 40 compliant*) • * requires European rule training for full compliance

  5. Advantages of BOC • On-the-water (OTW) training adds a new dimension to USPS training. • Imagine as a new boater, instead of just learning boating in a classroom, you can also have a qualified person come on board your boat and teach you skills in the environment you will be operating in! • What if you want to improve your skills for coastal or offshore boating? • Or charter a boat in a foreign country? >>

  6. Advantages to Members • Obtaining insurance • Reducing some boating insurance rates • Speaking in public • Testifying as an expert witness • Serving on an advisory panel • Being quoted in the media • Being introduced in a public setting • Publishing articles or books • Build your confidence in your own abilities • First step in learning to teach others OTW >>

  7. General Requirements* • 16 years of age • Mentally and physically capable of operating a boat safely • Sufficient visual and auditory sensory ability __________ * Same for driver’s license. >>

  8. Certifier’s Manual ©2007- 2011 United States Power Squadrons Certifier’s Manual • Explains BOC program • Includes: • Procedures & Policies • Certifier qualifications & duties • Available online >>

  9. Practical On the Water >>

  10. Practical On the Water • Seminar, not one of the BOC levels • Uses BOC Certifier training and qualifications • Classroom may be taught by any ID qualified USPS instructor • OTW may be taught by a POTW Certifier or IN Certifier • You are an instructor or trainer as well as a judge for POTW >>

  11. Practical On the Water • Similar to IN OTW skills • Completion of seminar gets you credit for the seminar • Successful demonstration of OTW skills gets you OTW credit for IN (skill is called BPH) • http://www.usps.org/e_stuff/seminars/potw.htm >>

  12. Module 2 Certification Levelsand Endorsements

  13. Levels of Certification Offshore Navigator Advanced Coastal Navigator Coastal Navigator Inland Navigator

  14. Endorsements • Endorsements can be added at any certification level (some exceptions) • Regional type: for a geographic region; covers radio regulations, rules of road, charts, aids to navigation, customs & immigration regulations, etc. >>

  15. Endorsements • CAN – Canadian regulations • EURO – European regulations (under development) • IW – Inland Waterways • PAD – Paddle boats (canoes & kayaks) • SA - Sailboats (two levels) • Inland Navigation and Coastal Navigation • Advanced Coastal Navigation and Offshore Navigation (under development) • More endorsements planned >>

  16. Endorsements

  17. Module 3 Candidate's Passport, Wallet Card, and Certificate

  18. Candidate’s Passport

  19. Candidate’s Passport

  20. Candidate’s Passport • Each completion should be entered in members passport • SEO, instructor or certifier signs, as appropriate • Submitted electronically using BOC Tools

  21. Wallet Card & Certificate • When application is approved, member receives wallet card & certificate

  22. Module 4 Skill Demonstrations & Equivalencies

  23. For on-the-water skills, the candidate (skipper) and crew must handle the boat and navigate safely. Candidate’s Role

  24. If the skipper is not able to demonstrate the skill and the certifier can provide instruction. • If at any time, or for any reason, the certifier feels a dangerous situation is developing, the certifier has the authority to terminate the demonstration. • The Certifier may teach or instruct during the skill demonstration, but the candidate must perform all the skills without assistance. Certifier’s Role

  25. Skill criteria is in each guide • Reasonable confidence the skill can be repeated when requested or needed • If not able to perform the skill; • instruct or • Suggest practice/experience • Refer to another certifier or CT Certifier’s Role

  26. Module 4 (Cont.) Certification Levels Detailed

  27. Levels of Certification Offshore Navigator Advanced Coastal Navigator Coastal Navigator Inland Navigator 27

  28. Inland Navigator Skill Demonstrations: • Power Boat Handling Skill Demonstration • Fire Extinguisher Skill Demonstration Classes: • NASBLA approved Boating Course • Seamanship • Engine Maintenance • Marine Electrical Systems

  29. Inland Navigator (cont.) Seminars: • How to Use a Chart (or P) • Onboard Weather (or Weather Course) • Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio • GPS (or new - 2004 P or 2006 AP)

  30. Inland Navigator (cont.) • Recommended Endorsements: • Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes (Inland Waterways) • Optional Endorsements: • SA: Sail or Sail 101 & Sail 102 courses • PAD: Paddle Smart >>

  31. Levels of Certification Offshore Navigator Advanced Coastal Navigator Coastal Navigator Inland Navigator 31

  32. Coastal Navigator • Candidates having an IN Passport and completed the on-the-water skill demonstration may participate in Coastal Navigator on-the-water skill demonstrations • Inland Navigator Certification must be completed before Coastal Navigator Certificate is granted.

  33. Coastal Navigator (cont.) • Boat Handling Skills (see guide & checklist) • Spring Lines • Tides & Currents • Taking Bearings • Traditional (Paper) Plotting • Time-Speed-Distance (60 D Street) • TVMDC

  34. Coastal Navigator (cont.) Skill Demonstrations: • On-the-Water Navigator Skill Demo • Pyrotechnic Distress Signal Skill Demo Courses: • Piloting • Weather • Marine Communication or Marine Radio Communications (ME 102)

  35. Coastal Navigator Seminars: • Anchoring • Rules of the Road • Mariner’s Compass • Tides and Currents (or AP) Optional Seminar: • Marine Radar

  36. Levels of Certification Offshore Navigator Advanced Coastal Navigator Coastal Navigator Inland Navigator 36

  37. Advanced Coastal Navigator Advanced Coastal Navigator expands on the skills from CN Prepare a longer cruise with meals and watch standing Navigation with GPS and without, including night navigation Running fix Navigate harbor opening and open water

  38. Advanced Coastal Navigator Skill Demonstrations: Advanced Coastal Navigation Boat Handling Skill Demonstration – (ADN) First Aid (FA ‐ Offered by American Red Cross or American Heart Association) Classes: • Advanced Piloting • Marine Navigation Systems or (ME 103) • Cruise Planning

  39. Advanced Coastal Navigator Required Seminars: • Emergencies on Board (EO) • Marine Radar Recommended But Not Required • CPR/AED (Offered by American Red Cross or American Heart Association)

  40. Levels of Certification Offshore Navigator Advanced Coastal Navigator Coastal Navigator Inland Navigator 40

  41. Offshore Navigator In development - may include the following: • Offshore Navigator Boat Handling Skill Demonstration • Classes:(subject to change): • Junior Navigation and Navigation • Seminars : TBD • Limitations: TBD

  42. USPS Equivalencies • Schools and Associations • NEO Recommendation & USPS BOD Approval • US Coast Guard Licenses • Refer to EDN-89 • USCG Auxiliary Courses • Refer to EDN-89

  43. BOC Course Equivalents

  44. BOC Equivalencies (Cont.) • Not encouraged, but • Those with other training may apply for an equivalency • Equivalency process for: • Skills – use ED-C2 and follow instructions • OTW skills must be demonstrated • Seminars – use ED-C3 and follow instructions • Use BOC Tools for submittal if possible >>

  45. FAQs – Skill Equivalencies Q: How do I decide if an Equivalency for a skill should be approved? A: Acceptable Equivalencies will be approved by the NEO or designee. The Equivalency must be submitted to the Assistant or Regional Director who will submit to the R/C BOC&OTW COM for consideration of approval. Feel free to consult with other certifiers or your Regional Director.

  46. Checklists (all levels) • Checklists are in the Candidate’s Guide/Manual for each level • Helps candidate plan and track all requirements • Passport documents completed items; it’s a checklist for members planning

  47. Module 5 The Certifier

  48. NEO ANEO R/C BOC&OTW Tr.COM Regional Director Certifier Trainers IN, CN, ACN and ON Certifiers Certifier USPS Organizational Structure Assistant Regional Director

  49. Northwest Northeast Midwest MidAtlantic Southwest & Pacific Isl. MidSouth Southeast Caribbean Eight BOC Regions

  50. Regional BOC Administration • Regional Director (RD) • Responsible for BOC program within region • Record Processor • Assistant Regional Director (ARD) • Duties same, as assigned by RD

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