ROC(M)DSC

Prerequisite:	Open to all - No Prerequisite
Date:	21st & 28th Octoberr 2008
Time:	1830 - 2100
Duration	1 Evening a week for two weeks
Location:	St. John Ambulance Centre on Dogwood St. at 2nd Avenue
Cost: Full Course	$80 Includes manual and interactive CD
Cost: Manual Only:	$25 For those who wish to do home study only.
Cost: Exam only	$30 For those who wish to challenge the full Exam.
Instructor:	Lionel Botting 250 830 1726
Contact: Training Officer	Ed Falstrem 250 923-3333 (w) 250 923-7398 (h)
Email the Commander	s.v.xoros@telus.net

CPS has been delegated authority to issue Restricted Operator Certificates (Maritime) to Pleasure Craft Operators. Our manual is the only one approved by Industry Canada

The Marine Radiotelephone (VHF) Seminar is another course where we have introduced changes.

As of January 1, 2005, we are required to instruct and examine a second module introducing Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Chances are that if you are new to boating or boat ownership your radio will be equipped with the DSC features. Hopefully, you have already read the manual that came with the radio. Module 2 will elaborate on what happens when you lift the red cover and press the distress button.

New students will be required to write both examinations and will receive their Restricted Operator Certificate (Marine) with the DSC Endorsement.

The way it is organized through Industry Canada, you must pass both modules in order to get the certificate, regardless of the radio you have on board. Individuals who already hold a valid license will have an opportunity to upgrade to the DSC endorsement by writing the Module 2 exam. The DSC upgrade is strictly on a voluntary basis.

The certificate you hold is good for life and is still 100% valid regardless of the model of VHF radio you have on board.

The endorsement is mandatory if you have DSC equipment.

If you do not have Acrobat Reader installed on your system, you may download it here.