Course Overview
This online preparatory course is designed for candidates applying for the BC Coast Pilotage Apprentice program. The course contains seven modules and several learning objectives to gradually establish prior learning prior to the 60 hours of classroom activities. The Marine Campus Pilot Authority course covers general knowledge syllabi on navigation, collision regulations, seamanship, meteorology, stability, and regulations.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Outline manoeuvring and handling characteristics of different types of vessels.
- Explain the operation and limitations of electronic aids to navigation.
- Describe the effect of transverse and longitudinal stability on vessels.
- Understand weather patterns and systems.
- State relevant contents of certain Marine Acts and Regulations.
- Outline the contents of the International Convention for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea with Canadian modifications.
- Carry out chartwork exercises in coastal waters.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2011
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