CPS Training Courses
NOTE: We will require photo id to register for classes starting Fall 2006.
Course sessions are held weekly.
Please check the discount schedule at the bottom of the page for possible $$ savings.
Introductory Courses
BoatPro PCOC Safe Boating Course (4 sessions) - $80.00
4 week course that prepares you for the PCOC exam
We will provide you with more than just the bare minimum to pass the test
Basic navigation, seamanship skills, and weather skills
Join CPS as a CPS Associate member
Obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card (PCOC)
The Boating Course (15 sessions) - $220.00
15 week course that expands on the gov't minimum requirements for the PCOC card
If you want to really understand all the aspects of boating, then this is the course for you
Commission your boat for safe and enjoyable boating
Improve navigation skills: read charts and plot your course
Understand collision regulations
Develop good seamanship skills
Join CPS as a Regular member
Obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card (PCOC)
Obtain your CPS Boating Course Certificate
Course fee includes:
CPS Boating Course manuals (student book + homework manual)
Collision Regulations, Canadian Aids to Navigation, misc. gov't publications
Training chart 'A'
chart plotting instruments
Advanced Courses
Piloting (12 sessions) - $170.00
Enhance skills from Boating course
Improve navigation skills:
less reliance on visual observations
greater reliance on good chart-plotting and position-fixing
React to weather, tides and currents with respect to boat position
Pre-requisites: Boating, CPS-Regular membership
Advanced Piloting (12 sessions) - $170.00
Acquire coastal navigation skills
Pre-requisites: Piloting, CPS-Regular membership
Celestial Navigation - $170.00
Apply cartography and astronomy to navigation
Pre-requisites: Advanced Piloting, CPS-Regular membership
Elective Courses
Marine Maintenance (10 sessions) $170.00*
Enhance your knowledge in vessel maintenance
Understand your:
Engine
Electrical and ignition system
Cooling system
Develop good seasonal maintenance practices
Commissioning the proper safety equipment
Troubleshooting trailers
Repair fibreglass and acquire painting tips
more...
Fundamentals of Weather (7 sessions) $170*
Understand how weather systems develop and their effect on boating
Global Weather (7 sessions) $170*
Advanced understanding of how weather systems develop and their effect on boating
Marine Electronics - $170.00*
Take advantage of modern electronic devices for safety and navigation
Extended Cruising - $170.00*
Safely address the unique aspects of sailing offshore
Seamanship Sail - $170.00*
Acquire safe sailboat-handling skills for various sea and weather conditions
Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) - Gov't requirement if you have a VHF radio
Maritime Radio Course (5 sessions) $120
Learn the phonetic alphabet and proper radio procedures
Learn the new DSC features of your radio, and find out what DSC stands for
Learn what to look for in a new radio
Learn on fully functional ICOM M502 radios
Obtain your Restricted Operator Certificate with DSC endorsement
Seminars
Navigating with GPS (4 sessions) - $80.00*
Operate a GPS receiver for safe navigation
Distress Signalling (1 session) - $TBD
Learn how to safely use your distress flares
Includes a DVD on flare usage
Depth Sounders (2 sessions) - $TBD
Learn how to use your depth sounder for safer navigation
Discounts
$10.00 companion discount on ALL courses
Youth (12-15 yrs) rates are discounted $20.00 from the adult rate for all courses
* $20.00 CPS member discounts
** Brampton CPS Squadron reserves the right to change course fees at any time and without notice.