PCOC - Pleasure Craft Operator Card

Pleasure Craft Operator Card
(This is a mandatory requirement to operate a motor on a pleasure craft by Transport Canada)

Who needs an Operator Card?

Everyone who operates a power-driven boat needs proof of competency — something that shows they understand the basic rules and how to safely operate a boat. The most common proof of competency is the Pleasure Craft Operator Card. You can get the card by taking a boating safety course in-person or online, and passing the test at the end of the course.

Prerequisites
None 

Time:

3 hour course - in person
(2 hr Course Content and 1 hr Exam)

Course objectives:

• To improve the safety of all boaters and the boating environment.
• To get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card as required by the regulation.
• To learn about your responsibility.
• To make your boating experience enjoyable for everyone.

The PCOC Course covers a full range of basic boating information such as:

• minimum safety equipment requirements required on board your boat;
• the Canadian Buoy system;
• how to share waterways;
• a review of all pertinent regulations;
• and how to respond in an emergency situation.