14-19 Annex A – ​SCOP Modules

• Nautical terminology.
• Acts, codes and regulations that govern boating safety.
• Personal safety.
• Vessel restrictions and requirements.
• Navigation safety.
• Safe vessel operations.

• Regulations.
• Operation of a very high frequency (VHF) radio.
• Voice procedures.
• Digital selective calling (DSC) radio procedures.
• Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS).

Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime) card (ROC(M))

* Card is issued by Canadian Power Squadron (CPS)

• Preparation.
• Manoeuvring a powerboat.
• Adjustments to small craft operation in heavy winds and waves – training and rescue situations.
• Securing a powerboat.

• Self-preservation techniques.
• Recovering a distressed swimmer.
• Manoeuvring a safety boat.
• Assisting a small craft.
• First aid review.

• Small Boat Power
• Emergency  First Aid
• Statement of Swimming Ability (Annex A to ref A)

Small Craft Rescue (SCR) Certificate

Valid for 3 years

• Preparation.
• Operating a whaler under oars.
• Operating a whaler under sail.
• Operating a whaler under power.
• Where available, a Cutter maybe substituted for a whaler for under oars and sail.

• Collision regulation review.
• Responsible actions.
• Advanced manoeuvring.

• Motor workboat specifics.
• Manning and equipment.
• Engine pre-start and underway checks.
• Boat handling for larger vessels.