14-19 Annex C –​ ​Instructor Qualification

Cadet Administrative and Training Orders (CATOs)


Instructor Qualification Latitude and Limitations Requisites for Qualification
Pleasure Craft Operator Competency (PCOC) Instructor
  • Able to provide Module 1 training.
  • Able to administer PCOC exam.
  • A cadet at the age of 17 years may be utilized in an instructor development role where they may deliver training to others under supervision (a minimum of 60% of this time shall be under direct supervision) and at the discretion of the local senior SCOP Instructor.
  • Hold Powerboat Operator qualification.
  • Be 18 years or older IAW Transport Canada policy.
  • Completed:
  • Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC), CIC Occupational Training Course (OTC), and Sea Environmental Training Course (SETC); or
  • Corps Phase 4 and one of:
  • Ships Boat Operator (SBO); or
  • Sail Coach.
  • Complete PCOC Instructor OJT/E Package.
Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime) (ROC(M)) Instructor
  • Able to provide Module 2 training.
  • Able to administer ROC(M) exam.
  • Only CF members may hold this instructor certification.
  • Hold a ROC(M) with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) endorsement.
  • Be a member of the CF IAW the Industry Canada (IC) / Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS) / CF Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
  • Completed Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC), CIC Occupational Training Course (OTC), and Sea Environmental Training Course (SETC).
  •  Complete ROC(M) Instructor OJT/E Package.
Powerboat Instructor (PBI)
  • Able to provide Module 1 training.
  • Able to administer PCOC exam.
  • Able to provide Module 3 training.
  • Able to administer Small Boat Power Certificate practical evaluations.
  • When endorsed, a PBI may also administer and evaluate the endorsements for:
  • Speciality Craft (Module 6)
  • Hold Powerboat Operator qualification.
  • Be 17 years or older.
  • Completed:
  • Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC), CIC Occupational Training Course (OTC), and Sea Environmental Training Course (SETC); or
  • Phase Four and one of:
  • Ships Boat Operator (SBO) or
  • Sail Coach.
  • Complete PB Instructor OJT/E Package.
  • For Advanced Outboard Power, the PBI must have also completed a minimum of 25 hours at the helm of the craft type.
Small Craft Rescue Instructor (SCRI)
  • Able to provide Module 1 training.
  • Able to administer PCOC exam.
  • Able to provide Module 3 training.
  • Able to administer Small Boat Power Certificate practical evaluations.
  • Able to provide Module 4 training.
  • Able to administer SCR Certificate practical evaluations.
  • SCR and First Aid must be kept current during certification period.
  • Hold a Safety Boat Operator qualification.
  • Hold a Powerboat Instructor qualification.
  • Hold a valid Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion Standard or SCOP Module 4 Swim Standard.
  • Hold a valid Standard First Aid Certificate.
  • Possess water scene management:
  • Current LSS Instructor, LSS NLS LSS Boat Rescue Instructor, CYA Coach with Bronze Cross, or
  • Extensive water scene management experience recognized by D Cdts & JC
  • Be 18 years or older.
  • Completed:
    • Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC), CIC Occupational Training Course (OTC), and Sea Environmental Training Course (SETC); or
    • Phase Four and Sail Coach certification.
  • Complete SCR Instructor OJT/E Package.
Sea Boat Instructor (SBI) 
  • Able to provide Module 1 training.
  • Able to administer PCOC exam.
  • Able to provide Module 5 training.
  • Able to administer Sea Boat Coxswain Certificate - Whaler practical evaluations.
  • When endorsed, the Sea Boat Instructor may also administer and evaluate the endorsements for:
  • Cutter coxswain;
  • Motor Work Boat coxswain (Module 7).
  • Hold Sea Boat Coxswain qualification.
  • Be 17 years or older.
  • Completed:
    • Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC), CIC Occupational Training Course (OTC), and Sea Environmental Training Course (SETC); or
    • Phase Four and Ships Boat Operator (SBO).
  • Complete Sea Boat Instructor OJT/E Package
  • To be endorsed as an instructor of a speciality craft the individual must have completed:
    • Sea Boat Instructor OJT/E Package; and
    • A minimum of 25 hours at the helm of the specialty craft post the completion of their operator/coxswain certification.

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