Marine Education Centre

Te Whare Wānanga o Ngā Matataua a Tangaroa

Scouts NZ - Region 1

CBES Courses

CBES Courses - Core Courses

Day Skipper  

An introductory course for all members of the family or crew, including those new to boating. Applies to a wide range of vessels including yachts, launches, powerboats, jet skis, sea kayaks, and waka.

Aim: To gain essential boating knowledge and safety.
Duration: 15 Hours.
Qualification: NZ Day Skipper Certificate. Sea Kayak Endorsement and Unit Standard 6915 available.
Prerequisites: None.

Cost: $50 ($35 administration and exam, $15 Manual)

Modules:

1. The Boat

• Parts of a boat
• Boating equipment
• Boat handling

2. Navigation

• The chart
• Compass
• Tides & weather
• Buoys & beacons

3. Rules & Regulations

• Rules of the road at sea
• Lights & sound signals
• Navigation safety rules
• Skipper responsibility

4. Emergencies

• Distress signals
• Emergency situations
• Hypothermia

5. Knots

• Knots, bends & hitches

Boatmaster

A comprehensive course for boaties with some existing knowledge and experience. Applies to a wide range of vessels including yachts, launches and powerboats.

Aim: To gain detailed boating knowledge.
Duration: 30 Hours.
Qualification: NZ Boatmaster Certificate. Sea Kayak Endorsement and Unit Standard 6914 available.
Prerequisites: Day Skipper recommended.

Cost: $120 ($105 administration and exam, $15 Manual)

Modules:

1. Equipment

2. Emergencies

• Accidents
• Distress signals
• Distress procedures
• Search & rescue
• Lifesaving & fire fighting

3. Navigation

• Compass
• Chartwork & publications
• Tides & weather
• Buoys & beacons
• Lights & day shapes

4. Boat Handling

• Stability
• Anchors & anchoring
• Steerage & manoeuvring
• Berthing, launching & retrieving
• Rough seas & surf
• Crossing bars

5. Rules & Regulations

• Collision prevention rules
• Water recreation rules
• Harbour bylaws
• Skipper responsibility

6. Ropes

• Rigging, bends & hitches

Marine VHF Radio Operators Qualification

The minimum requirement for all users of Marine VHF Radio.

Aim: To learn correct Marine VHF Radio operation.
Duration: 6 Hours.
Prerequisites: None.

Cost: $30 ($18 administration and exam, $12 Manual)

Modules:

1. Routine Operation

• Common features & functions
• Pro-words & phonetic alphabet
• Call signs & channel allocation

2. Safety

• Trip reports
• Weather information
• Securite

3. Distress & Urgency

• "Mayday" & "Pan" calls
• EPIRB and SAR