Marine Education Centre

Te Whare Wānanga o Ngā Matataua a Tangaroa

Scouts NZ - Region 1

CBES Courses

CBES Courses - Speciality Courses

  Maritime Restricted Operators Certificate  (MROC)

The minimum requirement for commercial operators and users of MF/HF (SSB) radio.

Aim: To learn correct MF/HF (SSB) radio operation.
Duration: 8 Hours/2 Hours for holders of Marine VHF Radio Operators Qualification.
Prerequisites: None.
Qualification: Maritime Restricted Operators Certificate (MROC). Unit Standard 19492 available.

Modules:

1. Routine Operation
 

• Common features & functions
• Pro-words & phonetic alphabet
• Call signs & channel allocation
• MF/HF (SSB) operation
• Frequency allocation
• Radio propagation

2. Safety

• Trip reports
• Weather information
• Securite

3. Distress & Urgency

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

  GPS Operator

An advanced course to enable safe navigation and use of GPS.

Aim: To understand the principles and limitations, including use of chart plotters and techniques for more complex navigation tasks.
Duration: 8 Hours.
Prerequisites: Knowledge to Boatmaster level.

Modules:

• Navigation
• GPS principles & positioning
• Initialisation & set up
• Controls, screens & outputs
• Passage making
• Waypoint navigation
• Accuracies & errors
• Installation
• Chart plotters
• Choosing a set

  Outboard Engine Maintenance

An essential course covering outboard care and trouble-shooting.

Aim: To gain essential knowledge on the operation and care of outboard engines.

Duration: 6 Hours.
Prerequisites: None.

Modules:

1. Basic Principles & Outboard Components

2. General Systems Overview

• Fuel systems
• Cooling systems
• Electrical
• Propellers

3. Trouble-shooting

• Spares & tools
• Fault finding
   

  Sea Kayak

A short course covering sea kayaks, equipment, communication, emergencies, planning, weather, rules, and navigation.

Aim: To gain essential knowledge on sea kayaking and safety.
Duration: 4 Hours.
Qualification: Sea Kayak Certificate.
Prerequisites: Day Skipper or Boatmaster recommended.

Modules:

1. Sea Kayaks

• Parts of a kayak
• Capabilities
• Maintenance
• Skills/fitness

2. Equipment

• Essential equipment
• Other equipment

3. Communication

• Communication tools
• Communication practices

4. Emergencies

• Judgement
• Rescues (self & others)
• Calling for assistance

5. Trip Planning

• Planning
• Solo and group paddling
• Leadership

6. Wind, weather forecasts and sea conditions

• Wind
• Marine forecasts
• Weather forecasts
• Hazards

7. Rules and Regulations

• Rules of the road at sea
• Lights
• Regulations

8. Navigation

• Navigating tools and skills
• Sea Kayak navigation

  Club Safety Boat Operator

A practical on-water training course for operators of yacht club safety boats.

Aim: To increase safety and proficiency of safety boat operators, enabling better safety cover for sailors involved in yacht club activities.
Duration: 8 hours.
Qualification: Club Safety Boat Operator Qualification (Endorsed by Yachting NZ)
Prerequisites: Marine VHF Radio Operators and First Aid recommended. Powerboat Level Two recommended for craft powered by 25HP and above.

Modules:

• Preparation, boat checks & safety equipment
• New Zealand law
• Launching & retrieving
• Boat handling
• Mark laying
• Communication
• Righting inverted & partially inverted craft
• Casualty rescue
• Towing
• End of day procedures