Online Training - ICC Boat Licence Preparation/Revision
The modules below have been developed with the aim of providing you with the background knowledge that you can use for a water-based practical training session or an assessment, resulting in the award of a boating Certificate of Competence, for example; The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) or boat license as it's commonly known as.
As well as preparing you for an ICC our main aim is to ensure you understand the pros and cons of boating/ownership, but most importantly how to keep you safe on the water.
Each module takes around 30-45 mins and is lead by one our experienced instructors using a live video stream. We finish with an open questions and open discussion. Please note we are adding modules all the time so please come back regularly to check what's new.
You can register to find out when our next session is below:
Engines, Drives, Propellers & Trim:
Shaft Drives
Out or Stern Drives
Surface Drives
Jet Drive
Outboards - 2/4 Stroke & Electric
IPS, Zues, Axius & Docksense
Propellers & Effects
Engine Trim and Trim Tabs
Distress Calling & VHF DSC Overview/Refresher:
MayDay
MayDay Relay
PanPan
Securite
Using The VHF & its Menus
Anchoring & Mooring - Theory:
Types of Anchors
Crew Communication
Where to Anchor & What's the Best Approach
Deploying the Anchor
Recovering Your Anchor
Types of Moorings & as For Anchoring Above
Tides:
How they happen
What time do they come in and go out
How far up do they come
How far out do they go
What direction do they travel
What speed to they move at
An Introduction to Navigation
what is Navigation
Charts & Projection
What Tools we Need
Latitude & Longitude
Chart overview & Compass Rose
Compasses, Bearings & Fixes
GPS Navigation
GPS, how does it work
Setting up your GPS
Chartplotters
Termonolgy
Menus etc.
Hulls Types:
Displacement Hull
Semi Displacement Hull
Planing Hull
Stepped Hull
Cathedral Hull
Catamaran & Trimaran Hulls
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Safety Equipment & Cold Water Consideration
Types of Life-Jackets, Uses, Sizes & Maintenance
Cold Water Effect on The Body
Safety Equipment & Flares
EPIRBS, PLB's & AIS MOB
Man Overboard (MOB) Procedures & The Management of:
Initial Actions
Approaching the MOB
Methods of Recovering the MOB
Post Recovery Actions
Getting Help
Buoyage System (IALA)
Lateral Marks
Cardinal Buoys
Safe Water/Fairway Markers
Isolated Danger Marks
Special Marks
Emergency Wreck Marking Buoy
The Weather:
How it Happens
Cold & Warm Fronts
Temperature & Pressures
Wind Direction
On & Offshore Breezes
The Beaufort Scale
Weather Forecasts
Using the Information
Navigation - Route Planning
Where do we begin, what do we need to know
Things to take into consideration enroute
How to use a Portland Plotter & Measure Distance
How to record and use the information
The Nav Plan & useful aids to Navigation
Other Considerations prior to and during the route
IRPCS
(International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea)
What is the Rule of the Road
Responsibility of a proper Lookout
Can determine a Safe Speed
Can recognise a potential Collision Situation
Narrow Channels
Distress Signals
Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS)
Lights, Shapes & Sounds
Manoeuvering Restrictions
Typically, on completion of a practical course or direct assessment you will then be able to apply for the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), for use abroad. It should also attract cheaper insurance premiums as well as access to further training within the RYA syllabus.
We are continually developing our online modules, some of which will help you towards obtaining a formal boat licence. If you would like to be kept up to date with out latest training modules or you have a particular topic you would like us to cover you can join our mailing list here...
Telephone 02392 346075 / 07985 089973