Transport Canada approved Boater Safety Course to obtain your official Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC).
Valid for Life across all of Canada
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Complete the CanadaBoatSafety.com online course. The course presents the material in a flexible and easy-to-understand manner. The material is organized into five chapters, with a 10 question quiz at the end of each chapter. You must achieve a passing grade of 80% before proceeding to the next chapter.
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The test consists of multiple-choice questions and a pass mark of 75% is needed.
Unlimited test retries included.
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Your temporary boating certificate can be immediately downloaded and printed, so you can go boating today! Your permanent physical PCOC will be mailed to you.
In order to legally operate a motorized pleasure craft in Canada, you must be able to provide proof of competency. Unless you have completed a boating safety course in Canada prior to April 1, 1999, obtained a specified marine safety certificate issued to professional mariners, or have an applicable Rental Boat Safety Checklist, a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is required as proof of competency.
CanadaBoatSafety.com is a Transport Canada accredited provider of the pleasure craft operator card (PCOC) course, including the exam and replacement cards. CanadaBoatSafety.com was founded in 2002, is Canadian operated and Canadian owned, and is based in Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Upon successfully passing the Transport Canada Boating Safety Test, CanadaBoatSafety.com will issue your personalized Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
Sign up for Canada Boat Safety accredited online course that will prepare you for the Pleasure Craft Operator Card test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Boat operators must be able to prove competency in the operation of a boat. Acceptable forms of competency are:
Commonly referred to as a boating license, a Pleasure Craft Operator Card is not a license at all. It is a plasticized card similar in size to a credit card that is issued from a Transport Canada accredited course provider.
Who needs a Pleasure Craft Operator Card?Everyone who operates an engine-powered boat (also known as a vessel or pleasure craft) of any size must have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (or acceptable alternate form of proof of competency) in their possession.
What other forms of competency are acceptable?A completed Boat Rental Safety Check List in the name of the operator or another recognized boat safety course certificate that was issued prior to April 1, 1999 are acceptable proof of competency.
Do I need a Pleasure Craft Operator Card if I rent a boat?Many boat rental agencies request or prefer renters to possess a Pleasure Craft Operator Card as proof of competency; however, they may also complete and review with the renter a Boat Rental Safety Checklist, which the operator must carry for the duration of the rental period.
Can I still operate a boat if I don’t have a pleasure craft operator card?You cannot operate a boat that is powered by an engine unless you are in possession of proof of operator competency.
How do I get a Pleasure Craft Operator Card? What are the options and processes?There are several ways to attain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). You must pass a Transport Canada Boating Safety Test in order to receive a PCOC. This can only be done through a Transport Canada accredited course provider. Once you feel ready to take the Transport Canada Boating Safety Test, contact an accredited course provider. In order to prepare for the Transport Canada Boating Safety Test you must be familiar with a series of established knowledge statements. You can attend a study course from an accredited course provider, self-study and challenge the Transport Canada Boating Safety Test. The simplest method is to enroll in a CanadaBoatSafety.com online course and take the Transport Canada Boating Safety Test from the comfort of your home or office.
How long will it take to receive my Pleasure Craft Operator Card?The fastest means is by taking this online course. The course chapters and modules are timed to provide minimum time to review and gain an understanding of all required knowledge statements. The minimum time to complete the online course and chapter quizzes is 3-hours.
After completion of the course and quizzes, access will be granted to the Transport Canada Boating Safety Test. Once you pass, you will be able to print a temporary PCOC immediately from your computer.
You may use the temporary license card until you receive your permanent boating card in the mail in a few weeks.