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Who must obtain a PCOC? |
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What is the fine for not carrying a PCOC? |
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Failure to carry a required proof of competency risks a fine of $250. By September 15, 2009, all boaters regardless of age will have to carry proof of competency to operate any type of motorboat in Canada. The most accepted proof of competency is the Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), which you can obtain by passing an Operator Proficiency Exam. |
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How do I arrange to write the exam to get my PCOC? |
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It is possible to challenge the operator proficiency exam without first taking an in-class course. You have two options for challenging the exam: |
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Is the exam difficult? |
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No. Most of the exam questions are common sense. You will have no difficulty passing the test if you do some basic preparation using our free online course. |
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What is the total cost to obtain my PCOC from St. John Ambulance? |
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If you challenge the exam at one of our testing centres or by mail, then your total cost will be $25 (the lowest boater testing fee in Canada). |
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Are in-class courses available? |
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In-class courses are available from some St. John Ambulance training centres. To inquire whether an in-class course is available in your area, please refer to our list of Testing Centres and contact the one nearest you. There is a fee for in-class courses (course fee includes in-class instruction, official operator exam, Temporary Operator Card, and permanent Pleasure Craft Operator Card). |
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Are there any hidden costs? |
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Yes. freecourse.ca charges $10 to replace lost or damaged cards (this is the lowest boater card replacement fee in Canada; other course providers are charging $25 or more for replacement cards). For information, please go to our Need a New Card? page. |
 St. John Ambulance Canada is an authorised boating safety training and testing agent of freecourse.ca |
