RYA/MCA Advanced powerboat Certificate of competence
Coastguard
Boating Education administers Certificates of Competence and examines
candidates on behalf of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and
Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Examiners are independent
assessors and cannot be involved in the training of candidates.
Previous experience & minimum sea time: Experience equivalent to 30 days including 12 night hours, VHF, and First Aid.
Examination: Practical. Candidates will be set tasks to demonstrate their ability as a Powerboat Operator, and may also be asked questions on any part of the syllabus for all practical and shorebased courses up to Advanced Powerboat.
Cost: NZ $425.00
Prerequisites: Marine Radio Qualification and current First Aid Certificate.
Minimum duration: 4 - 5 hours for one candidate.
Commercial EndorsementS
RYA/MCA Certificates of Competence with a commercial endorsement can be used for vessels up to 200GT and as an entry into Megayacht qualifications.
Cost: NZ $70.00
Renewal: Maximum of five years
RYA/MCA Commercial Endorsement
Available
as an endorsement to RYA/MCA Certificates of Competence; Coastal
Skipper; Yachtmaster Offshore; Yachtmaster Ocean; and Advanced
Powerboat. Candidates will need to supply the following paperwork:
- A Seafarers Medical Certificate ENG 1; ML 5; or a Maritime New Zealand Medical Certificate.
- A Sea Survival Certificate; STCW; Coastguard Boating Education Advanced Sea Survival Certificate; or an RYA Sea Survival certificate.
Seafarers Medical Certificate
To obtain a ENG 1 or an ML 5 contact:
Parnell Medical Centre
3 St Georges Bay Road
Parnell, Auckland
Phone: (09) 377 4427
Maritime New Zealand Medical Certificate
To obtain a Maritime New Zealand Medical Certificate click here for the approved practitioners.
Contact
Coastguard Boating Education
Phone: 0800 40 80 90 ext 211
Email:nina@cbes.org.nz