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: 6 Hours.
Learning Options: Tutorials or Home Study (see below).
Prerequisites: Boatmaster recommended
Modules:
1. Navigation
2. GPS principles & positioning
3. Initialisation & set up
4. Controls, screens & outputs
5. Passage making
6. Waypoint navigation
7. Accuracies & errors
8. Installation
9. Chart plotters
10. Choosing a set
GPS Operator tutorials
Learn from an experienced Coastguard tutor at one of the delivery sites throughout the country.
Price: Tutorial fees are variable throughout the country. Please obtain a quote from the venue of your choice. Examination fee is $35.
Timetable: Please see the timetable below for details.
GPS Operator Home Study (NEW!!)
Now
you can learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. Ideal
for people who cannot attend a GPS Operator course due to a restricted
schedule or geographical location.
Includes: GPS Operator Manual, Study Guide, and Examination Pack.
Available from Coastguard Boating Education, nationwide delivery.
Price: $60
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
Email: info@cbes.org.nz
Office: Floor One, 2 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, Auckland.
No courses listed or can't find a course that suits? Contact Coastguard Boating Education:
to make an enquiry or free phone 0800 40 80 90.
Timetable of Tutorials
| Venue |
|
Phone |
Start |
Finish |
Contact |
Comments |
|
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club |
|
09 299 5533 |
18/10/2008 |
18/10/2008 |
Warren Megget |
Saturday 9am-4pm
|
|
Coastguard Maritime School |
|
09 303 9364 |
|
|
Liz Norquay |
Please contact to register interest
|
|
Coastguard Maritime School |
|
09 303 9364 |
06/10/2008 |
20/10/2008 |
Liz Norquay |
3xMondays 7-10pm
|
|
Howick Volunteer Coastguard |
|
09 537 1814 |
|
|
Lesley Houghton |
Contact to register interest
|
|
Howick Volunteer Coastguard |
|
09 537 1814 |
03/11/2008 |
10/11/2008 |
Community Education |
2xMonday Evenings 7-9pm
|
|
Manurewa High School |
|
09 268 3892 |
|
|
David Harvey |
Contact to Register Interest
|
|
Massey University - Albany |
|
09 303 9364 |
05/11/2008 |
19/11/2008 |
Liz Norquay |
3xWednesdays 7-10pm
|
|
Northcote College |
|
09 481 0144 |
08/09/2008 |
15/09/2008 |
Community Education |
2 x Monday evenings 7:00pm - 9:30pm
|
|
Rutherford College |
|
09 834 4099 |
17/11/2008 |
24/11/2008 |
TBA |
2xMondays 7-9:30pm
|
| Venue |
|
Phone |
Start |
Finish |
Contact |
Comments |
|
Tauranga Area |
|
021 626 216 |
|
|
Claude Davey |
3rd Tuesday of the month for 3 nights.
|
|
Whakatane Coastguard |
|
07 308 7110 |
|
|
Gary Van Der Werff |
Contact to register interest
|
| Venue |
|
Phone |
Start |
Finish |
Contact |
Comments |
|
Hawkes Bay Volunteer Coastguard |
|
06 875 1222 |
|
|
Rod Smith |
Please contact to register interest
|
| Venue |
|
Phone |
Start |
Finish |
Contact |
Comments |
|
Lowry Bay Yacht Club |
|
04 586 0699 |
|
|
Terry Bach |
Please contact to register interest
|
|
Wanganui City College |
|
06 349 0180 |
|
|
Betty |
Please contact to register interest
|
| Venue |
|
Phone |
Start |
Finish |
Contact |
Comments |
|
Nelson Sealord Rescue Centre |
|
03 547 3513 |
25/11/2008 |
02/12/2008 |
Brian Tear |
2xTuesdays 6:30-9:30pm
|
|
Picton area |
|
03 573 6591 |
|
|
Tony Cooper |
Please contact to register interest
|
|
Sealord Marine Rescue Centre |
|
03 547 3513 |
|
|
Brian Tear |
Please contact to register interest
|
|
Sumner Lifeboat |
|
0800 212 628 |
|
|
Peter Marshall |
Contact to register interest
|
| Venue |
|
Phone |
Start |
Finish |
Contact |
Comments |
|
Christchurch |
|
03 389 9259 |
|
|
Michael Rossouw |
Please contact to register interest
|
|
Papanui High School |
|
03 352 0701 |
|
|
Mike Rossow |
Contact to register interest
|
|
Rangiora High School |
|
0275 262 833 |
|
|
Glenn Scott |
Contact to Register Interest
|
|
Sumner Life Boat |
|
0800 212 628 |
23/08/2008 |
23/08/2008 |
Peter Marshall |
1xSaturdays 9am-4pm
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