- Description
- Students develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge to evaluate their capabilities and limits, to prepare themselves adequately before heading out, and to be responsible on the water. Note: This course is listed within a credentialed pathway. Please refer to the CTS Credentialed Pathways document on the Alberta Education website for more information.
- Prerequisite
- None
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and describe safe boating regulations, acts and codes
1.1 describe the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, the Criminal Code and the Contraventions Act as they relate to safe boating
1.2 describe the Small Vessel Regulations, the Collision Regulations, the Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations, 1995 and Boating Restriction Regulations as they relate to safe boating, considering:
1.2.1 trip plans, charts, maps and other documents
1.2.2 pre-departure checklist
1.2.3 first-aid kits, safety equipment and life-saving appliances
1.2.4 lights and shapes
1.2.5 standard marine light and sound signals
1.2.6 speed and vessel restrictions
2 describe the operation of a motor boat
2.1 describe motor operation and basic trouble-shooting and maintenance
2.2 describe motor installation and adjustments and motor controls
2.3 describe motor boat operations and basic maneuvers
2.4 explain how demonstrating a positive attitude improves boating safety
3 identify water rescue equipment and demonstrate water rescue procedures
3.1 identify minimum equipment required aboard vessels
3.2 describe equipment maintenance and storage
3.3 demonstrate use of safety equipment and fulfill the requirement to inform persons on board regarding safety equipment and procedures
3.4 demonstrate response to hull leaks or flooding
3.5 demonstrate response to capsizing, swamping, sinking and grounding
3.6 demonstrate response to cold water immersion or wind chill
3.7 demonstrate techniques to test personal floatation devices and/or life jackets
4 describe basic seamanship techniques
4.1 identify different types of ropes
4.2 demonstrate basic knots for boaters
4.3 describe mooring
4.4 describe anchorage
5 describe the Maritime Communications System
5.1 compare and contrast the public network and private networks
5.2 describe public network regulations and available services
5.3 explain how demonstrating a positive attitude in regards to communication improves boating safety
6 describe nautical rules of the road
6.1 identify the sections in the Collision Regulations and the Criminal Code that pertain to nautical rules of the road
6.2 explain the rules of the Collision Regulations that apply to basic rules of the road; e.g., overtaking another vessel, approaching from port side, approaching head-on, approaching a non-power-driven vessel
6.3 describe basic operating rules
6.4 explain the rules of the Collision Regulations that apply to the effects of waves, alertness, vessels crossing, sailing vessels
6.5 explain the sections of the Criminal Code that apply to boating and alcohol, dangerous driving and impairment
7 describe the buoyage system and navigational charts
7.1 identify and describe cardinal buoys, including:
7.1.1 north cardinal buoy
7.1.2 south cardinal buoy
7.1.3 east cardinal buoy
7.1.4 west cardinal buoy
7.2 identify and describe special buoys, including:
7.2.1 cautionary buoy
7.2.2 anchorage buoy
7.2.3 mooring buoy
7.2.4 control buoy
7.2.5 hazard buoy
7.2.6 information buoy
7.2.7 swimming buoy
7.2.8 diving buoy
7.2.9 keep out buoy
7.2.10 scientific ODAS (Ocean Data Acquisition System) buoy
7.3 identify and describe navigation buoys, including:
7.3.1 lateral buoys
7.3.2 fairway buoy
7.3.3 isolated danger buoy
7.4 identify and describe standard daybeacons, including:
7.4.1 port and starboard hand
7.4.2 junction
7.5 describe navigational charts
7.6 describe other navigational aids
8 identify and describe pleasure craft terminology
9 demonstrate basic competencies
9.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
9.1.1 communicate
9.1.2 manage information
9.1.3 use numbers
9.1.4 think and solve problems
9.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
9.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
9.2.2 be responsible
9.2.3 be adaptable
9.2.4 learn continuously
9.2.5 work safely
9.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
9.3.1 work with others
9.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
10 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
10.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
10.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.