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Day Skipper Day Skipper

Gain essential boating knowledge relevant to all boat types.

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Online, Self Study
Duration15 weeks
LevelFoundation Level
QualificationCoastguard Education Qualification
Price$220.00 (includes assessment fee)
Classroom Study
Duration16 hours
LevelFoundation Level
QualificationCoastguard Education Qualification
Price$320.00

The Day Skipper - CBE Certificate course is an introductory Coastguard Boating Education course for all members of the family or crew, including those new to boating. It is particularly suited to those who are new to the responsibility of being a skipper on their own vessel.

Course purpose:

This course is for recreational pleasure craft operators and crew and covers general knowledge required to operate a pleasure craft in familiar waters during daylight hours, at an introductory level.

Learning outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of:

  • the components of a boat and its equipment
  • basic boat handling techniques
  • the use of navigational charts
  • basic tide and weather terminology
  • navigational marks
  • Maritime Rules and Regulations
  • the causes of and preventative actions to be taken in emergency situations
  • common marine knots and their application.

Certification:

On successful completion of this course, you will have achieved Coastguard Boating Education's Day Skipper Certificate. This is an internal certification only and is not recognised by any qualification authority or standard setting body, i.e., NZQA unit standards do not apply.

Course Duration:

Taken as Classroom Study and depending on the course structure, i.e., weekends or nights, an in-class time commitment of 16 hours will apply.

Taken as Online Study your course enrolment is valid for 15 weeks from the date of enrolment. After the 15 week duration, your enrolment ends and you are withdrawn from the course. Both classroom and online courses require a similar time commitment to complete.

You can also purchase this course as a Gift.

Coastguard Membership Offer

Become a Coastguard member for only $150 and receive $75 off an online or classroom Day Skipper course. Click HERE to join.



Course Options

Online Study165 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland
Email
Phone0800 40 80 90
Price$220.00 (includes assessment fee)

Studying for the Day Skipper - CBE Certificate online gives you an opportunity to study when and from where you want, in your own time. The course can be completed on desktop computers, laptops and some tablets. Note: Due to technical issues, Day skipper can not be completed on an iPad.

As the course includes audio, you will require speakers, headphones or ear plugs to fully engage with the course.

The online course covers the same knowledge as that provided in the classroom courses, delivered through engaging interactive modules. It also provides you with the Day Skipper Handbook, as a printable PDF. This handbook is the same resource as that used in the classroom courses.

Taken as Online Study your course enrolment is valid for 15 weeks from the date of enrolment. This commences as soon as you book the course.

Timetable of Tutorials

No courses listed or can't find a course that suits? Contact Coastguard Boating Education

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Contact
 
 
Courses starting November 2024 (Northland)
Whangarei Coastguard Marsden Cove
08:30 - 17:00
This course runs over a full weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Last day for registering is Sunday 24 November 2024
Sat 30th Nov - Sun 1st Dec
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$320.00
16 places left
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Courses starting October 2024 (Auckland)
Coastguard Boating Education office - Westhaven Marina
08:30 - 17:00
This Chinese language course will run over a full weekend. Last day for registrations is Tuesday 1 October 2024
Sat 5th - Sun 6th Oct
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$320.00
11 places left
Outboard Boating Club of Akld
08:30 - 17:00
This course will run over a full weekend at the Outboard Boating Club in Tamaki Drive. Last day for registrations is Thursday 17 October 2024
Sat 19th - Sun 20th Oct
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$320.00
6 places left
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Courses starting October 2024 (Waikato / BOP)
Tauranga Coastguard
08:30 - 17:00
8.30am-5.00pm Saturday and Sunday; last day for registering is Wednesday 2 October 2024.
Sat 5th - Sun 6th Oct
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$320.00
9 places left
Courses starting November 2024 (Waikato / BOP)
Taupo Bowling Club
08:00 - 17:00
This course will run over a full weekend. Last day for enrolments is Sunday 10 November 2024.
Sat 16th - Sun 17th Nov
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$320.00
12 places left
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Courses starting November 2024 (Central North Island)
Hawkes Bay Coastguard Operations and Education Centre - Napier
08:30 - 17:00
This course runs over a full weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Last day for registering is Monday 11 November 2024.
Sat 16th - Sun 17th Nov
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$320.00
2 places left
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Courses starting November 2024 (Lower North Island)
Thistle Hall Community Venue - Wellington
08:30 - 17:00
8:30am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday at 293 Cuba Street. Enrolments will close on Monday 28 October 2024. Please be aware there is restricted access to the venue, involving two 30cm steps to enter the room.
Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd Nov
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$320.00
13 places left
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Courses starting October 2024 (Upper South Island)
Ogilvie-Lee Emergency Operations Centre - Picton
08:30 - 17:00
This is a full weekend course. Enrolments close Monday 14 October 2024.
Sat 19th - Sun 20th Oct
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$320.00
8 places left
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Courses starting October 2024 (Christchurch / Canterbury)
Coastguard Sumner - Christchurch
08:30 - 17:00
This course runs over a full weekend - 8:30-5pm both days. Enrolments will close Monday 14 October 2024.
Sat 19th - Sun 20th Oct
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$320.00
9 places left
Courses starting December 2024 (Christchurch / Canterbury)
Coastguard Sumner - Christchurch
08:30 - 17:00
This course runs over a full weekend - 8:30-5pm both days. Enrolments will close Monday 2 December 2024.
Sat 7th - Sun 8th Dec
Email:
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
$320.00
12 places left

Lots of content  - quite intense but hugely informative. The practical component was very valuable and I gained lots of experience for the future. Great to have a course tutor with so much experience and knowledge that kept us all engaged. Excellent.
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Which course format is right for you?

Online Study

Online Study: We have 3 online courses; Beginning Boating, Day Skipper and Maritime VHF. These courses are designed to be studied online and have great content and illustrations, are interactive and easy to navigate.
Home Study: This is a paper based distance learning option which we mail out to you for you to complete at home. This is currently not online. Both options allow you to study at your own pace giving the flexibility to schedule learning around busy lifestyles and commitments. You can also complete the course in blocks and can come back to it on a weekly basis until it is completed.
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Classroom Study

Classroom courses offer the student the ability to study intensely over a finite period of time (usually a weekend) to complete a boating course. It is a chance to meet up with other like-minded boaties and learn from their experiences. Having an educated teacher with years of boating knowledge enables the student to be taught face-to-face and ask any questions that may come up.
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DISCOUNT CODES

New Member Day Skipper Course $75 discount:
To use your National Coastguard NZ new member discount for $75 off a Day Skipper course, please in put your membership number in the Discount Code field below (e.g. 123456). Do not use CGM in front of the number.  This discount code may not be used in conjunction with any other offer, and can only be redeemed once. 

10% Membership discount:
To use your National Coastguard NZ 10% membership discount on other selected Home Study courses, input "CGM" and your Coastguard membership number (e.g. CGM78091) into the  "Discount Code" field below. This discount code may not be used in conjunction with any other offer. The courses included in this discount offer are: Day Skipper (Not to be used in conjunction with $75 discount), Boatmaster, Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate, Inboard Engine Maintenance, Outboard Engine Maintenance and GPS Operator.


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