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: 8 Hours.
Qualification: NZ GPS Operator Certificate.
Prerequisites: Knowledge to Boatmaster level.
Modules:
- Navigation
- GPS principles & positioning
- Initialisation & set up
- Controls, screens & outputs
- Passage making
- Waypoint navigation
- Accuracies & errors
- Installation
- Chart plotters
- Choosing a set
GPS Operator Tutorials
Learn from an experienced tutor at one of our many education centres throughout the country.
Price: Tutorial fees are variable throughout the country. Please obtain a quote from the venue of your choice.
Timetable: Please see the timetable below for details.
GPS Operator Home Study
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 Assessment Pack.
Available from Coastguard Boating Education, nationwide delivery.
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
Email:
Office: 165 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland
to make an enquiry or free phone 0800 40 80 90.
Timetable of Tutorials
| Region A - Northland [print] | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courses starting May 2012 (Northland) | ||||||||
| Whangarei | 09 303 9364 | Sun 27th - Sun 27th May | Sunday 8.30am-4.30pm |
$132.00 | ||||
| Region B - Auckland [print] | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Bucklands Beach Yacht Club | 09 299 5533 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Coastguard Howick | 09 303 9364 | Contact to register interest. | ||||||
| Coastguard Maritime School | 09 303 9364 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Denray Marine, East Tamaki | 09 274 8080 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Howick Volunteer Coastguard | 09 537 1814 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Powerboat Training NZ | 027 345 6690 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Selwyn College | 09 521 9623 | Contact to register interest. | $116.00 | |||||
| Courses starting July 2012 (Auckland) | ||||||||
| Auckland Marine Rescue Centre | 09 303 9364 | Mon 16th - Mon 30th Jul | 7.00-10.00pm (Mon) 3 evening classes. |
$132.00 | ||||
| Courses starting September 2012 (Auckland) | ||||||||
| Selwyn College | 09 521 9623 | Tue 4th - Tue 25th Sep | Tuesdays 7-9pm |
$116.00 | ||||
| Region C - Waikato / BOP [print] | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Hamilton Yacht Club | 07 838 9040 or 0272 365 701 | Contact to register interest. November dates to be confirmed. | ||||||
| Whakatane Coastguard | 07 308 7110 | Gary Van Der Werff | Contact to register interest | |||||
| Region D - Central North Island [print] | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Coastguard South Taranaki | 06 278 3557 | Les Stevens | Contact to register interest | |||||
| Hawkes Bay Volunteer Coastguard | 06 877 7369 | Brian Horrocks | Contact to register interest | |||||
| Region E - Lower North Island [print] | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Lowry Bay Yacht Club | 04 586 0699 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Wanganui Community Education | 06 345 4717 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Region F - Upper South Island [print] | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Sealord Marine Rescue Centre | 03 547 3513 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Region G - Christchurch / Canterbury [print] | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Canterbury Maritime Training Centre/ Sumner Lifeboat | 0800 212 628 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Coastguard Southern Maritime School | 03 348 7003 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Papanui Working Mens Club | 03 352 7182 or 0274 326 102 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Rangiora High School | 0275 262 833 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Courses starting May 2012 (Christchurch / Canterbury) | ||||||||
| Papanui Working Mens Club | 03 352 7182 or 027 432 6102 | Sat 26th - Sat 26th May | 9.00am-12.00pm FREE information evening about the VHF, Day Skipper, Boatmaster, and GPS courses. Contact to register interest. |
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| Courses starting June 2012 (Christchurch / Canterbury) | ||||||||
| Papanui Working Mens Club | 03 3527 182 or 0274 326 102 | Sat 9th - Sat 9th Jun | 9am-4.30pm 1 x Saturday |
$195.00 | ||||
| Courses starting September 2012 (Christchurch / Canterbury) | ||||||||
| Papanui Working Mens Club | 03 3527 182 or 0274 326 102 | Sat 15th - Sat 15th Sep | 9am-4.30pm 1 x Saturday |
$195.00 | ||||
| Region H - Lower South Island [print] | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Dunedin | 03 231 3536 or 027 507 1010 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Waimate | 03 231 3536 or 027 507 1010 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
