How To Get Your Coast Guard Captain'S License

An overview of required paperwork and tons of resources for self-studying for your exams!

What you'll learn
In this course you will learn about the administrative steps and subject matter required in obtaining your US Coast Guard captain's license, otherwise known as an operator of uninspected passenger vessels (or 100-ton master) license.
Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Description
Have you ever dreamed of obtaining your US Coast Guard Captain's License?  Do you want to turn your hobby into a profession on the water?   In this course we will discuss all the administration and application materials required to submit for your US Coast Guard Captains License.  Then, we will discuss all the individual modules you will be tested on, including study tips, resources, and practice exams for each individual module.  This will enable you to study and take the license exams at the nearest Regional Exam Center and obtain your Captain's License.  From there, the world is your oyster!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course and Instructor Introduction

Section 2: The Application Process

Lecture 2 Section Introduction and Application Process

Lecture 3 Transportation Worker Identification Card

Lecture 4 CG Form 719C - Small Vessel Sea Service

Lecture 5 CG Form 719K - Medical Examination

Lecture 6 CG Form 719P - Drug Testing

Lecture 7 Fees and How to Pay Them

Lecture 8 CG Form 719B - Application

Lecture 9 Seldom Used or Miscellaneous Forms

Lecture 10 How to Submit Your Application

Section 3: Testing Topics and Study Resources

Lecture 11 Section Introduction - How to Meet Examination Requirements

Lecture 12 License Levels and Required Knowledge

Lecture 13 Deck Safety Topics and Resources

Lecture 14 Deck Safety Sample Lecture

Lecture 15 Navigation General Topics and Resources

Lecture 16 Navigation General Sample Lecture (Navigation Publications)

Lecture 17 Deck General Topics and Resources

Lecture 18 Deck General Sample Lecture

Lecture 19 Navigation Problems (Chart Plotting) Topics and Resources

Lecture 20 Navigation Problems (Chart Plotting) Sample Lecture

Lecture 21 Rules of the Road Topics and Resources

Lecture 22 Rules of the Road Sample Lecture

Section 4: Course Conclusion

Lecture 23 Conclusion and Where to Go Next

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