Basic Power Boating - CPC 1000
Total: 5 Days

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The objective of CPC 1000 is to provide boaters with the knowledge and skills necessary to become safer, more confident and Competent mariners.  This course concentrates on the fundamental  seamanship, navigation and boat handling skills essential to every boater and is the first step toward the more advanced CPC certification levels.

If you are new to boating, CPC 1000 is the ideal starting place.  Whether you own your own boat or simply want to become a competent “crew” member, Chapman School’s proven, “Learn at the Helm”™ teaching methods enable you to develop your skills and abilities quickly.  The classroom elements are combined with hands-on, practical  instruction while underway aboard a Chapman School training vessel.

If you have “on the water” experience, CPC 1000 is a great way to expand your knowledge.  And, in addition to improving existing abilities under the guidance of professional, US Coast Guard licensed instructors, your skill level will be officially certified by the internationally renowned Chapman School of Seamanship.  Certification may entitle you to discounts on your vessel insurance.

CPC 1000 is a prerequisite for the more advanced levels of the Chapman Powerboat Certification program series.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Seamanship & Safety (8 hours) - Includes seamanship under power, boating laws and regulations, operating your boat safely, marlinspike and line handling.

Navigation (6 hours) - Includes aids to navigation, basic chart navigation and an introduction to plotting tools and dead reckoning.

Intro to Boat Maintenance (2 hours) - Includes procedures for conducting a pre-departure vessel check out and an overview of routine and preventive vessel maintenance.

Introduction to Marine Electronics (2 hours) - Includes how to use a marine VHF radio, depth sounder and GPS unit (Global Positioning System) and a discussion of radar, chart plotters and electronics equipment integration.

Boat Handling (12 hours) - Underway boat handling exercises including docking bow and stern first in a protected slip, backing down 100 yards in a narrow channel, coming alongside a facing pier, both port and starboard (e.g., a fuel dock), 360 degree turns in tight quarters, identifying and using aids to navigation (underway) and correct procedures for anchoring along with an anchoring exercise.

ADMISSION

Persons attending the 5 day program must be at least 15 years of age or older and in good health. Each student must submit a Registration Form completed and signed (by a parent or guardian if under 18). Students must have an official photo ID on the first day of class.  Each student is required to furnish his/her own deck shoes.

This course requires a minimum of three students.  Should you be the only student in the class requesting a particular vessel type, such as IO, you will receive private hands-on underway instruction on a six-hour schedule.

CERTIFICATION

All students who successfully complete the program will be awarded a “Certificate of Completion” from the Chapman School of Seamanship.  CPC 1000 certification will be awarded to students who pass the CPC  written exam and boat handling skills test given at the conclusion of the program.  CPC 1000 certification also earns a student his or her NASBLA “Boating Safety Identification Card” required of certain boaters by most states.

A student may opt to take only the NASBLA 75 question written exam and, with a score of 80% or higher, he or she will earn their NASBLA certification.

CLASS SCHEDULE - 2007/2008

TUITION & FEES

• Tuition Dep....$150.00    Tuition Bal....$845.00    Tuition Total....$995.00

• The Registration Form must be completed and signed (by a  parent or guardian if the applicant is younger than 18) and returned to the Chapman School along with the $150 non-refundable deposit.

• Tuition balance is due in full 10 days prior to the start of class.

• Tuition includes books, supplies, and laboratory fees.

• Tuition does not include housing, board, or transportation.

• All costs are payable in U.S. currency only.

• The Chapman School accepts Discover, Visa, or MasterCard

REFUND POLICY

• If the application is not accepted by the Chapman School, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.

• If cancellation is requested within three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.

• If cancellation is requested more than three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, but before the beginning of classroom instruction, the applicant is obligated for the non-refundable tuition deposit, which may be applied to a future boating course within one year.

• For the student terminating training after the beginning of the course, the student is obligated for the full amount of the contract price.

• Applicable refunds are made within thirty (30) days.

STUDENT HOUSING

Description
Campus housing consists of dormitory apartments. Each unit contains a bedroom, convertible living room/bedroom, bath, kitchenette and a screened porch. The number of students per unit during this program is a maximum of two. All units are air-conditioned, fully furnished and equipped with refrigerator, countertop range and cooking utensils.  Housing is offered on a space available basis. Sorry, no pets.

Housing Fees
Security Deposit....$50.00    Housing Fee....$350.00    Housing Total....$400.00
For a second or third person in the party add $5 per night/per person.  Housing fee includes utilities.

Housing Security Deposit & Refund

• Security deposit is due with the Enrollment Application and the housing fee is due 10 days prior to the start of class to reserve accommodations.

• If a student cannot attend the class in which he or she is registered, housing fees and deposits are refundable.

• Once a student moves into the facilities, no fees will be refunded except the $50 security deposit, and that within 30 days after the inspection of the vacated room.

• In the event any student does damage to the accommodations,  he or she will be responsible for the replacement cost and labor required to repair the damaged Chapman School property.

• In the event the damage exceeds $50, the student will be responsible for the additional costs of repair.

REGISTRATION FORM

1. Download the Registration Form

2. Complete, Print, and Sign

3. Fax to us at (772) 283-2019

Registration Form (pdf)