United States Coast Guard
License Training Programs

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The learning objective of these programs is to prepare each student to become a responsible USCG Licensed Captain. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate recognized by the USCG.  Simply submit, within one year, the original certificate along with your application package and applicable fees to the USCG  Regional Exam Center.  Upon their approval of your package, they will send you your  ORIGINAL License.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

• (OUPV) Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (64 hours) - Captains of vessels carrying up to six passengers on a non-inspected vessel under 100 gross tons.  Candidates must be at least 18 years old and in good physical and mental health.  With 360 days of documented underway time, you may have satisfied the Sea Service time set forth by the United States Coast Guard.  Non-US citizens may obtain this license but will be limited to uninspected vessels of less than 5 net tons non-US sea time and need a Green Card. Depending on sea experience, this license is available in one of two formats.

  • OUPV Inland/Great Lakes - The OUPV Inland license may be obtained with 360 days of documented service time on any waters.  To obtain a Great Lakes endorsement, 90 days of your total 360 days must be on the Great Lakes.  Also, you must have 90 days of recency time as part of the 360 days total.

  • OUPV Near Coastal - The OUPV Near Coastal may also be obtained with 360 days of documented service time.  A minimum of 90 days of this experience must be obtained on Near Coastal waters.  Recency time of 90 days must be within three years prior to application.

• Upgrade from OUPV to 100 Ton Master (24 hours) - This is a comprehensive course with practice exercises and written final examinations.  A USCG upgrade to a 100 Ton certificate will be issued upon completion.

• Upgrade from Master NMT 100 GT to Master NMT 200 Gross Tons (28 hours) - This course satisfies the examination requirements for Master to 200 gross tons.

• Mate License 25 to 100 Gross Tons (88 hours) - Candidates must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen. This license requires a minimum of 360 days of documented sea time on any waters.  To obtain a Great Lakes endorsement, 90 days of Great Lakes time is  required.  For recency, at least 90 days of your service must be within 3 years prior to application.

• Master License 25 to 100 Gross Tons (88 hours) - Candidates must be at least 19 years old and a
  U.S. citizen.

  •  Master/Inland - The Master Inland license may be obtained  with 360 days of documented service on any waters.  To obtain a Great Lakes  Endorsement, 90 days of Great Lakes time is required.  At least 90 days of your service must be within three years prior to application.

  • Master/Near Coastal - The Master Near Coastal license is valid for all U.S. waters including the Great Lakes and 200 miles offshore.  This license may be obtained with 720 days of documented Sea Service.  A minimum of 360 days of this experience must be obtained in Near Coastal waters.  Recency time of 90 days must be within three years prior to application.

• License Renewal up to 100 Gross Tons (8 hours) - The applicant who completes this 8-hour license renewal course with a passing grade of at least 90 will receive a certificate to be presented to the USCG within one year and will satisfy the training requirements for a deck license on vessels of not more than 100 gross tons.

• Assistance Towing (4 hours) - Assistance Towing Endorsement offered with OUPV Master/Mate 100 Ton - no fee.  If taken with 100 Ton Upgrade or as a stand alone program, the fee is $100.

PREREQUISITES FOR LICENSING

Since our certificate is good for one year, you do not have to have all of your sea time prior to taking our course.  You have one year to complete the sea service requirement after successful completion of our course. The US Coast  Guard Officer in Charge (OIC) makes final decisions on sea time approvals.

ADMISSION

The successful student must be able to use basic math skills and the English language in order to fully benefit from the program.  Students must have an official  photo ID on the first day of class.

 Students who do not pass the licensing exams may return to another scheduled class within 90 days for review and  examination.  After that time, students may retest for the additional fee of $100. These options are offered on a space available basis.  The student who is still unsuccessful after the additional test must commence a new program.
 

COURSE SCHEDULES - 2008

TUITION & FEES

• NO HIDDEN COSTS: Tuition includes Study Materials and Testing.

• 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 *non-refundable deposit.

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

• Tuition includes books, materials, and USCG License Testing 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 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....$50.00/per night
For a second or third person in the party add $10 per night/per person.  Housing fee includes utilities.

Housing Security Deposit & Refund

• Security deposit is due with the Registration Form 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For official rules and forms, go to the USCG website at:  www.uscg.mil/stcw/m-policy.htm

REGISTRATION FORM

1. Download the Registration Form

2. Complete, Print, and Sign

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

Registration Form (pdf)