Skipper Upgrade to Mariners Master Skipper of Power - Course and Certification

Details

Join this extensive training program featuring essential survival skills, first-aid preparedness, advanced vessel recovery techniques, and advanced marine communications. Each component is tailored to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to handle emergencies confidently and professionally.

What You Will Learn

Master Skipper Skills

• Water Survival Skills: Learn crucial survival techniques for cold water conditions and how to respond if your vessel capsizes, ensuring personal and crew safety.
• First-Aid Essentials: Equip yourself with essential first-aid capabilities to address a range of medical emergencies and injuries on board.
• Advanced Vessel Recovery Techniques: Discover sophisticated methods for vessel recovery, focusing on towing safety and operations to recover vessels proficiently and safely.
• Enhanced Marine Communications: Become proficient in advanced marine communication techniques, mastering radio operations, safety protocols, and emergency communications for effective and secure sea communication.

Topics Covered

Water Survival Skills

• Cold Water Survivability Techniques
• Water Immersion Strategies
• Emergency Procedures for Capsizing
• Helicopter Rescue and Evacuation Procedures

First Aid

• Responding to Miscellaneous Emergencies
• Identifying and Managing Hazards
• Treating Injuries and Emergencies
• Offering Immediate Assistance and Care

Advanced Vessel Recovery

• Fundamentals of Towing Safety
• Tow Operation Essentials
• Towing Guidance and Practices
• Master Towing Safety

Advanced Marine Communications

• Advanced Marine Communication Basics
• Marine Radio Operations and Procedures
• Essential Radio Equipment Systems
• Safety and Emergency Communication Technologies

What's Included

• Pass Guarantee - When you do the work, we'll ensure the result
• Enrollment Period - Enjoy unlimited access to your course for 12 months
• Online Final Exam - Available Any Day, Any Time
• MLS iVideo Training Series - Watch, listen, and learn at your convenience
• MLS eBook Training Series - Carry your training materials with you on any device
• MLS Audio - Learn while on the go or during other activities
• MLS Mobile - Easily access course materials online or offline

The Mariners Advantage

• Decades of Expertise - Proven Curriculum and Results
• Empowering Boaters - Dynamic and Engaging Courseware
• Flexible Learning - Tailored to Your Schedule
• Day or Night, We've Got You Covered - 24/7 Live Technical Support

Online Testing

Mariners Learning System™ offers remote testing for those looking to excel out on the water. Our eLearning system makes it easy to take your course and final proctored exam online when it’s convenient for you. Any Day. Any Time. Any Place.

Grading Process

Once the student completes the course quizzes and online module exam(s), they can test on-demand online for their final proctored exam with Mariners Learning System™.

The Skipper Upgrade to Mariners Master Skipper of Power of Power is a single module final exam with the following grading standards:

Skipper Upgrade to Mariners Master Skipper of Power

• Total Multiple-Choice Questions = 50
• Minimum Passing Percentage = 90%
• Total Questions Wrong and Still Pass = 5

The student must pass all modules to receive a certification of completion. If a student fails one or more modules, they will be able to retest after the previous exams are reviewed, and reattempts unlocked. This re-examination must occur within 3 months of the original testing attempt or prior to the course expiration date, whichever date comes first. Those who do not pass an exam module after three attempts must retake the entire online course and retest all modules online prior to the year course expiration date and wait a period of 45 days to retest.

Exam Requirements

Students must have a high-speed Internet connection and an up-to-date desktop or laptop with a webcam and microphone. Also, students must have the ability to download software through the MLS account. This is required to access the exam.

When testing online for the proctored exam, students will be required to display a legible photocopy of their Mariners Learning System recognized photo identification to the computer screen.

The list of acceptable forms of photo identification includes:

• U.S. driver’s license
• U.S. Passport
• Foreign Passport
• Law enforcement credential, with photograph of the applicant, issued by Federal, State, or local government
• U.S. Military identification card
• Official identification card issued by a State, or local government
• Official identification card issued by the Federal Government
• Merchant Marine Document issued after February 3, 2003

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to provide a clear and legible copy of identification. If an ID is not provided and/or MLS is unable to read the copy, it will result in a failure. No exceptions per our policy. No other forms of identification will be accepted.