MOCC - Motorboat Operator Refresher

Target Audience:

Any person operating Service watercraft and who is approaching the five year point requiring refresher training.

Summary and Objectives:

The refresher training provides motorboat operators with updated information on new equipment, trends, and techniques in watercraft operation. It also provides a check of the operator's skills to ensure that individuals are able to safely operate motorboats in their expected work environment.

The refresher training includes two modules:

• Online instruction that assesses the operator's knowledge of safe boating, and
• Self-certification of the operator's practical skills and abilities to operate a motorboat.
  • Significant proven and safe operation of motorboats since completing the MOCC. This may be selected if the individual operates boats regularly as a normal part of their job.
  • Hands-on demonstration of boating exercises in the presence of a DOI-certified instructor. This should be selected if the individual operates boats occasionally as a normal part of their job.

Competencies Addressed: 

Health and Safety Awareness - Intermediate, Safety - Intermediate, Vehicle Operation - Intermediate, oral Communication - Basic, Risk Management - Basic