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New PCOC Test Information

New PCOC Exams took effect April 15th 2011. All CYA PCOC Instructors must be aware of these changes in order to continue offering PCOC Courses & Tests.

There are 3 new unique exams each consisting of 50 questions. Exams will be valid for 6 months at which time 3 new unique exams will take effect. The passing mark is 75% (38 correct answers out of a possible 50). Transport Canada recommends allowing 60 to 90 minutes to write the exam. There are no youth exams. Along with the new exams there are new application forms and test answer sheets. New exams are in effect now; old exams are no longer valid.

Please be sure to review the information provided in the links below.  

Boating Safety Course & Test Syllabus - This course and test syllabus has been developed to accompany the CYA PCOC Boating Manual and addendum. The purpose of this syllabus is to facilitate the instruction of the 256 knowledge requirements using the current manual and addendum.

CYA PCOC Manual Addendum - Approved by Transport Canada, is to be used along with the Boating Safety Course & Test Syllabus and the current CYA PCOC Manual.

Agreement to Destroy Old Tests - Instructors ordering new tests are to print this agreement, sign it, and return it to Deborah at TruCash

Communications have been sent to CYA PCOC Instructors outlining the changes. If you have not recieved these comminications please email .

 PCOC Instructor Communication #1

PCOC Instructor Communication #2

PCOC Instructor Communication #3

PCOC Instructor Information

FAQs about the PCOC Program
Information about the new system.

Download and print out Credit Card Authorization Form     PDF Form   Word Doc Form
This form must be completed and sent in before you are able to place an order.

Rapid Order System
The CYA Rapid Order System is to be used to place orders online.

January 2005 - CYA Pleasure Craft Operator Card Policy Annoucement

If the information you're looking for can't be found on these pages, contact CYA or your provincial sailing association.

**Please note that if you do not receive an invoice from TruCash Rewards by the end of the month in which you sent in your PCOC student applications, please contact Deborah at Trucash Rewards, 1-800-624-6171, ext. 232.