COURSES OFFERED
For information about classes, CONTACT Captain Ronald Getter or call 937-478-1947

U.S.C.G. APPROVED COURSES
We are Coast Guard Approved to Give YOU the Course & the TEST!!
We arrange for drug test, medical exam, oath and fingerprinting, plus First Aid/CPR, required for all licenses. We also assist in filing your USCG applications.

TrueCourse Captain’s School is a USCG approved school that specializes their instruction on the Inland River Systems and Great Lakes. Our instructors are specially trained to give you every advantage to understand the material that is included on the USCG test (we give the test!).  We go the extra mile that most schools neglect, by providing all the other required steps to ensure that you will complete every regulation to obtain your license. No other school “holds your hand” throughout the process of license application” like TrueCourse Captain’s School.
Yet, our courses are designed for the pleasure boater too. So, even if you’re not planning a full or part time career as a licensed captain, you find the material will make you a better skipper.

OUVP : Known as the 6-Pack. This license is required for carrying up to 6 passengers for hire. It can be used for entry level Delivery Captains or mates, or Captains of private boats for short cruises. This is a frequent license used for fishing guides. This is also a great license for the private owner that wishes to become a better Skipper of his own vessel. The course teaches you to be a competent boat pilot. The class is 56 hours long and is scheduled, in most locations, not to interfere with your work schedule
Master Upgrade: This is for larger USCG inspected boats that carry more than 6 passengers, such as ferry boats, dinner cruise boats, water taxies and commercial boats. Most boat delivery Captains hold a Master License, as the boat owner’s insurance may require a Master Captain to pilot the boat for delivery. This course teaches you the regulations and USCG requirements to “manage” the boat, not necessarily to pilot the vessel. This is a three-day class. Most students find it best to take this class directly following the OUPV for easy USCG combined application of license.

Tow Endorsement: This addition to either license permits the Captain to engage in the work of towing or salvage; a must if you plan to work for a licensed towing service, or for practical knowledge to assist a fellow boater. The class is 4 hours.

License Renewal: Your license is good for 5 years, with a 6-month grace period. By taking this one-day class, you eliminate the need for 360 days of vessel time to qualify for renewal.

 

Specialty Classes

• Skippers Schools
Not all boaters wish to achieve their license, but desire to learn more about boat skills and regulations. Our two day “Skippers School” is a short course of the Captain’s License school, yet covers the most widely used basics of boating.

• Women only, No Gentleman
Geared for groups of woman boaters, those who do not normally skipper their boats, but want to learn and participate more in their leisure. WE DON’T YELL is our theme. We teach common boating skills and regulations, plus were available, hands-on boat maneuvering. A special section of “what do I do if the skipper has an emergency” is included.

 

 

For additional information, contact CaptainGetter@TrueCourses.com or 937-478-1947