An advanced course to enable safe navigation and use of GPS.
Aim: To understand the principles and limitations, including use of chart plotters and techniques for more complex navigation tasks.
Duration: 8 Hours.
Qualification: NZ GPS Operator Certificate.
Prerequisites: Knowledge to Boatmaster level.
Modules:
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Navigation
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GPS principles & positioning
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Initialisation & set up
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Controls, screens & outputs
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Passage making
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Waypoint navigation
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Accuracies & errors
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Installation
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Chart plotters
Price: $130.00 includes manual and exam
For further information email education@coastguard.org.nz or book below.
Upcoming courses in 2010:
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| 19 July | Auckland Marine Rescue Centre | Monday x 3 |
7.00pm - 10.00pm |
BOOK HERE |
| 08 September | Howick | Monday x 3 |
7.00pm - 10.00pm |
BOOK HERE |
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04 October |
Auckland Marine Rescue Centre |
Monday x 3 |
7.00pm - 10.00pm |
BOOK HERE |
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03 November |
Massey University (Albany) | Wednesday x 3 |
7.00pm - 10.00pm |
BOOK HERE |
