District II Quebec City-Les Escoumins - Transports Canada

Here, in tabular form, are the evaluation methods and test durations for pilotage certification.
Mandatory skills for basic certification
Skill Evaluation method Duration
1 3 1. Preparing a passage plan for a section of the route. 3 h
2 and 3 2. Piloting in the simulator using the passage plan. 3 h
Comprehensive 3. Oral examination covering the entire marine district for
the purpose of evaluating the candidate’s ability to make
objective decisions based on local knowledge while
maintaining self-control.
3 h
Optional skills that can be added to the certificate
Skill Evaluation method Duration
4 4. Written questionnaire covering local knowledge required
for navigating in ice.
5 5. Docking executed in the simulator. 2 h
6 6. Under the responsibility of Transport Canada.
Not evaluated in this guide.
1 h
3.3 Administration of tests
Responsibility for evaluation
Under the regulations, certification of officers is the responsibility of the LPA, which has
suggested that post-training evaluation be performed jointly by the training institution and itself.
A neutral external party like Transport Canada might administer the tests as the agent of the
LPA. This is current practice for other types of certification.
Evaluation using a skill-based approach differs from traditional methods. To assist examiners
and ensure uniformity, we suggest that training in evaluation be provided, based on the approach
recommended in this Guide. Production of complementary materials – such as questionnaires and
candidates’ booklets – could provide opportunities for learning during this training. We also
recommend that an evaluation specialist be present at the sessions, especially for the more
complex aspects such as evaluating work in the simulator and evaluating oral examinations.
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Statement of evaluated skills
1. Planning the passage into the marine district.
2. Navigating a ship in the marine district’s confined waters.
3. Carrying out emergency manoeuvres specific to the marine district.
4. Deciding which measures to take for ice navigation.
5. Carrying out docking manoeuvres.
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