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Technical Programs - 2025 Basic Boat Operation

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Brief Description
Basic Boat Operation Course
Full Description
Prerequisite:  This is a basic boat operation course so there are no prerequisites for this course.  Anyone born after January 1, 1984, is required to complete a boating safety course to operate a boat on Missouri's lakes prior to the state of the class.  Students must bring a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device to class, which will be worn during the practical portion of this course.

Course Description: This course is intended for students who have little to no boat operation experience.  Students will receive classroom instruction on boating operation fundamentals, basic mechanical issues, and boating nomenclature (4 hours).  The student will receive hands on training in backing trailers and launching boats.  They will also receive hands on training in proper boating operation fundamentals.  These fundamentals include properly trimming a boat motor, pulling alongside other boats or objects, and proper ferrying techniques.  Each student will be required to complete and pass three different courses of operation.  These courses of operation include a planning course, a backing course, and a slalom course.  Students will also be required to successfully pull alongside another vessel in moving water.  The practical portion of the course is 12 to 16 hours, depending on student abilities and the weather.

Who should attend:  Agencies who have acquired rescue style boats to use in performing their job function and who have limited access to training in using those craft.  This course is designed for firemen, DNR personnel, sheriff's departments, park rangers, and troopers who may be called upon to assist Water Patrol Division officers in search and rescue or body recovery.

Cost:  
$400 - tuition and meals
$50 per day for lodging
***Academy lodging is limited for 2025 and will be granted if it is available, if not you will be notified via email and will need to make other arrangements.***

Tuition/Registration Fees:  Registration fees are due 7 business days prior to the start of the class, if not paid by that time the student will not be allowed to attend the course.  Forty-eight (48) hour notice of cancellation is required for full tuition refund.  Exceptions to the refund policy will be made at the discretion of the Director of Training.

Continuing Education Hours:  
16 hours of Skill Development
   4 hours of Technical Knowledge

Mineral Area College Credit:  None
Training Dates
03/30/2025 - 04/02/2025
Prerequisites
Please upload a copy of your  Boating Safety Course certificate.
If born after January 1, 1984, have you completed a boating safety course to operate a boat on Missouri's lakes prior to the state of the class?
Registration Dates
11/01/2024 - 03/23/2025
Available Seats
10
Hours
19h 30m
Fee
$400.00
Training Location
MSHP Law Enforcement Academy
1510 East Elm Street
Jefferson  City, MO  65102
Reporting Instructions
None Specified
Housing is optional
Check-In 03/29/2025
Check-Out 04/02/2025
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