| Updated: |
5/28/2009 |
| Description: |
This certification allows the holder to instruct the boating safety course, "Boat Oregon - A Course on Responsible Boating", to boaters in communities throughout Oregon. The "Boat Oregon" course is a high quality, low cost course designed to promote safe boating practices reduce boating accidents, injuries, and violations on Oregon waters. |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 830.082 - .096
OAR 250-018-0100
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| Duration: |
Ongoing - as long as it is current |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
$15, For-profit providers. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Marine Board |
| Fee Exemptions: |
No charge for volunteers |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
The instructor training course focuses on:- Teaching Techniques
- Course Standards and Requirements
- Teaching Aids & Materials
- Adding Activities into your Course
- Presentation Practice and Feedback
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| Prerequisites: |
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Pass a criminal history check conducted by the Marine Board Law Enforcement Division.
- Have successfully completed a boating safety course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and have an Oregon Boater Education Card.
- Have a minimum of one year of power boating experience.
- Have a minimum of 60 hours teaching and/or public speaking experience.
- Ability to conduct classes in a professional manner, be a role model for students, accept other peoples values and opinions and interact with the public in a polite and helpful manner.
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| Renewals: |
Renewal is automatic as long as the certificate is kept current. The certificate is current if you:- Teach or co-teach at least two courses per year
- Attend training sessions to receive updates as required
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| Service Links: |
 Boat Oregon Instructor Application Reference List
 Become an Instructor
Teach Boating Safety Brochure
 Boat Oregon Instructor Application
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Completed application and references list. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Marine Board |
| E-mail Address: |
ashley.massey@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-378-8587
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| Mail Address: |
PO Box 14145
435 Commercial ST NE #400
Salem, OR 97309
- 5065
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/index.shtml |
