1. USPS University 1 USPS Education on the move Fall 2006 USPS Education on the move Fall 2006 United States Power Squadrons ® >>

2. USPS University 2 It’s a new ballgame Revitalized Courses Revitalized Courses Seamanship Seamanship JN JN Engine Maintenance Engine Maintenance USPS University USPS University Seminar Series Seminar Series Boat Operator Certification Boat Operator Certification New Electives New Electives Revitalized Courses Revitalized Courses Seamanship Seamanship JN JN Engine Maintenance Engine Maintenance USPS University USPS University Seminar Series Seminar Series Boat Operator Certification Boat Operator Certification New Electives New Electives >>

3. USPS University 3 SeamanshipSeamanship Totally new course Totally new course 9 weeks 9 weeks Boat Handling Boat Handling Seamanship Seamanship Marlinspike Marlinspike Suppl text - Rules Suppl text - Rules Beta: Fall 06 Beta: Fall 06 Final: Jan 07 Final: Jan 07 Totally new course Totally new course 9 weeks 9 weeks Boat Handling Boat Handling Seamanship Seamanship Marlinspike Marlinspike Suppl text - Rules Suppl text - Rules Beta: Fall 06 Beta: Fall 06 Final: Jan 07 Final: Jan 07 >>

4. USPS University 4 SeamanshipSeamanship Rules of the Road Rules of the Road Supplemental Text Supplemental Text Explains rules Explains rules What they say What they say What they mean What they mean USPS Guide USPS Guide Ships with course Ships with course Rules of the Road Rules of the Road Supplemental Text Supplemental Text Explains rules Explains rules What they say What they say What they mean What they mean USPS Guide USPS Guide Ships with course Ships with course >>

5. USPS University 5 JNJN New approach New approach 12 weeks 12 weeks Electronics Electronics Celestial Celestial Sun Sun Open book exam Open book exam Sights at squadron Sights at squadron Beta:Fall 06 Beta:Fall 06 Final:Jan 07 Final:Jan 07 New approach New approach 12 weeks 12 weeks Electronics Electronics Celestial Celestial Sun Sun Open book exam Open book exam Sights at squadron Sights at squadron Beta:Fall 06 Beta:Fall 06 Final:Jan 07 Final:Jan 07 >>

6. USPS University 6 Engine Maintenance Total rewrite Total rewrite Understand Understand Troubleshoot Troubleshoot Gasoline Gasoline Diesel Diesel Inboard Inboard Outboard Outboard Fall 06 Fall 06 Total rewrite Total rewrite Understand Understand Troubleshoot Troubleshoot Gasoline Gasoline Diesel Diesel Inboard Inboard Outboard Outboard Fall 06 Fall 06 >>

7. USPS University 7 New Programs USPS University – Seminar Series USPS University – Seminar Series Boat Operator Certification Boat Operator Certification USPS University – Seminar Series USPS University – Seminar Series Boat Operator Certification Boat Operator Certification >>

8. USPS University 8 USPS University: different approach Traditional programs Traditional programs Monolithic – one size fits all Monolithic – one size fits all Linear – specific and singular path Linear – specific and singular path University concept University concept Choice – programs tailored to boater Choice – programs tailored to boater Credit – leading to certification Credit – leading to certification Traditional programs Traditional programs Monolithic – one size fits all Monolithic – one size fits all Linear – specific and singular path Linear – specific and singular path University concept University concept Choice – programs tailored to boater Choice – programs tailored to boater Credit – leading to certification Credit – leading to certification >>

9. USPS University 9 Dual Approach 1: Short Programs (seminars): 1: Short Programs (seminars): attract boaters attract boaters supplement skills supplement skills public & members public & members 2: Structured Programs: 2: Structured Programs: build skills for type of boating build skills for type of boating certification certification members members 1: Short Programs (seminars): 1: Short Programs (seminars): attract boaters attract boaters supplement skills supplement skills public & members public & members 2: Structured Programs: 2: Structured Programs: build skills for type of boating build skills for type of boating certification certification members members >>

10. USPS University 10 1: Short Programs Supplements, not replaces basic boater education Supplements, not replaces basic boater education Enhances boating skills at all levels Enhances boating skills at all levels Used to reach those who haven’t taken a basic program Used to reach those who haven’t taken a basic program Recruit new members… inform & retain current members Recruit new members… inform & retain current members Supplements, not replaces basic boater education Supplements, not replaces basic boater education Enhances boating skills at all levels Enhances boating skills at all levels Used to reach those who haven’t taken a basic program Used to reach those who haven’t taken a basic program Recruit new members… inform & retain current members Recruit new members… inform & retain current members >>

11. USPS University 11 SeminarsSeminars Short, topical programs Short, topical programs 2-hour, single-topic seminars 2-hour, single-topic seminars Feature useful Guides Feature useful Guides Targeted to recreational boaters Targeted to recreational boaters What they want to learn What they want to learn Important, current information Important, current information Wide range of venues Wide range of venues Short, topical programs Short, topical programs 2-hour, single-topic seminars 2-hour, single-topic seminars Feature useful Guides Feature useful Guides Targeted to recreational boaters Targeted to recreational boaters What they want to learn What they want to learn Important, current information Important, current information Wide range of venues Wide range of venues >>

12. USPS University 12 New Seminars Now Now Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio On-Board Weather Forecasting On-Board Weather Forecasting How to Use a Chart How to Use a Chart Using GPS Using GPS Now Now Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio On-Board Weather Forecasting On-Board Weather Forecasting How to Use a Chart How to Use a Chart Using GPS Using GPS >>

13. USPS University 13 SeminarsSeminars Using VHF & DSC Using VHF & DSC Using the radio Using the radio DSC DSC Making Calls Making Calls Emergencies Emergencies DSC Simulator CD DSC Simulator CD … Using VHF & DSC Using VHF & DSC Using the radio Using the radio DSC DSC Making Calls Making Calls Emergencies Emergencies DSC Simulator CD DSC Simulator CD … >> USPS will also offer MMSI’s

14. USPS University 14 SeminarsSeminars Onboard Weather Forecasting Onboard Weather Forecasting Onboard observables Onboard observables Weather systems Weather systems Clouds as predictors Clouds as predictors Making forecasts Making forecasts Fog Fog … Onboard Weather Forecasting Onboard Weather Forecasting Onboard observables Onboard observables Weather systems Weather systems Clouds as predictors Clouds as predictors Making forecasts Making forecasts Fog Fog … >>

15. USPS University 15 SeminarsSeminars Using GPS Using GPS Basic waypoint navigation Basic waypoint navigation GPS functions GPS functions Checking the GPS Checking the GPS … Using GPS Using GPS Basic waypoint navigation Basic waypoint navigation GPS functions GPS functions Checking the GPS Checking the GPS … >>

16. USPS University 16 SeminarsSeminars How to Use a Chart How to Use a Chart Planning Planning Chart Symbols Chart Symbols Under the water Under the water Above the water Above the water Reading the chart Reading the chart Navigation Aids Navigation Aids … How to Use a Chart How to Use a Chart Planning Planning Chart Symbols Chart Symbols Under the water Under the water Above the water Above the water Reading the chart Reading the chart Navigation Aids Navigation Aids … >>

17. USPS University 17 New Seminars This Fall This Fall Boat Handling Boat Handling Knots, Bends, and Hitches Knots, Bends, and Hitches Sail Trim Sail Trim Emergencies Onboard Emergencies Onboard Heavy Weather Sailing Heavy Weather Sailing Using Digital Charts Using Digital Charts This Fall This Fall Boat Handling Boat Handling Knots, Bends, and Hitches Knots, Bends, and Hitches Sail Trim Sail Trim Emergencies Onboard Emergencies Onboard Heavy Weather Sailing Heavy Weather Sailing Using Digital Charts Using Digital Charts >>

18. USPS University 18 SeminarsSeminars Boat Handling Boat Handling Close-quarters Close-quarters Boat characteristics Boat characteristics Docking Docking Handling seas Handling seas … Boat Handling Boat Handling Close-quarters Close-quarters Boat characteristics Boat characteristics Docking Docking Handling seas Handling seas … >>

19. USPS University 19 Knots, Bends,and Hitches Knots, Bends,and Hitches Compendium of marine knots Compendium of marine knots Tested applications Tested applications Detailed graphics Detailed graphics How to tie them How to tie them Hands-on practice… Hands-on practice… Knots, Bends,and Hitches Knots, Bends,and Hitches Compendium of marine knots Compendium of marine knots Tested applications Tested applications Detailed graphics Detailed graphics How to tie them How to tie them Hands-on practice… Hands-on practice… SeminarsSeminars >>

20. USPS University 20 By Year End Heavy Weather Sailing Heavy Weather Sailing Water conditions Water conditions Preparation Preparation Strong wind tactics Strong wind tactics Handling seas Handling seas … Heavy Weather Sailing Heavy Weather Sailing Water conditions Water conditions Preparation Preparation Strong wind tactics Strong wind tactics Handling seas Handling seas … >>

21. USPS University 21 By Year End Sail Trim Sail Trim About sails About sails Upwind sailing Upwind sailing Trimming sails Trimming sails Rig tuning Rig tuning … Sail Trim Sail Trim About sails About sails Upwind sailing Upwind sailing Trimming sails Trimming sails Rig tuning Rig tuning … >>

22. USPS University 22 By Year End Emergencies on Board Emergencies on Board MOB MOB Fire Fire Taking on water Taking on water Running aground Running aground Towing Towing … Emergencies on Board Emergencies on Board MOB MOB Fire Fire Taking on water Taking on water Running aground Running aground Towing Towing … >>

23. USPS University 23 Seminars – In Development Trailer Boating Trailer Boating River Boating & Locks River Boating & Locks Chartplotters Chartplotters Paddle Smart TM Paddle Smart TM Anchoring Anchoring Radar Radar Marine Compasses Marine Compasses Trailer Boating Trailer Boating River Boating & Locks River Boating & Locks Chartplotters Chartplotters Paddle Smart TM Paddle Smart TM Anchoring Anchoring Radar Radar Marine Compasses Marine Compasses Depth Sounders Autopilots GDMSS & Marine Radio Kayak & Small Boat Navigation Docking Rules of the Road >>

24. USPS University 24 2: Structured Boater Programs Serious boaters want more… Serious boaters want more… Certification…an international issue… Certification…an international issue… Levels of demonstrated skills… Levels of demonstrated skills… Serious boaters want more… Serious boaters want more… Certification…an international issue… Certification…an international issue… Levels of demonstrated skills… Levels of demonstrated skills… >>

25. USPS University 25 Recreational Boat Operator Certification Program Recreational Boat Operator Certification Program United States Power Squadrons ® >> Introducing…

26. USPS University 26 Why a Certification Program? Need for a structured program Need for a structured program Aimed at the recreational boater Aimed at the recreational boater Boating competency Boating competency Specific skill demonstration Specific skill demonstration On-the-water component On-the-water component Recognized credential Recognized credential Coast Guard & other boating organizations – agree on need Coast Guard & other boating organizations – agree on need Need for a structured program Need for a structured program Aimed at the recreational boater Aimed at the recreational boater Boating competency Boating competency Specific skill demonstration Specific skill demonstration On-the-water component On-the-water component Recognized credential Recognized credential Coast Guard & other boating organizations – agree on need Coast Guard & other boating organizations – agree on need >>

27. USPS University 27 Benefits to Boaters Confidence & Skills Confidence & Skills Recognized credential Recognized credential Chartering, leasing boats Chartering, leasing boats Insurance Insurance Instructor Instructor Speaker, writer Speaker, writer Personal accomplishment Personal accomplishment Confidence & Skills Confidence & Skills Recognized credential Recognized credential Chartering, leasing boats Chartering, leasing boats Insurance Insurance Instructor Instructor Speaker, writer Speaker, writer Personal accomplishment Personal accomplishment >>

28. USPS University 28 Benefit to USPS We’re taking the lead We’re taking the lead Coastal Navigation – we did it Coastal Navigation – we did it Celestial Navigation – well ahead Celestial Navigation – well ahead Boat Operator Certification Boat Operator Certification We are in the lead We are in the lead Services to Boaters Services to Boaters Radio Licensing – we will do it Radio Licensing – we will do it Reason to be a member… Reason to be a member… We’re taking the lead We’re taking the lead Coastal Navigation – we did it Coastal Navigation – we did it Celestial Navigation – well ahead Celestial Navigation – well ahead Boat Operator Certification Boat Operator Certification We are in the lead We are in the lead Services to Boaters Services to Boaters Radio Licensing – we will do it Radio Licensing – we will do it Reason to be a member… Reason to be a member… >>

29. USPS University 29 How Implemented? Four levels of certification Four levels of certification Curriculum Curriculum USPS courses mapped to each level USPS courses mapped to each level Selected seminars, mini-courses Selected seminars, mini-courses Demonstrations of skills as appropriate Demonstrations of skills as appropriate Optional Endorsements Optional Endorsements Four levels of certification Four levels of certification Curriculum Curriculum USPS courses mapped to each level USPS courses mapped to each level Selected seminars, mini-courses Selected seminars, mini-courses Demonstrations of skills as appropriate Demonstrations of skills as appropriate Optional Endorsements Optional Endorsements >>

30. USPS University 30 Certification Levels Inshore Inshore Coastal Coastal Advanced Coastal Advanced Coastal Offshore Offshore Inshore Inshore Coastal Coastal Advanced Coastal Advanced Coastal Offshore Offshore >>

31. USPS University 31 Level Qualification Matrix Inshore Inshore  Rivers, canals, small lakes, bays <2 mi offshore  Fair weather, daylight, good visibility, own boat or similar, F4, 1m Coastal Coastal  Local waters, coastal areas <5 mi offshore  Fair weather, moderate seas, own boat or similar,F5,1.5m Advanced Coastal Advanced Coastal  Extended coastal waters, < 50 mi of shore  Any boat to 50ft*, up to F6 winds, 3m waves Offshore Offshore_________________ *With endorsements Offshore Offshore_________________ *With endorsements  All waters  Any boat to 65ft*, most conditions >>

32. USPS University 32 RequirementsRequirements Courses Courses Prescribed set for each level Prescribed set for each level Seminars Seminars Fill gaps not covered by courses Fill gaps not covered by courses Skill Demonstrations Skill Demonstrations Sign-off by certifier (local) Sign-off by certifier (local) Demo on water or equivalent skills Demo on water or equivalent skills Courses Courses Prescribed set for each level Prescribed set for each level Seminars Seminars Fill gaps not covered by courses Fill gaps not covered by courses Skill Demonstrations Skill Demonstrations Sign-off by certifier (local) Sign-off by certifier (local) Demo on water or equivalent skills Demo on water or equivalent skills >>

33. USPS University 33 EndorsementsEndorsements Extends each level - special skills Extends each level - special skills Proposed endorsements Proposed endorsements Sail Sail Locks, canals, rivers, lakes, ICW Locks, canals, rivers, lakes, ICW Paddling Paddling Canadian waters Canadian waters International waters (with partners) International waters (with partners) Extends each level - special skills Extends each level - special skills Proposed endorsements Proposed endorsements Sail Sail Locks, canals, rivers, lakes, ICW Locks, canals, rivers, lakes, ICW Paddling Paddling Canadian waters Canadian waters International waters (with partners) International waters (with partners) >>

34. USPS University 34 ScheduleSchedule  Plan approved* Jan ‘06  Program developedJun ’06  Certification approved*Aug ‘06  Processes in place Dec ‘06  LaunchJan ‘07  Plan approved* Jan ‘06  Program developedJun ’06  Certification approved*Aug ‘06  Processes in place Dec ‘06  LaunchJan ‘07 >> * Approved by USPS Operating Committee & Governing Board

35. USPS University 35 Adding Electives Offer choices Offer choices Expand our curriculum Expand our curriculum Respond to members Respond to members What about full certificate? What about full certificate? All advanced grades + any 6 electives All advanced grades + any 6 electives It’s all about choices It’s all about choices Offer choices Offer choices Expand our curriculum Expand our curriculum Respond to members Respond to members What about full certificate? What about full certificate? All advanced grades + any 6 electives All advanced grades + any 6 electives It’s all about choices It’s all about choices >>

36. USPS University 36 Adding Electives Planned Planned Expand Marine Electronics into 3 (’07) Expand Marine Electronics into 3 (’07) Marine Electrical Systems Marine Electrical Systems Marine Radio Marine Radio Navigation Electronics Navigation Electronics Offshore Weather Offshore Weather Offshore Seamanship Offshore Seamanship Others? … make suggestions Others? … make suggestions Planned Planned Expand Marine Electronics into 3 (’07) Expand Marine Electronics into 3 (’07) Marine Electrical Systems Marine Electrical Systems Marine Radio Marine Radio Navigation Electronics Navigation Electronics Offshore Weather Offshore Weather Offshore Seamanship Offshore Seamanship Others? … make suggestions Others? … make suggestions >>

37. USPS University 37 SummarySummary Boaters want it Boaters want it It will build base of skilled boaters It will build base of skilled boaters It will rebuild USPS & put us in front It will rebuild USPS & put us in front Boaters want it Boaters want it It will build base of skilled boaters It will build base of skilled boaters It will rebuild USPS & put us in front It will rebuild USPS & put us in front END