POWERED PLEASURE CRAFT DRIVING LICENCE (PPCDL) COURSE Thank you for enquiring about the PPCDL course conducted by the Singapore Powerboat Association (SPBA). Our instructors are professional and friendly ship officers who will render the highest standard of training services and make the course an enjoyable experience for trainees. WHO IS REQUIRED TO HOLD A PPCDL? Anyone who wishes or needs to drive a powered pleasure craft (including a jetski) in Singapore port waters must be licensed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to do so. Even if you do not think you will be driving one in the near future, it makes sense to get a PPCDL now because it is going to get more difficult and more expensive to get one in time to come. Furthermore, knowledge of boating and navigation is a survival skill and you never know when you might need it. HOW DO I OBTAIN MY PPCDL? Attend SPBA PPCDL Course, obtain SPBA PPCDL Certificate + pass medical exam -----> Take Theory Test -----> Take Practical Test after passing Theory Test -----> Apply for MPA PPCDL after passing Practical Test The PPCDL course fee is $300/- for members of the public. 10% discount for SPBA. 10% discount for group of 3 & above. $230/- for students and uniformed youth group (GST will not be levied). It includes 14 hours of theory and 8 hours of practical, course notes and sample test questions. Medical examination can be arranged at about $25/- from any GP clinic. The fees for tests conducted by the Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) are as follows: Theory Test Fee - $20/- / Practical Test Fee - S$50/- (7% GST will be levied by SMA) Register at: Having passed both tests, you can apply to MPA for a PPCDL. You need to pay an administrative fee of $10/- for a PPCDL with a 5-year validity or $20/- for one with a life-long validity.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA)
Within Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
T1A Level 7 (T1A 711)
Tel: 67721817 (Times: Mon to Fri - 0830 to 1630 hrs, Sat & Sun & PH - Closed)
COURSES IN 2008
3 to 4 May; 17 to 18 May; 7 to 8 Jun; 21 to 22 Jun;
5 to 6 Jul; 19 to 20 Jul;
2 to 3 Aug; 16 to 17 Aug;
6 to 7 Sep; 20 to 21 Sep;
4 to 5 Oct; 18 to 19 Oct;
1 to 2 Nov; 15 to 16 Nov;
6 to 7 Dec; 20 to 21 Dec.
TO REGISTER
PROGRAM
Day 1 (Saturday)
Theory (Classroom)
0830 to 1000 hrs - Common nautical terms, boat equipment and use of LSA / FFA
1000 to 1010 hrs - Tea break
1010 to 1130 hrs - Pleasure craft regulations and relevant port marine circulars
1130 to 1230 hrs - International Regulations for preventing collisions at sea
1230 to 1310 hrs - LUNCH Break
1310 to 1500 hrs - International Regulations for preventing collisions at sea
1500 to 1510 hrs - Tea break
1510 to 1800 hrs - Emergency procedures
1800 to 1840 hrs - Dinner
1840 to 2100 hrs - General chart information
Day 2 (Sunday)
Theory (Classroom)
0830 to 1000 hrs - Chartwork planning
1000 to 1010 hrs - Tea break
1010 to 1150 hrs - Chartwork planning
1150 to 1230 hrs - LUNCH
Practical (in the boat)
1230 to 1300 hrs - Equipment Check
1300 to 1730 hrs - Steering Control / Speed Control / Manoverboard
1730 to 1800 hrs - DINNER break
1800 to 1930 hrs - Berthing / Unberthing
1930 to 2100 hrs - Practical navigation
