Mariners Learning System Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Tons, Great Lakes/Inland/ Near Coastal training course is an instructional resource that combines broadcast quality audio visual media, workbooks and computer based training. Any student that completes the course will have demonstrated their complete and total knowledge of the information required in Subpart C of Part 10, Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations.
The course thoroughly covers the subjects addressed by Coast Guard exams for the following licenses:
OUPV to Mate Not More Than 100 Gross Tons Inland/Near Coastal
Upgrade Mate to Master Not More Than 100 Gross Tons Inland/Near Coastal
2.0 Objective
The goal is to enhance safety and productivity in the maritime working environment by instilling the knowledge and skills reflected in the Coast Guard exam topic table. Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded a certificate that will be accepted in lieu of the standard Coast Guard examination!
3.0 Entry Standards
Students must be able to speak English.
4.0 Instructors
The program has been built so that a student can directly contact one of our USCG approved staff instructors via e-mail. In addition complete telephone support is available through a toll free support system that is manned by our Coast Guard approved staff instructors.
5.0 Testing
Once the student completes the course quizzes and online Module Exam they make an appointment to take their final proctored exam with Mariners School. No testing at the Coast Guard Regional Exam Centers. The grading standards are:
Exam Modules
Number of Questions
Minimum Score Required
Number of Questions a student can get wrong and still pass
Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Tons, Great Lakes/Inland/Near Coastal
10
70%
3 wrong
The student must pass all modules to receive a certification of completion. If a student fails one or more modules, he or she may retest twice more without delay on the failed modules. Those who do not pass an exam module after three attempts must wait a period of three months to retest. The student will be required to complete the entire course prior to being allowed another three attempts at each module. In this case the student must retest and pass all online Exam Modules.