Captain’s License Master 100 Ton Increase in Scope Great Lakes and Inland to Near Coastal – Online Course & Exam
$395.00
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Click Buy Now and proceed through checkout to enroll in the Master’s Increase in Scope from Great Lakes & Inland to Near Coastal Course.
Once checked out, you are redirected to your “My Courses” page where you can click on your course to get started. Take your Final Examination Online!
If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Full Course Description
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Master Increase in Scope from Great Lakes & Inland to Near Coastal Course
Increase the Scope of your Master Captainâs License from Great Lakes & Inland to a Near Coastal Master Captainâs License. A Near Coastal route endorsement allows the holder to operate up to 200 miles offshore and also covers âSubordinate Routesâ such as Great Lakes & Inland.
Course Materials
Everything needed to complete the course and online final examination is included in the purchase price of the course and located in the online classroom. If you do not own a copy of the Rules of the Road International & Inland Handbook you may want to purchase one with your course.
Exam Modules
The three exam modules which make up the Master Increase in Scope from Great Lakes & Inland to Near Coastal Course are below.
- Rules of the Road International & Inland
- Navigation General: Near Coastal
- Deck General 50
Complete the Exam Modules by passing quizzes which unlock topics sequentially. The final practice quiz unlocks a Certificate of Achievement for the exam module. Unlock the Certificate of Achievement for each exam module and you are ready for the Online Final Examination.
Your âMy Coursesâ Page
Upon purchase of a course you are redirected to your âMy Coursesâ page. This page shows your course and exam modules which make up the course you purchased. When you purchase the Online Master Increase in Scope from Great Lakes & Inland to Near Coastal Course the following courses show up on your My Courses page.
- Master Increase in Scope – the main course that triggers enrollment in other courses
- Rules of the Road International & Inland – exam module
- Navigation General: Near Coastal – exam module
- Deck General 50 – exam module
- Final Examination Increase in Scope from Great Lakes & Inland to Near Coastal – the final exams you take with your proctor
- USCG Application Packet Course – helps you fill out your USCG Application Packet
In addition to being redirected to your âMy Courseâ page you will receive an email with the subject âUS Captains Training Username and Password.â This email allows you to reset your password and access your account details.
Online Final Examination
Take the Final Examination Online as soon as you are ready. The process is convenient, reliable and USCG approved. You are never alone during Online Final Examinations. Your proctor is always present to guide you through the process.
Prepare
Complete the Exam Modules which make up your Master Increase in Scope from Great Lakes & Inland to Near Coastal Course. You must complete your Exam Modules before you may schedule your Final Examination.
Schedule
Contact us to connect with your proctor for the Online Final Examination. During the initial consultation you schedule your first exam session as well as ask questions you might have about the process.
Complete
Pass the Final Exam for each of the Exam Modules which make up the Master Increase in Scope from Great Lakes & Inland to Near Coastal Course. Below is a list of the Exam Modules as well as the number of questions and passing grade.
- Rules of the Road International & Inland – 50 Questions – 90% to pass
- Navigation General: Near Coastal – 50 Questions – 70% to pass
- Deck General – 50 Questions – 70% to pass
Answers to FAQs
Below are answers to the most frequently asked question we receive about the Online Final Examination.
- All exam modules comprising a final examination must be completed on consecutive days within the same business week.
- The mariner must complete a minimum of two final exams per day.
- This gives you two days to complete your first battery of exams for the Master 100 Ton Increase in Scope Course.
- A battery of exams is a set of final exams grouped together and administered to USCG license applicants to earn their license.
- There are three exams in the battery for the Master 100 Ton Increase in Scope Course.
- You have three chances to pass each final exam.
- Once you have completed your first battery of exam you have 90 days to finish any retesting that is required.
- The 90 days starts from the day you took your first exam.
- If you fail any final exam three times the USCG requires that you retake the entire course.
- If you must retake the entire course you do not need to repurchase the course, you pay a retest + administration fee.
- The Online Final Examination is the only final examination you need to take, there is no testing with the USCG.
- Our Online Final Examination has been approved by the USCG and is in lieu of testing at the REC.
Qualifications
The USCG qualifications an applicant must meet to hold a Near Coastal Master Captains License are based on the USCG Checklist for Near Coastal Master Captainâs License.Â
General Requirements
- Must have U.S. Citizenship
- Must be at least age 19
- Medical Certificate Requirement
- Original – Must hold a valid Medical Certificate or be approved for
Medical Certificate - Renewal, ROG, New Endorsement – Must hold an unexpired Medical
Certificate or submit a Medical Certificate application
- Original – Must hold a valid Medical Certificate or be approved for
- Drug Testing Compliant
- Mariner Fees must be paid
Sea Service Requirements
The scope or “route endorsement” of your license is based on the geographic location in which you gained your sea service and may be either Inland, Great Lakes & Inland or Near Coastal. A Near Coastal route endorsement allows the holder to operate up to 200 miles offshore and also covers “subordinate routes” such as Great Lakes & Inland. The tonnage of your license will be 25, 50, or 100 tons based on the tonnage of the vessel on which you gained sea service.
Near Coastal Master Captains License
- 720 days total
- 360 days seaward of the boundary line or on the Great Lakes (of 720 days total)
- 90 days in the last three years (of 720 days total)
To qualify for the Masters 100 GRT
- 180 days on a vessel 51 GRT or above, or (of total days)
- 360 days on a vessel 34 GRT or above, or (of total days)
To qualify for the 50 GRT
- 180 days on a vessel 25 GRT or above, or (of total days)
- 360 days on a vessel 17 GRT or above (of total days)
To qualify for the 25 GRT
- If mariner does not meet the tonnage calculation for 50 GRT or more he or she is eligible for 25 GRT
Other Requirements
- First Aid (completed within 1 year) (original only)
- CPR (must be valid) (original only)
Exams
- Course completion certificate in lieu of Coast Guard examination (Master Increase in Scope Course)
USCG License Application
You must submit an Application Packet to the US Coast Guard (USCG) to earn a license. You may submit your application packet to the USCG before or after taking a course.
IMPORTANT: Your course completion certificate (Certificate of Training) will satisfy the testing requirements for your license however, we recommend preparing your application and submitting it ASAP. The application evaluation process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. You do NOT need to include your course completion certificate with your application. If your application is evaluated and approved for issuance, you will be given one year to complete the course!
If you need help putting your application together, we have prepared the following resources:
- A USCG Application Packet Course is included with your purchase! This course contains videos that guide you through each section of each form that makes up a USCG Application Packet so you can submit it to the USCG yourself.
- We have created an Application Form Generator to help prefill some of the forms for you.
- The National Maritime Center website has resources including live chat if you have questions for the USCG.
- If this process seems overwhelming, time consuming, or if you just want professional help putting your application together, we recommend contacting Diamond Marine Services. The team at DMS have credentialing experts and former National Maritime Center evaluators on their staff and can quickly guide you to a complete and properly prepared application. You can reach them at 877-335-6341.
Application Packet
A USCG application packet contains everything the USCG needs to process and issue your captainâs license. Fill out the Forms and complete the Tasks below to create an application packet. Donât forget to try our Application Form Generator!
Forms
The US Coast Guard (USCG) application packet consists of the following USCG forms. Visit our Application Page for video tutorials of each form.
- Application – APPLICATION FOR MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL (FORM CG-719B)
- Sea Service – SMALL VESSEL SEA SERVICE FORM (OPTIONAL CG – 719S)
- Physical – APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (FORM CG 719K)
- Drug Test – DOT/USCG PERIODIC DRUG TESTING FORM (OPTIONAL 719P)
- Oath Form – Merchant Mariner Oath (46 USC)
- Conviction Statement – DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR NARCOTIC, DWI/DUI, AND/OR OTHER CONVICTIONS (OPTIONAL FORM CG-719C)
- Certificate of Training – Issued upon course completion
Tasks
To complete an application packet you must complete the following tasks.
- TWIC – Applicants for original licenses must apply for a TWIC and include the receipt in their application packet.
- Pay.Gov – Go to Pay.Gov and pay processing and issuance of your license.Â
- CPR & First Aid – Take this USCG Approved Online CPR & First Aid Course. Send a copy of your CPR & First Aid Card in with your application packet.
Application Packet Costs
The total cost of completing a USCG application packet will vary. The figures below are cost estimates based on our experience.
- Physical and Drug Test – $160 – This is our best estimate for a physical and drug test.
- Any primary care physician can complete the USCG Physical (719K).
- We recommend US Drug Test Centers 866-566-0261 for scheduling a drug screen at a local lab.
- TWIC – $125 – Applicants for original licenses must apply for a TWIC.
- Pay.Gov – $145 – Pay for processing and issuance of your license. Renewals and modification of an existing license will cost less.
- CPR & First Aid $74.95 – Online and USCG Approved.
Certificate of Training
The Certificate of Training satisfies USCG testing requirements. Once you complete the course and online final examination your Certificate of Training is issued. As a reminder, you can prepare and submit your application before completing the course. Keep in mind that due to USCG regulation, your Certificate of Training is only valid for one year.
- If you completed the course first, please include your certificate of training with your application.
- If you have already submitted your application, you can send your Certificate of Application via email to iasknmc@uscg.mil.
Email your Application Packet
Please follow the USCG Electronic Submission Instructions to email your complete USCG Application Packet to the Regional Examination Center (REC) nearest you. The USCG processes and issues your license once they have evaluated your application packet. The USCG evaluation process takes about four to six weeks.
If your packet is incomplete or filled out incorrectly the USCG will mail you a letter explaining what additional information they need. Get that information together and send it to the USCG to keep the process moving.