Flotilla 23-6 Member Training

Vessel Examiner and Instructor Workshops

The VE and Instructor workshops may be taken online without attending a formal online workshop.

The Vessel Examiner Workshop is located here and is an annual requirement for Vessel Examiners to maintain currency in their VE competency.  Make sure you complete the self-attestation form certifying that you completed the VE workshop.

The Instructor Workshop is located here and is an annual requirement for Instructors to maintain currency in their IT competency.  Make sure you complete the self-attestation form certifying that you completed the VE workshop.

Operations Workshops

The Operations Workshops must be taken in a formal, instructor guided workshop.  Links to these workshops are provided below for informational purposes only.  Email your FSO-OPS to identify when workshops are schedule

The Surface and Telecommunications Workshops are required and must be completed by June 30th,. The Air Operations Workshop is now a required task (like the swim test) usually completed as part of the Aviation Safety Workshop. The National Operations Workshops (Surface/Air/Telecommunications) may be completed via webinar. The workshop training material(s) must be delivered by an Auxiliarist qualified in the respective operations program provided they are either a certified instructor or are under the supervision of a certified instructor. Instructors may use any webinar delivery platform available in their region. Instructors are encouraged to work with their Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM) to determine the proper delivery platform.

Details for the required National Operations Workshops are listed below: 

Surface Operations Workshop. This workshop is required for all boat crew coxswains, boat crew members, personal watercraft operators, paddle craft operators, and those currently training for any of these competencies, including members in Required Yearly Not Met (REYR) status who intend to regain their certification.

Air Operations Workshop. This workshop is required for all pilots, air crew, air observers, and those currently training for any of these competencies, including members in REYR status who intend to regain their certification.

Telecommunications Workshop. This workshop is required of all operators and owners of Auxiliary Radio Facilities. It is required of those currently holding TCO, or in training for TCO qualification, and those who are using AUXCOM as their “grandfathered” qualification for radio operation. This does not apply to operation of radios on aircraft or vessels which are covered by crew certification.