Instructions for the Exam Supervisor and
The Candidate Taking the Exam:

i) Please note: that the Exam Supervisor must sign and return the Supervisor Agreement to Boaterlicences.com by Fax before the online exam will be activated, in addition to the candidate registering for the exam.

  • The exam supervisor must not be related to the candidate.
  • No exam may take place in the candidate's private residence.

ii) The exam includes 36 questions.

iii) No reference material is allowed while taking the exam.

iv) 27 out of 36 (75%) questions must be answered correctly to pass.

v) No communication is permitted with people other than the exam supervisor. (Cell phones & pagers must be turned off) and any communication with proctor must not assist candidate with the exam.

vi) The candidate has a maximum of 45 minutes to complete the test.

vii) To select your answer, click in the circle beside the letter that corresponds to the correct choice or best answer.

During the Exam:

i) Candidate shall be ready to write when entering log in ID and submitting password information. If logos and/or questions do not display correctly, or you are having difficulty logging in, please see the 'tech requirements' page.

ii) No materials that might assist the candidate with the exam are allowed with the candidate or within sight.

iii) The exam supervisor must not give any assistance to the candidate apart from to clarify a question and give no indication of the correct answer.

iv) The exam supervisor of the exam must be present and monitoring throughout the exam.

v) All written exams have a strict 45 minute time limit.

vi) Candidates caught cheating will have access to their accounts terminated and their exams deemed void.

vii) No-one may leave and restart the exam.

After the Exam:

i) When all questions are complete and ready for grading, click the button at the bottom of the page called 'Grade Me'.

ii) The computer then marks the exam instantly.

iii) NO changes to the exam can be made after it has been submitted for marking.

iv) Screen will transfer to results page.

v) Each candidate successfully answering 27 of 36 questions will have passed.

vi) All candidates that have passed can request to be debriefed on their incorrect answers by clicking the button that say's 'solutions' on the results page.

vii) Please be sure to print the results page (for successful candidates only) for use as Temporary Proof of Competency while you await the arrival of your permanent plastic card.

viii) Permanent cards take from 6-8 weeks for delivery. The temporary proof of competency can be used while boating in the mean time.

x) Candidates who fail the exam may challenge the following day but will be taking a different version of the exam.

It is strongly advised that unsuccessful candidates either purchase our study manual or take an accredited Boating Safety course prior to retaking the exam.

MTAC Ltd. is committed to maintaining a high standard of exam supervision(proctor).
As a proctor, you are agreeing to ensure that all proctoring procedures are strictly adhered to.
IF YOU ARE UNCLEAR ON ANY ASPECT OF THE EXAM SUPERVISION PROCESS PLEASE CALL MTAC IMMEDIATELY AT 1.800.474.5210