Boatswain Trade

The Boatswain Trade consists of 3 Trade Groups, of which the listed subject material conducted over three summers training periods. The Boatswain Trade Groups are as follows:

Boatswain Trade Group I

Aim: The Boatswain Trade Group I course is designed to provide basic skills for Sea Cadets in seamanship, small boat maintenance, small boat operation and small arms training.

Length: 3 weeks

Prerequisites:

• completed Phase II from LHQ Training
• completed a General Training Course
• recommended by his/her Commanding Officer
• have your parent/guardian’s permission

Qualifications:

• Boatswain Trade Group I Qualification
• eligible to attend the Boatswain Trade Group II Course

Boatswain Trade Group II

Aim: The Boatswain Trade Group II course is designed to provide intermediate skills for Sea Cadets in seamanship, small boat maintenance, small boat operation and small arms training.

Length: 6 weeks

Prerequisites:

• completed Phase III from LHQ Training
• completed a Boatswain Trade Group I Course
• recommended by his/her Commanding Officer
• have your parent/guardian’s permission

Qualifications:

• Boatswain Trade Group II Qualification
• Small Boat Coxswain Ticket
• St John’s Emergency First Aid Qualification
• eligible to attend the Boatswain Trade Group III Course

Boatswain Trade Group III

Aim: The Boatswain Trade Group III course is designed to provide advanced skills for Sea Cadets in seamanship, small boat maintenance, small boat operation and small arms training.

Length: 6 weeks

Prerequisites:

• completed Phase IV from LHQ Training
• completed a Boatswain Trade Group II Course
• recommended by his/her Commanding Officer
• have your parent/guardian’s permission

Qualifications:

• Boatswain Trade Group III Qualification
• St John’s Standard First Aid Qualification
• eligible to apply for a Staff Cadet position at a Summer Training Centre or a Specialty
• Trade Course

Subject Material for all 3 Trade Groups

• Shipboard Care & Maintenance
• Shipboard Duties
• Boatswain Call
• Naval Communication
• Rope Work & Rigging
• Anchoring
• Berthing Parties
• Survival at Sea
• Damage Control
• Shipboard Fire Fighting
• Shipboard Ceremonial
• Whaler Pulling & Sailing
• Motorboat Operations
• Small Boat Care & Maintenance
• Small Arms Training
• Sea Phase – 3 to 6 days at sea on a Sea Cadet Training Vessel
• Sports Periods
• First Aid Training
• Instructional Technique Training
• Leadership Training