| Options |
Classroom Course |
Proficiency Exam |
Ohio Boating
Education Course
(OBEC) Home Study |
Ohio Boating
Education Course
(OBEC) Online |
| Description |
Minimum 8 hours of instruction in a certified class. May be in one day or across several weeks. |
For the knowledgeable boater. Exam takes about an hour and is similar to the test taken at the end of a classroom boating course. Home-study coursebook is recommended for brushing up on boating laws. |
Coursebook and reference materials are mailed to you. Work at your own pace through the coursebook, fill out a workbook, and take the test. You send us the completed workbook and test for grading. Great companion text to OBEC Online. |
Offers you the same content as the classroom and home-study options and is specific to Ohio boating. Study at your own pace; test must be completed in one session. |
| Passing Grade |
Typically 70%. May vary with course. |
70% or better grade |
The online exam requires an 80% or better grade to pass. |
| Certificates |
Issued for passing a course. The type of certificate (paper or plastic card) depends on your instructor submitting information to ODNR Watercraft. |
If you pass the exam, you are entered into the Ohio Boater Education database. ODNR Division of Watercraft issues you a certificate of proof in the form of a plastic wallet-size card. If you lose your card, we can get you a replacement at no charge. |
| Locations |
Varies. Visit our Course Search for more information about available classes. |
Any Division of Watercraft office |
We'll mail it to your address. |
www.boat-ed.com/oh |
| Availability |
By appointment |
Sign up online or phone 1-877-4BOATER (1-877-426-2837, in Ohio only) anytime |
Any time via Internet |
| Cost |
No cost from ODNR Division of Watercraft. |
No cost. You are responsible for postage costs of mailing the completed test and workbook back to us. |
Study at no cost. You pay $24.50 only if you pass (credit card required). |
| For more information |
Contact any Division of Watercraft office or call 1-877-4BOATER (1-877-426-2837 in Ohio only). Outside Ohio, call 614-265-6480. |