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1. Know the principal conventional signs used on a chart and be able to plot a position by latitude and longitude and be able to lay off course and measure distances.
2. Know the different types of buoys, lighthouses and beacons in use at port.
3. Demonstrate how to take soundings using a hand lead and line and how to obtain the times of high and low water and the tidal range in port from the tide tables in the New Zealand Nautical Almanac.
4. Using a boat's compass, demonstrate ability to steer a compass course as directed by the examiner. Know the magnetic variation for the locality and be able to calculate the true course from magnetic.
5. Organise and take charge of a Patrol expedition over a distance of at least 8km keeping a log of courses steered and distances covered, weather and sea conditions and such other information as the examiner may require. It will be necessary for a Charge Certificate holder to accompany the party if the candidate is not so qualified.