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How does a member become a VE

James Mason, Phone: 216.226.8066

Jim Mason is the VSC Chairman for the squadron.  This is the time of year to let Jim know you are interested.  Classes need to be scheduled and books need to be ordered.  Classes are generally scheduled for early May.

     The training for a VE is in two parts:

First, a 2 – 3 day class teaches you the basics on what to look for, documentation and how to perform the examination.

Second, there is the hands on portion, which requires a new VE to perform 5 VSC’s with a another qualified VE.  This portion not only builds confidence, but also allows a qualified VE to help fine tune the process for the trainee.

How much Commitment is required

As much as you would like.  A few of our VE’s perform inspections at their own marina for their friends and end up doing only 10 – 15 VSC’s.  Other members like to get out and meet other boaters, talk and have fun and end up doing a few more.  There is no minimum number required each year.  A couple VE’s only do 2 – 3 each year.  Whatever your schedule permits.  However, if you can do a minimum of 10 VSC’s, you can earn a Merit Mark.  We have a few members that earn a Merit Mark every year by doing nothing else but 10 VSC’s.

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