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Boating Education Class
Overview
Boaters under 16 years of age are required by law to pass an approved boating education course before operating, without supervision, a personal watercraft (jet ski) or a boat powered by a motor of 15 horsepower or more.
Details
The South Carolina Boater Education Course is recommended for motivated students 12 years of age and older with good reading and comprehension skills who want to learn more about the fundamentals of safe and responsible boating. Course materials are on a 6th-grade reading level.
A typical Boater Education Course lasts 6-8 hours with exam time, depending on the class location and instructor.
Age-Related Information
NOTICE TO PARENTS: Students under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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Bowhunter Education Class
Overview
The South Carolina Bowhunter Education Class is recommended for motivated students 12 years of age and older with good reading and comprehension skills who have some archery and hunting knowledge or experience. Course materials are on a 6th grade reading level.
Details
A typical Bowhunter Education Class lasts 8 hours with exam time.
Age-Related Information
NOTICE TO PARENTS: Students under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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Hunter Education Class
Overview
The South Carolina Hunter Education Class is recommended for motivated students 12 years of age and older with good reading and comprehension skills who have some firearm and hunting knowledge or experience. Course materials are on a 6th-grade reading level. While we do not discourage any age from attending the class, only children age 10 and older may take the final exam.
Details
A typical Hunter Education Class lasts 8 hours with exam time.
Age-Related Information
NOTICE TO PARENTS: Students under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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Trapper Education Class
Overview
The South Carolina Trapper Education Course is recommended for motivated students 12 years of age and older with good reading and comprehension skills who have some firearm and hunting knowledge or experience. Course materials are on a 6th-grade reading level.
Details
A typical South Carolina Trapper Education Course lasts 8 hours with exam time.
Age-Related Information
NOTICE TO PARENTS: Students under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
