Instructional material, specified student activities, assessment criteria and proficiency examinations required for Certification are provided for each instructional module by ABYC.  Above and beyond the basic content evaluation, advancement and program completion will depend on continuous responsible behavior, full attendance and responsive participation in relation to instructors, fellow students and marina personnel.  Demonstration of appropriate workplace behavior, respect, ethics and safety are as essential for completion as skill acquisition and will be fully explained at the outset of instruction.  Classroom exercises will simulate team coordination, collaboration and communication in a safe working environment.