Transport Canada Approved
Small Vessel Operator
Proficiency / SVOP Course

Fishermen click here to get other Transport Canada information you may require for this course

CDN # is required for all students taking MED A3 & SVOP to receive your Transport Canada certification. Click Here for CDN application

COURSES ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

 
NORTH VANCOUVER
THE SUNSHINE COAST
VANCOUVER ISLAND COASTAL COMMUNITIES

THE
COMOX VALLEY
PORT ALBERNI
THE YUKON

Also Available
SVOP ADVANCED COURSE
is an extra 2 days on the Water Training in North Vancouver, BC.
Click here for the course details

GROUP AND PRIVATE INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE  
We have instructed many 1st Nations Communities up and down the BC Coast and on the Mainland


    Small Vessel Operator Proficiency SVOP   Power boat Training Hands OnRadar simulstor SEN L

SVOP COURSE DETAILS

This is a Transport Canada Approved 26 hour course (over 4 days) for operators and those in charge aboard small commercial non pleasure passenger workboats and fishing vessels up to 150 GT

Topics covered include

Enhance survival of yourself and colleagues in the marine environment
Proper use and function of immersion suites, lifejackets, PFD's and buoyant work suits 
Understanding fires, fire prevention and the use of firefighting equipment
Responsibilities in an marine emergency
Understanding distress calls, rescue, and other emergency response procedures
Understanding vessel construction, drives and engines
How to secure a vessel to a floating or non-floating wharf and anchor effectively
Safe boating procedures
Understanding of the Canadian buoyage systems
Understanding and use of marine forecasts

Understanding the principle of small vessel steering including tiller and wheel control
Start-up, shut-down and manoeuvring procedures
Procedures to be followed to avoid pollution of the marine environment
 

*Click Here for the full Marine Personnel Regulations from Transport Canada

COURSE DATES AND LOCATIONS

Price including manual & NO HST
$620.00 for SVOP Only

$758.75 for SVOP & MED A3 booked together

 

NORTH VANCOUVER
#214-901  3rd St West
 Griffin Center
 

May 17, 18, 19, 20  FULL 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
May 29, 30, 31, June 1  26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
June 5, 6, 7, 8 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
July 10, 11, 12, 13 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
August 14, 15, 16, 17 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
August 28, 29, 30, 31 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
September 11, 12, 13, 14 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
October 20, 21, 27, 28 WEEKEND Course 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
October 23, 24, 25, 26 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
November 13, 14, 15, 16 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
December 11,12,13, 14 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

 

COMOX VALLEY
Comox Valley Harbour Authority

 

SEE YOU IN THE FaLL 26 hour course: 0830 am to 4:30 pm

 

SUNSHINE COAST
Chapman Creek Hatchery
4381 Parkway Dr. Sechelt

 

March 13 to 16  26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
April 17 to 20 inclusive  26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
MAY 15 to 18 Inclusive 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
September 10 to 14 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
October 16 to 19 inclusive 26 hour course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

WHITEHORSE YUKON

MAY 29  to June 1      FULL See you Next year Call 604-998-3399  to Inquire
   


REGISTER ONLINE HERE!

****A Candidate Document Number (CDN) is a TRANSPORT CANADA requirement before we can issue your certificate. You can still take the course but try to have your CDN prior to class. Click here for application****

If you are on EI check to see if you qualify to have this course subsidized by them.


These are very popular courses so booking early guarantees you a seat in class. Don't be disappointed by waiting until the last minute to book a course.