SVOP Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Course
Soon to be the Small Vessel Operator Certificate of Competency  SVO CoC in 2018

SVOP COURSE DETAILS

The small vessel operators course is a Transport Canada Approved 26 hour course (over 4 days) for operators of at least 18 years of age and those in charge aboard small commercial, dozer boats, non pleasure, passenger, workboats and fishing vessels up to 15GT. MED A3 is also required and is taken as the first entry course.

SVOP Advanced Course in boat Handling, Electronic and Radar Navigation We have a portable classroom to provided the Navigation in your classroom, an added savings on fuel maintenance and wages. Call to setup this added training to suite your operational needs.

Whats Covered in Small Vessel Course

Enhance survival of yourself and colleagues in the marine environment
SVOP teaches you proper use and function of immersion suites, life jackets, 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
SVOP Teaches you 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 maneuvering procedures
Procedures to be followed to avoid pollution of the marine environment

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SVOP Price including manual & NO GST
$592.25
SVOP is a Transport Canada Approved course If you require the SVOP Small Vessel Operators, you will also need a MED A3 certification at a minimum.

SVOP COURSES ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

NORTH VANCOUVER
THE SUNSHINE COAST
VANCOUVER ISLAND
BC
ALBERTA

Also Available
2 days on the Water Training in North Vancouver, BC. on your vessel
Click here for the course details

GROUP AND PRIVATE INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE

We have instructed SVOP to many 1st Nations Communities up and down the BC Coast and on the Mainland

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

COURSE DATES AND LOCATIONS
VHF radio is another course you may require if you are running a vessel, required by law..

NORTH VANCOUVER
Classroom 1 – 901 W 3rd. St. , Griffin Centre

Course Dates

Email:    [email protected]

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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 your course.