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SVOP (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Course)

This SVOP course is a stand-alone course addressing the particular needs for some minimum standards of training for operators of:

  • Commercial vessels, other than tugs, up to 15 Gross Tonnage operating not more than 25 miles offshore.
  • Fishing vessels up to 15 Gross Tonnage or 12 meters overall length operating not more than 25 miles offshore.
  • Passenger vessels, work-boats, sport fishing charters.

This is a 26 hour course and is done in 4 days from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. (sometimes 4:30 or 5:00) each day. The course ends with a 50-question exam which if successfully completed gives you your certificate. Please supply Heads-Up Navigation with your CDN number if you have one when registering, Thanks.

SVOP certificate holders  will be grandfathered in to the new course once it has been approved.  It is a 5 day course with modules.

PRICE: $695. per person (includes the manual) . Parallel rulers, calculators and dividers will be provided on day 3 for use by the students. Anyone wishing to purchase the tools can so at class. Kits start at $55.00.

PUBLIC COURSE DATES: 

March 2 - 5 2026: Saanich

April 13 - 16 2026: Saanich

May 11 - 14 2026: Saanich

June 15 - 18 2026: Saanich

(Note: This course certificate qualifies under CSA rules as an Equivalent to the PCOC card. In other words if you already have this you do not require a PCOC.)


SDV-BS , Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety, Formerly MED A-3

This SDV-BS course provides basic safety training for crew-members on:

  • Fishing vessels not more than 15 GT.
  • Small passenger vessels (up to 12 passengers), work boats, sport fishing charters.
  • All other Small commercial vessels not more than 15 GT, including passenger vessels, with un-berthed accommodation only, but not including ferries, on Home Trade IV and Minor Waters voyages.

This is an 8-hour course, Formerly known as the MED -A 3, done in one day. The exam is a simple 25 question multiple choice. You receive your certification upon successful completion.  Please supply Heads-Up Navigation with your CDN if you have one when registering.

PRICE: $295.00 per person (includes books)

March 6 - 2026: Saanich 

April 17 - 2026: Saanich 

May 15 - 2026: Saanich 

June 19 - 2026: Saanich

Extra classes will be inserted when requested. Private and extra courses will be added any time at the customers location or in Sidney. A minimum of 6 is required for out of town locations.

 


ROC-M (VHF-DSC)Radio License Exams, And DSC Update Exams

This is an Industry Canada course contracted to Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, headquarters in Toronto. There are 60 Multiple choice questions with a 42/60 pass and 3 verbal questions 2 /3 to be correct. Know your phonetic alphabet and how to make all the calls.   

You will receive a temporary certificate at class, and the card style license comes in the mail about 6-8 weeks later.   

Prices: $249

March 2 - 5 2026: Saanich (Afternoons after SVOP)

April 13 -16 2026: Saanich (Afternoons after SVOP)

May 11 - 14 2026: Saanich (Afternoons after SVOP)

June 15 - 18 2026: Saanich (Afternoons after SVOP)

Small Powerboat and RHIB Master (MCA accredited Practical Training)

A 3-day combined Theory and Practical course designed to cover the requirements to meet MCA's Small Commercial Vessel Code and the requirements for issue of an ICC based on Resolution 40 from the Economic Commission for Europe Inland Transport Comitee Working Party on Inland Water Transport

See MCA's MGN 280 regarding Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure, Workboats and Pilot Boats


If a candidate completes the online Small Powerboat and RHIB Master eLearning Course, this is a 2 day in person practical course


To learn more go to IYT Small Powerboat and RHIB Master.


- 3 day including theory - $1,075 GST

- 2 day practical - $860 GST

- 1 day introductory course available upon request.


March 24/25 - Mill Bay

April 28/29 - Sidney

May 26/27 - Mill Bay

June 23/24 - Sidney