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August 2026

SVOP - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

18

Aug

Limited places

18 - 21 Aug 2026

4 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $725.00 excl. GST

18 - 21 Aug 2026

4 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

This is a TC approved course for small vessel captains and crew. It covers minimum training for owners and operators of commercial vessels: Workboats and passenger vessels up to 5 GT (up to 8.5 meters in length), and fishing vessels of up to 15 GT (up to 12 meters in length), engaged on a Sheltered Waters or Near Coastal class 2 voyages (up to 25 Nautical Miles from shore).

Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

22

Aug

Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

Nanaimo

Sat 22 Aug 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
  • $250.00 excl. GST

Sat 22 Aug 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

Marine Basic First Aid - Blended (Up to 8 hours online mandatory pre-course work and 1 day in person at Campus)

Sun 23 Aug 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $295.00 excl. GST

Sun 23 Aug 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

ROC-M is a one-day course for Operators and Crew on pleasure and/or commercial vessels operating in Canadian waters, within 25 miles of shore. This is required for SVOP, Master Limited 60 GT, and most Crew / Deckhand positions.

SDV-BS - Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety

24

Aug

Mon 24 Aug 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $250.00 excl. GST

Mon 24 Aug 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

SDVBS (formerly MED A3). This is a Marine Emergency Duties boating safety course. It is the minimum safety training requirement for Owners, Operators and Crew on: - Commercial Vessels of 24 metres or less, engaged on a sheltered water voyage only; - Commercial Vessels of 18 metres or less engaged on a voyage in domestic waters; and, - Commercial Fishing vessels of 24 metres or less engaged on a voyage in domestic waters.

25 - 27 Aug 2026

3 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $695.00 excl. GST

25 - 27 Aug 2026

3 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ROC-MC is a 3-Day course for Masters and Watchkeepers on Commercial Cargo, Towing, Passengers, Fishing Vessels, and other compulsory fitted vessels operating in Canadian waters.

September 2026

SDV-BS - Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety

4

Sep

Fri 4 Sep 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $250.00 excl. GST

Fri 4 Sep 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

SDVBS (formerly MED A3). This is a Marine Emergency Duties boating safety course. It is the minimum safety training requirement for Owners, Operators and Crew on: - Commercial Vessels of 24 metres or less, engaged on a sheltered water voyage only; - Commercial Vessels of 18 metres or less engaged on a voyage in domestic waters; and, - Commercial Fishing vessels of 24 metres or less engaged on a voyage in domestic waters.

SVOP - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

8

Sep

8 - 11 Sep 2026

4 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $725.00 excl. GST

8 - 11 Sep 2026

4 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

This is a TC approved course for small vessel captains and crew. It covers minimum training for owners and operators of commercial vessels: Workboats and passenger vessels up to 5 GT (up to 8.5 meters in length), and fishing vessels of up to 15 GT (up to 12 meters in length), engaged on a Sheltered Waters or Near Coastal class 2 voyages (up to 25 Nautical Miles from shore).

On The Water Training -  With Cedar Coast Marine

12

Sep

Limited places

Sat 12 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Nanaimo
  • $450.00 excl. GST

Sat 12 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

On The Water Training - Cedar Coast

Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

13

Sep

Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

Nanaimo

Sun 13 Sep 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
  • $250.00 excl. GST

Sun 13 Sep 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

Marine Basic First Aid - Blended (Up to 8 hours online mandatory pre-course work and 1 day in person at Campus)

CP1 Chartwork & Pilotage Level 1

14

Sep

CP1 Chartwork & Pilotage Level 1

Nanaimo

Limited places

14 - 29 Sep 2026

3 weeks, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $1,725.00 excl. GST

14 - 29 Sep 2026

3 weeks, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Chartwork & Pilotage Level 1 is a pre-requisite for: Master Limited, <60 GT. Fishing Master 4 Mate 150 GT Watchkeeping Mate, Fishing Vessel

Marine Advanced First Aid - MAFA

15

Sep

Marine Advanced First Aid - MAFA

Nanaimo

15 - 18 Sep 2026

4 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
  • $850.00 excl. GST

15 - 18 Sep 2026

4 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Marine Advanced First Aid required for Master 150GT and higher tickets

Sat 19 Sep 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $295.00 excl. GST

Sat 19 Sep 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

ROC-M is a one-day course for Operators and Crew on pleasure and/or commercial vessels operating in Canadian waters, within 25 miles of shore. This is required for SVOP, Master Limited 60 GT, and most Crew / Deckhand positions.

October 2026

SENL - Simulated Electronic Navigation, Limited

5

Oct

Limited places

5 - 9 Oct 2026

1 week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $1,175.00 excl. GST

5 - 9 Oct 2026

1 week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Simulated Electronic Navigation Limited is an entry-level Electronic Navigation course. SEN-L is for: Master 150 GT, Mate 150 GT, Fishing Master 4

MED STCW Basic Safety (formerly MED A1 + B2)

7

Oct

MED STCW Basic Safety (formerly MED A1 + B2)

Nanaimo

7 - 16 Oct 2026

2 weeks, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
  • $2,295.00 excl. GST

7 - 16 Oct 2026

2 weeks, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

STCW Basic Safety Training (formerly MED A1 + B2) is required for crew members on commercial vessels. This training is essential for those working on vessels of any size that operate in international waters or are subject to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) regulations.

SVOP - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

13

Oct

13 - 16 Oct 2026

4 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $725.00 excl. GST

13 - 16 Oct 2026

4 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

This is a TC approved course for small vessel captains and crew. It covers minimum training for owners and operators of commercial vessels: Workboats and passenger vessels up to 5 GT (up to 8.5 meters in length), and fishing vessels of up to 15 GT (up to 12 meters in length), engaged on a Sheltered Waters or Near Coastal class 2 voyages (up to 25 Nautical Miles from shore).

Sat 17 Oct 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $295.00 excl. GST

Sat 17 Oct 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

ROC-M is a one-day course for Operators and Crew on pleasure and/or commercial vessels operating in Canadian waters, within 25 miles of shore. This is required for SVOP, Master Limited 60 GT, and most Crew / Deckhand positions.

Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

18

Oct

Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

Nanaimo

Sun 18 Oct 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
  • $250.00 excl. GST

Sun 18 Oct 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

Marine Basic First Aid - Blended (Up to 8 hours online mandatory pre-course work and 1 day in person at Campus)

19 - 23 Oct 2026

1 week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
  • $1,250.00 excl. GST

19 - 23 Oct 2026

1 week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft (formerly MED B1) certification is required for crew members on these vessel types: -Passenger Vessels: This includes ferries and cruise ships that carry passengers on domestic or international voyages1. -Cargo Ships: Vessels that transport goods and operate in international waters2. -Offshore Supply Vessels: Ships that support offshore oil and gas operations. -Fishing Vessels: Larger commercial fishing boats, especially those operating in more hazardous or remote areas.