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Course Description

Receive up to $3,500 in tuition support towards this course!

Seats in this course may be partially or fully covered by the StrongerBC future skills grant for eligible learners. Check your eligibility and apply here.

Recognized for certification through Transport Canada, this course is a requirement for seafarers working on small commercial vessels. Topics include collision regulations, seamanship, marine weather, charts and navigation, and vessel stability. Course materials are included in tuition.

Required: 

  • Bring a government-issued photo ID to class to present to instructor

  • Bring your CDN number, which can be obtained from your local Transport Canada office, or online by visiting their website

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Course Details
Section Title
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
Type
Discussion
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:30AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Nov 17, 2025 to Nov 21, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Total Course Hours
32.5
Location
Delivery Options
In Class  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $765.00 or $500.00 deposit
Instructors
Section Notes

A non-refundable, non-transferable $500 registration deposit is now an option for Nautical courses. The remaining tuition is due thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start date of the course.  If the course is dropped the deposit will not be refunded.  

If a course is paid in full at the time of registration and dropped prior to one week before the start date a full refund is available. To drop a course paid in full please contact prosit@camosun.ca.

Tuition support of up to $3,500 is available to eligible learners through the StrongerBC future skills grant while funding lasts.

Section Title
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
Type
Discussion
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:30AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Feb 23, 2026 to Feb 27, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Total Course Hours
32.5
Location
Delivery Options
In Class  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $765.00 or $500.00 deposit
Instructors
Section Notes

A non-refundable, non-transferable $500 registration deposit is now an option for Nautical courses. The remaining tuition is due thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start date of the course.  If the course is dropped the deposit will not be refunded.  

If a course is paid in full at the time of registration and dropped prior to one week before the start date a full refund is available. To drop a course paid in full please contact prosit@camosun.ca.

Tuition support of up to $3,500 is available to eligible learners through the StrongerBC future skills grant while funding lasts.

Section Title
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
Type
Discussion
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:30AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Mar 23, 2026 to Mar 27, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Total Course Hours
32.5
Location
Delivery Options
In Class  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $765.00 or $500.00 deposit
Instructors
Section Notes

A non-refundable, non-transferable $500 registration deposit is now an option for Nautical courses. The remaining tuition is due thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start date of the course.  If the course is dropped the deposit will not be refunded.  

If a course is paid in full at the time of registration and dropped prior to one week before the start date a full refund is available. To drop a course paid in full please contact prosit@camosun.ca.

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