$695 · SVOP Training - Saanich Fairgrounds - Become a Certified Captain

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