500518 - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
16224
Delivery Options
In-Person
Community Based Education Delivery
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Description
This course is designed to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to act as the operator of commercial vessels up to 5 gross tonnage, other than tugs, and fishing vessels, and for fishing vessels up to 15 gross tonnage or 12 meters overall length engaged on a near coastal, class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage. This course has been developed in accordance with the Transport Canada Marine Safety TP 14692 E.Learning Outcomes
To provide participants with:
- A basic understanding of the hazards associated with the marine environment and their own vessel, as well as the prevention of shipboard incidents.
- The knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate a small non-pleasure vessel in near coastal and sheltered waters under normal operating conditions, including darkness and restricted visibility.
- Additional knowledge on aids to navigation and seamanship to supplement individual experience.
Credential Awarded
Transport Canada Certificate
Prerequisites
A person must be at least 18 years of age before using this certificate to carry out the duties of an operator of a commercial vessel.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Aquaculture Safety : Required Courses
- Technical Certificate in Aquaculture (Salmonid) : Salmonid
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