Transport Canada Powerboat Courses

If you operate a small vessel in connection with your work, you likely need to take a Transport Canada Powerboat course. West Coast Powerboat Handling emphasizes Hands-On Instruction. All Powerboat course Handling Instruction is conducted on the water.

As a Transport Canada Accredited Course Provider, we offer the following Small Non-Pleasure(Commercial) certification courses:

MED A3 - Marine Emergency Duties

SVOP - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

Advanced SVOP - includes Simulator or Afloat practical

We also provide:

ROC(M) (DSC) - Restricted Operator's Certificate-Maritime,
  Digital Selective Calling

PCOC - Pleasure Craft Operator Card

United Steel Workers S.A.F.E.R. SVOP

Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) Learn to Powerboat Standards

Marine Search and Rescue (SAR)

Marine Firefighting

Jet Propelled Boats

River Running

Foul Weather Boathandling

* For course dates, rates and any further information, contact Jimmy Watt at 604-924-2029 or