Industry certifications to prepare you for the career you’ve been waiting for.

The Small Vessel Operator’s Proficiency is a four-day Transport Canada certification required to operate a small non-pleasure (commercial) vessel less than 5 Tonnes for Passenger and Cargo boats. This includes vessels such as crew boats, workboats, sport-fishing boats, whale-watching vessels, and Fishing Vessels less than 15 Gross Tonnes.

Formerly known as Med-A3, Small Non-Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety is a one-day class concerned with emergencies that can happen onboard your small non-pleasure vessels, such as fire fighting, distress signals, man overboard, abandon ship, and cold water shock/hypothermia. It is required for crew on small non-pleasure vessels 5 tonnes or less, cargo (non-passenger) vessels less than 15 tons, and fishing vessels less than 150 tonnes, operating no more than 25 nautical miles from shore.

This one-day course is required by law to legally operate a VHF radio on pleasure craft on non-pleasure vessels operating 25 miles or less from shore. VHF / DSC is a vital piece of safety equipment allowing you to send and receive Distress, Urgency, and Safety messages put out by other boaters and the Coast Guard.

Marine Basic First Aid is a two-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the marine/fishing industry. This course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008.

To operate a forklift on a worksite, you need to have your Forklift Operator’s Certificate. Learn how to safely and effectively operate a forklift.

WHMIS provides information on hazardous products, as defined in the federal Hazardous Products Act and Hazardous Products Regulations. This certificate is useful in any career, and in some cases is a requirement.

The Confined Spaces Awareness (CSA) certificate covers all aspects of working in a Confined Space, from entry and exit to safe work and rescue procedures.

Any person that ships, handles, or transports dangerous goods must be adequately trained and hold a valid TDG certificate.

Provides the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults, children, and babies depending on the level of CPR chosen. Meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards, and includes the latest CPR guidelines and training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).