Reminder: As of Jan.1, 2023, the Fleet Planning Board will no longer be covering the cost of courses for any fishers/helpers.
Transport Canada Required Courses:
April 2025.
April 14 - 16th: ROC-MC at NSCC in Port Hawkesbury.
February 2025.
Marine Advanced First Aid – Strait Area Campus
Feb 10 – 14th 8:30am – 4:30 pm Cost: $769
To register, please call 902-625-4017 or via email at [email protected]
Feb 10 – 14th 8:30am – 4:30 pm Cost: $769
To register, please call 902-625-4017 or via email at [email protected]
November 2024.
At NSCC in Port Hawkesbury:
MED DVS Nov 4 -7 $735
MED SDV-BS Nov 8 $415
ROC MC Nov 12 – 15 $530
Contact [email protected] or reach out by phone at 902-625-4334
MED DVS Nov 4 -7 $735
MED SDV-BS Nov 8 $415
ROC MC Nov 12 – 15 $530
Contact [email protected] or reach out by phone at 902-625-4334
Spring 2024 Courses:
MED SDV BS* - April 3rd from 8:30 – 4:00pm at the Strait Campus. I’ve attached the form to complete and return. You can also give us a call to register over the phone if you prefer. The cost of training is $394 per person.
Registration by phone:
Christena – 625-4334
Wilma/Linda (Student Services) – 625-4017
Registration by phone:
Christena – 625-4334
Wilma/Linda (Student Services) – 625-4017
Winter 2024 Courses:
Winter Safety Training at NSCC Nautical Institute in Port Hawkesbury:
ECDIS Feb 5 – 9
MED DVS Feb 12 – 15
MED SDV BS Feb 28
MBFA March 11 - 12
If you would like to register for any of these offerings, please contact Student Services at 902-625-4017, or via email: [email protected]
ECDIS Feb 5 – 9
MED DVS Feb 12 – 15
MED SDV BS Feb 28
MBFA March 11 - 12
If you would like to register for any of these offerings, please contact Student Services at 902-625-4017, or via email: [email protected]
Fall 2023 Courses:
At NSCC Nautical Institute, Port Hawkesbury:
SVOP, Oct 10 – 13 $535
ROC MC, Nov 21 – 23 $505
MED DVS, Dec 4 – 7 $700
Fishing Master Class 4 will be held Jan 8 – March 22 and you can call to reserve your seat now at 902-625-4228.
SVOP, Oct 10 – 13 $535
ROC MC, Nov 21 – 23 $505
MED DVS, Dec 4 – 7 $700
Fishing Master Class 4 will be held Jan 8 – March 22 and you can call to reserve your seat now at 902-625-4228.
Winter/Spring 2023 Upcoming Courses:
At NSCC:
MED SDV BS
March 3
$383
ROC MC
March 13 – 16
$492
SVOP
March 20 – 23
$520
MED DVS
March 27 – 30
$683
Marine Advanced First Aid
April 3 – 6
$711
To register please contact the Marine Registration Desk:
P: 902-625-4228
e: [email protected]
MED SDV BS
March 3
$383
ROC MC
March 13 – 16
$492
SVOP
March 20 – 23
$520
MED DVS
March 27 – 30
$683
Marine Advanced First Aid
April 3 – 6
$711
To register please contact the Marine Registration Desk:
P: 902-625-4228
e: [email protected]
Fall 2022/Winter 2023 Upcoming Courses:
Marine Advanced First Aid
Dates: Nov 28 – Dec 2
Price: $711
Location: NSCC Strait Campus
SVOP
Jan 17 – 20
Feb 27 – March 2
Price: $520
Location: NSCC Strait Campus
ROC MC
Jan 25 – 27
Feb 1 - 3
Price: $492
Location: NSCC Strait Campus
MED SDV BS
Feb 6
March 3
Price: $383
Location: NSCC Strait Campus
MED DVS
Feb 7 – 10
Feb 21 - 24
Price: $683
Location: NSCC Strait Campus
View our schedule here: https://www.nscc.ca/programs-and-courses/marine/courselisting.aspx
Registration: 902-625-4228
email: [email protected]
Dates: Nov 28 – Dec 2
Price: $711
Location: NSCC Strait Campus
SVOP
Jan 17 – 20
Feb 27 – March 2
Price: $520
Location: NSCC Strait Campus
ROC MC
Jan 25 – 27
Feb 1 - 3
Price: $492
Location: NSCC Strait Campus
MED SDV BS
Feb 6
March 3
Price: $383
Location: NSCC Strait Campus
MED DVS
Feb 7 – 10
Feb 21 - 24
Price: $683
Location: NSCC Strait Campus
View our schedule here: https://www.nscc.ca/programs-and-courses/marine/courselisting.aspx
Registration: 902-625-4228
email: [email protected]
2022 Upcoming Courses:
Jan 7 - 28,2022: Marine Foundations 3-week program for women and indigenous peoples, at the Strait Area Campus, January 7-28, 2022. Funding is available to cover 90% tuition.
2021 Upcoming Courses:
Upcoming Marine Courses at NSCC Port Hawkesbury:
Upcoming Marine Safety Training - August 2021:
August 9 – 11 – MED DVS
Price: $663
This course is designed to provide first time seafarers with the minimum knowledge of emergency response required to safely work aboard a vessel; to determine the hazards associated with the marine environment and their own vessel, and of how to prevent shipboard incidents including fire.
August 13 - MED SDV-BS
Price: $372
This is an 8-hour Marine Emergency Duties (MED) training course focused on small non-pleasure domestic vessel basic safety. Participants will be introduced to possible hazards within the marine environment, emergency response techniques as well as survival and rescue methods.
August 16 – 19 – SVOP
Price: $505
This course meets the requirements of a stand-alone course that addresses the particular need for minimum training of operators of commercial vessels, other than tugs, and fishing vessels up to 15 gross tonnage or 12 meters overall length engage on a near coastal, class 2 (including an inland voyage on Lake Superior or Lake Huron) or a sheltered waters voyage.
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Marine Advanced First Aid - ** NOT covered by FPB
Jan 25-29
$690
GMDSS-GOC - **NOT covered by FPB
Jan 25 – Feb 5
$1337
Marine Basic First Aid
Feb 11-12
$185
SVOP
March 15-18
$505
MED DVS
March 10 – 12
$663
ROC MC
March 22-24
$478
Please contact Wilma Greencorn to register at the contact information below:
Ph: 902-625-4228
Email: [email protected]
Upcoming Marine Safety Training - August 2021:
August 9 – 11 – MED DVS
Price: $663
This course is designed to provide first time seafarers with the minimum knowledge of emergency response required to safely work aboard a vessel; to determine the hazards associated with the marine environment and their own vessel, and of how to prevent shipboard incidents including fire.
August 13 - MED SDV-BS
Price: $372
This is an 8-hour Marine Emergency Duties (MED) training course focused on small non-pleasure domestic vessel basic safety. Participants will be introduced to possible hazards within the marine environment, emergency response techniques as well as survival and rescue methods.
August 16 – 19 – SVOP
Price: $505
This course meets the requirements of a stand-alone course that addresses the particular need for minimum training of operators of commercial vessels, other than tugs, and fishing vessels up to 15 gross tonnage or 12 meters overall length engage on a near coastal, class 2 (including an inland voyage on Lake Superior or Lake Huron) or a sheltered waters voyage.
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Marine Advanced First Aid - ** NOT covered by FPB
Jan 25-29
$690
GMDSS-GOC - **NOT covered by FPB
Jan 25 – Feb 5
$1337
Marine Basic First Aid
Feb 11-12
$185
SVOP
March 15-18
$505
MED DVS
March 10 – 12
$663
ROC MC
March 22-24
$478
Please contact Wilma Greencorn to register at the contact information below:
Ph: 902-625-4228
Email: [email protected]
2020 Upcoming Courses:
Upcoming Marine Courses at NSCC:
Marine Basic First Aid
Date: Nov 9, 10
Cost: $185
Location: Strait Area Campus
Time: Monday, Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MED DVS
Date: Nov 16, 17, 18
Cost:$663
Location: Strait Area Campus
Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ROC MC
Date: Nov 16, 17, 18
Cost: $956
Location: Strait Area Campus
Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To register please contact Wilma Greencorn at 902-625-4228
Fishing Master Class 4
Date: Jan 11 – March 26, 2021
Price: $4,669
Location: Strait Area Campus, Port Hawkesbury NS
Program Requirements:
Registration Information:
Completed registration forms can be sent to: [email protected]
Phone: 902-625-4228
Seats are now open and you must pay in full to secure your seat in this program
Marine Basic First Aid
Date: Nov 9, 10
Cost: $185
Location: Strait Area Campus
Time: Monday, Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MED DVS
Date: Nov 16, 17, 18
Cost:$663
Location: Strait Area Campus
Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ROC MC
Date: Nov 16, 17, 18
Cost: $956
Location: Strait Area Campus
Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To register please contact Wilma Greencorn at 902-625-4228
Fishing Master Class 4
Date: Jan 11 – March 26, 2021
Price: $4,669
Location: Strait Area Campus, Port Hawkesbury NS
Program Requirements:
- MED DVS
- Marine Advanced First Aid
- ROC MC
- 12 months of documented sea time with Transport Canada
Registration Information:
Completed registration forms can be sent to: [email protected]
Phone: 902-625-4228
Seats are now open and you must pay in full to secure your seat in this program
2019 Upcoming Courses:
November:
November 5,6, and 7th: ROC-MC
October;
October 30-31st: MBFA
April:
April 16-18th: ROC-MC, NSCC Port Hawkesbury. Contact 902-625-4228
November 5,6, and 7th: ROC-MC
October;
October 30-31st: MBFA
April:
April 16-18th: ROC-MC, NSCC Port Hawkesbury. Contact 902-625-4228
December:
ROC-MC Course: Martha Holmes will be conducting the ROC-MC course in Inverness Dec. 4-6th. Contact Martha Holmes directly at (902) 875-8641 to preregister and prepay.
ROC-MC Course: Martha Holmes will be conducting the ROC-MC course in Inverness Dec. 4-6th. Contact Martha Holmes directly at (902) 875-8641 to preregister and prepay.
November:
Upcoming Courses at NSCC: The following courses are being offered at the NSCC campus in Port Hawkesbury in the coming weeks:
Marine Basic First Aid - Nov. 5-6th, 2018
Nov. 15-16th, 2018
ROC-MC - Nov. 6-8th, 2018
Contact the Nautical School at:
[email protected]
(902) 625-4228
Upcoming Courses at NSCC: The following courses are being offered at the NSCC campus in Port Hawkesbury in the coming weeks:
Marine Basic First Aid - Nov. 5-6th, 2018
Nov. 15-16th, 2018
ROC-MC - Nov. 6-8th, 2018
Contact the Nautical School at:
[email protected]
(902) 625-4228
August/September:
March/April:
Upcoming Courses: The following courses are being offered in the coming weeks at the NSCC campus in Port Hawkesbury:
MED-DVS: Apr. 3 - 6
SVOP: March 26 - 29
April 9 - 12
ROC-MC: April 18 - 20
April 25 - 27
Contact the Nautical School at:
[email protected]
(902) 625-4228
Upcoming Courses: The following courses are being offered in the coming weeks at the NSCC campus in Port Hawkesbury:
MED-DVS: Apr. 3 - 6
SVOP: March 26 - 29
April 9 - 12
ROC-MC: April 18 - 20
April 25 - 27
Contact the Nautical School at:
[email protected]
(902) 625-4228
2016 Upcoming Courses:
Remember! The Fleet Planning Board will cover the following course costs:
For Captains
MED-1 (MED-DVS)
ROC-MC
SVOP
MARINE FIRST AID
The new MED-DVS course is covered as well.
For Helpers
MED-1 (as per the motion below) (MED-DVS)
Marine Basic First Aid
Motion by Gordon Beaton and seconded by Wally Allen that the Fleet Planning Board will pay for MED for one helper (per captain) every 5 years. AIF Motion Carried. This is to be administered by each association.
Motion by Gordon and seconded by Wally, that upon becoming a new entrant the Fleet Planning Board would pay for new entrant’s minimum required Marine Training. AIF. Motion Carried.
In order to be reimbursed, a receipt from the people that are giving the course with the names of the people that took the course is required.
For Captains
MED-1 (MED-DVS)
ROC-MC
SVOP
MARINE FIRST AID
The new MED-DVS course is covered as well.
For Helpers
MED-1 (as per the motion below) (MED-DVS)
Marine Basic First Aid
Motion by Gordon Beaton and seconded by Wally Allen that the Fleet Planning Board will pay for MED for one helper (per captain) every 5 years. AIF Motion Carried. This is to be administered by each association.
Motion by Gordon and seconded by Wally, that upon becoming a new entrant the Fleet Planning Board would pay for new entrant’s minimum required Marine Training. AIF. Motion Carried.
In order to be reimbursed, a receipt from the people that are giving the course with the names of the people that took the course is required.
