Please contact your local Transport Canada Marine Safety Inspector to confirm what level of certification you require for your vessel and area of operation. Transport Canada issues the Certificate of Competency, we only provide the training and cannot advise you on your certification. Refer to the Marine Personnel Regulations for information on required sea time experience for each level of certification.
Navigation Courses
| Course Name | Dates | Location | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chartwork & Pilotage, Level 1 – CP1 |
Oct. 14 to 31, 2025 |
Marine Training Centre (face-to-face) |
15 days |
$1,175 |
|
Navigation Safety Domestic – NSD |
Nov. 3 to 21, 2025 |
Marine Training Centre (face-to-face) |
15 days |
$1,070 |
|
Ship Construction & Stability, Level 1 – SCS1 |
Nov. 24 to Dec. 12, 2025 |
Marine Training Centre (face-to-face) |
15 days |
$1,275 |
|
FM4 Oral Exam Preparation |
Continuous intake |
Self-Study Package |
|
$690 |
*These navigation courses are also offered as self-study packages that can be started at any time from September to June. Students can work from home at their own pace, then challenge the Transport Canada exam when ready. An instructor is available by email or phone to assist as needed.
| Course Name | Dates | Location | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Radio - ROC-MC |
Jan. 12 to 15, 2026 |
Marine Training Centre |
4 days |
$575 |
|
Simulator - SEN Limited |
Jan. 19 to 23, 2026 |
Marine Training Centre |
5 days |
$850 |
|
Domestic Vessel Safety – DVS |
Jan. 26 to 29, 2026 |
Marine Training Centre |
4 days |
$610 |
|
Marine Advanced First Aid – MAFA |
Feb. 2 to 6, 2026 |
Marine Training Centre |
5 days |
$575 |
All short courses must be completed in person (face-to-face). For more information on our other short course offerings,
Short Courses
|
Course Name |
Duration |
Tuition |
|
Domestic Vessel Safety – DVS |
4 days |
$610 |
|
Marine Advanced First Aid – MAFA |
5 days |
$575 |
|
Radio – ROC-MC |
5 days |
$575 |
|
Simulator – SEN Limited |
5 days |
$850 |
Short courses are scheduled regularly throughout the year and must be attended face-to-face in the classroom.
Navigation Self-Study Courses
|
Course Name |
Duration |
Tuition |
|
Chartwork & Pilotage Level 2 – CP2 |
25 days |
$1,275 |
|
Navigation Safety Level 1 – NS1 |
15 days |
$1,070 |
|
Ship Construction & Stability Level 2 - SCS2 |
20 days |
$1,275 |
|
Communications Level 1 – COM1 |
5 days |
$345 |
|
Meteorology – MET1* or MET 2 |
25 days |
$1,500 |
|
General Ship Knowledge Level 1 – GSK1 |
20 days |
$1,275 |
Navigation self-study courses can be started at any time (Sep – Jun). Students can work from home at their own pace, then challenge the TC exam when ready. The duration of each course is the recommended amount of time to prepare for the exam, based on six hours of study per day. An instructor is available by email or phone to assist as needed.
*Currently we only offer MET2 as a self-study course
In addition to the short courses and exams required for FM3, you will need to complete the following:
Short Courses
|
Course Name |
Duration |
Tuition |
|
STCW Basic Safety Training – BST |
8 days |
$1,500 |
|
Survival Craft – SC |
5 days |
$1,100 |
|
Advanced Fire Fighting – AFFOC |
5 days |
$1,400 |
|
Electronic Positioning System - EPS |
10 days |
$1,500 |
|
Simulator – SEN Operational |
20 days |
$1,985 |
Short courses and are scheduled regularly throughout the year and must be attended face-to-face in the classroom.
|
Exam Name |
Duration |
Tuition |
|
Ship Management Level 1 – SM1* |
|
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*SM1 is not currently offered as a self-study course. This exam is a multiple-choice, open book exam based on the regulations. Contact your local Transport Canada office for an exam syllabus and list of open books.
In addition to the short courses and exams required for FM2, you will need to complete the following:
Short Courses
|
Course Name |
Duration |
Tuition |
|
Simulator – SEN2 (or SEN-M) |
15 days |
$2,100 |
Short courses and are scheduled regularly throughout the year and must be attended face-to-face in the classroom.
Navigation Self-Study Courses
|
Course Name |
Duration |
Tuition |
|
Celestial Navigation Level 1 – ASTRO1* or 2 |
30 days |
$1,600 |
|
Meteorology Level 2 – MET2 |
25 days |
$1,500 |
|
General Ship Knowledge Level 1 – GSK2* |
|
|
|
Ship Management Level 1 – SM1* |
|
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Navigation self-study courses can be started at any time from September to June. Students can work from home at their own pace, then challenge the Transport Canada exam when ready. The duration of each course is the recommended amount of time to prepare for the exam, based on six hours of study per day. An instructor is available by email or phone to assist as needed.
*Currently we only offer ASTRO2 as a self-study course. SM1 and GSK2 are not currently offered as self-study packages.