Course Overview
Part A of the SOTO certification is designed for "New Entrants" to the industry involved with supervision of oil transfer operations, approximately 30-hours instruction at an approved training facility. Completion of Part A, which is attested to by the issue of a BCIT Statement of Completion, and does not qualify the holder to serve as bargemaster. This certificate will only remain valid for a period of 30 months.
Prerequisite(s)
- MED with respect to STCW Basic Safety or MED A1 and B2, completion of a Restricted Radio Operator examination and proof of Medical Fitness ( A valid Seafarers Medical ).
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$518.06
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Identify substances found in crude and refined products.
- Identify internal and external health hazards.
- State the fire hazards associated with hydrocarbon on a tank barge.
- Explain the needs of cargo segregation, compatibility of cargo, and double valve separation.
- Sketch and describe the construction and operating procedures for pumps of different types.
- Understand the hazards of operating positive displacement pumps.
- Demonstrate knowledge with respect to the maintenance of different tanker equipment (Scupper plugs, Drip trays, Tank lid covers, Ullage cap covers).
- Understand the special considerations necessary when not alongside with respect to: Safety contingency plans, weather (including ice conditions), lighting, communications and control, emergency stop procedures, oil spill contingency planning, and transfer checklists.
- Understand special requirements in relation to general seamanship.
- Demonstrate proficiency of knowledge with respect to unmanned tank barge seamanship details on a tank barge.
- Gain a practical insight as to the operations carried out on board an unmanned tank barge.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of MSSM 1010 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52203
Dates
Sep 21 - Sep 25 Loading
- CRN 52203
- $518.06 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21 - Sep 25 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ORIGINALS and COPIES of prerequisites must be submitted to the instructor on the first day of the course. Please refer to webpage for any/all prerequisites. You must purchase the required manuals and text(s) from the BCIT Bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ Physical (printed, spiral bound) manuals can be purchased from the BCIT Bookstore and shipped to the Marine Campus library for pick up or directly to your home address. You are required to have the manual with you on your first day at the Marine Campus. Course manuals will be made available to the class in a digital format (PDF) only. This resource must not be printed on campus. Note: Bring a laptop to access the digital copy in class. Students will be required to bring the following supplies: suitable writing material (pens, pencils, coloured pencils, paper, rulers, etc.) a simple calculator, work wear including safety shoes/boots and coveralls.
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Status
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