- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
$502.55
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 2025
Below is one offering of MSSM 1010 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 51229
Dates
Sep 22 - Sep 26 Loading
- CRN 51229
- $502.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 - Sep 26 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 255 |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: COURSE WILL BE HELD AT THE MARINE CAMPUS IN NORTH VANCOUVER 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. Student manual will be provided 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. Note: For the issuance of Transport Canada Training certificates by the school, a Transport Canada, Candidate Document Number (CDN#) will be required.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.