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overview
Note: Preparatory Training for Transport Canada Certification
A Master of a vessel is in command of the ship, its crew, passengers and/or cargo while at sea and in port. The Master's role is to oversee the safe operation of the vessel. Specific responsibilities include:
- enforcing rules and regulations
- ensuring the safety of all personnel on board
- ensuring the safety of the vessel
- ensuring the safe carriage of cargoes
- ensuring the protection of the environment
The Program
This 20 week full-time program consists of modular courses and prepares students for the Transport Canada curriculum leading to the Master 500GT Domestic Certificate of Competency. The holder of a Master 500GT Domestic certificate may be employed as:
- Master on board a vessel of not more than 500 gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 2 (or class 1 if certificate is endorsed for a limited, contiguous waters, voyage)
- Chief
Mate on board a vessel of not more than 3000 gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 2 (or class 1 if certificate is endorsed for a limited, contiguous waters, voyage)
- Master on board a vessel of not more than 3000 gross tonnage engaged on a sheltered-waters voyage
For more details, please refer to section 128 of the Marine Personnel Regulations.
program entry
Apply to program
Please contact the BCIT Marine Campus Registration Office at 604-453-4111 for information on how to apply to this program.
costs & supplies
» books and supplies required [PDF, 54KB] for the Master 500 GT Domestic program
Tuition fees
Please contact the BCIT Marine Campus Registration Office at 604-453-4111 for information on tuition fees, payments and refunds.
Books and supplies
For information on textbooks, please contact the BCIT Bookstore at 604-432-8379 or 877-333-8379 (toll-free within Canada).
courses
Program matrix
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ENAV 2000 |
Simulated Electronic Navigation 2*
This advanced radar and Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) simulation course allows participants to perform and supervise navigational bridge duties as "Master in Charge" of a vessel in a type approved marine simulator. Prerequisite: ENAV 1050 and a Pass on the Transport Canada Simulation - 1 examination.
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6.0 |
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NAUT 1805 |
Communications 1
This course guides participants on the use of International Code of Signals for coding and decoding messages and procedures to be applied for communication by visual signalling; on the use of Radio Aids to Marine Navigation for ascertaining facilities and services; and on extracting necessary information from the Annual Notices to Mariners. Prerequisite: Students to be able to recognize and know the meaning of International code flags prior to taking this course.
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2.0 |
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NAUT 1850 |
MET 1 - Meteorology 1
This course covers details on the development of maritime weather patterns and systems. The contents include atmosphere, atmospheric pressure, wind, cloud, precipitation, visibility, frontal systems, ocean currents, depressions and storms. Students will make weather observations from instruments, record and report on weather conditions.
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6.0 |
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NAUT 1860 |
Ship Management 2
This course will provide students with an understanding on the applicable content of various Regulations covering Canada Shipping Act, 2001. The regulations that are covered are: Load Line Regulations, Marine Personnel Regulations, Marine Transportation Security Regulations, Pilotage Act, Merchant Seamen Compensation Act, Potable Water Regulations, Quarantine Regulations, Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals, Shipping Casualty Reporting Regulations, Shipping Inquiries Investigations Rules, Vessel Certificates Regulations, Marine Insurance, Charter Party, Bill of Lading, Customs and Immigration Act, Canada Labour Code, Agency, Salvage, and Legal consequences of infractions of regulations.
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4.0 |
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NAUT 1863 |
SCS 3 - Ship Construction and Stability 3
This course combines the knowledge of ship construction and the practical use of stability data to maintain seaworthiness. The course includes the calculation of the forces contributing to the stability of a ship; effect of adding, moving or discharging weights; the free surface effect of liquids and its danger to a listing vessel. The course also includes maintaining the integrity of the vessel's hull and superstructures.
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12.0 |
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NAUT 1869 |
Engineering Knowledge 1
Students will be introduced to marine auxiliary machinery including pumps, boilers, air compressors, water-makers, sewage treatment plants, oily water separators, etc. This will also include stabilizers, bow thrusters, and deck machinery. They will also acquire an understanding of diesels and diesel systems. The course covers propeller, propeller shafts, bridge control, hydraulic systems, and fire fighting systems. The electrical session will explore alternators and electrical distribution.
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6.0 |
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NAUT 1871 |
Cargoes 1
This course covers Canadian and International regulations pertaining to the safe carriage of cargoes as transportation on vessels. The basic knowledge on the safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes along with the associated equipments are also covered in this course. The Regulations that are covered are: Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations; International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code; Safe Working Practices Regulations; Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act; Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
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4.0 |
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NAUT 1887 |
General Seamanship - Master 500 GT Domestic
This course is a tutorial course that reviews contents required for an oral examination with Transport Canada Examiner. The main contents that are reviewed are maintaining a safe navigational watch; lifesaving and distress signals; weather routeing; ship-handling under various weather conditions; manoeuvring characteristics; anchoring and mooring; operations of small ships power plant; IMO and IAMSAR; response to emergencies; search and rescue; seaworthiness; towing operations; rigging, and other seamanship related topics.
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2.0 |
*NOTE: Prior to enrolling in ENAV 2000 - Simulated Electronic Navigation 2 (SEN 2), students must complete the following courses: - ENAV 1000 - Simulated Electronic Navigation 1 Part A (SEN 1A)
- ENAV 1050 - Simulated Electronic Navigation 1 Part B (SEN 1B)
- GMDS 1500 - Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime Commercial (GMDSS ROC MC)
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| Total Credits: |
42.0 |
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if
they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's
Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
program details
Continue Your Education
A Master 500 GT Domestic certification from Transport Canada requires the following additional courses:
- Standards Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) 95 Basic Safety (BST)
- Survival Craft (SC)
- Marine Advanced First Aid (MAFA)
- Advanced Fire Fighting (AFFOC)
- Marine Emergency Duties D
- Global Maritime Distress Safety System Restricted Operator Certification Maritime Commercial (GMDSS ROC MC)
Note: Basic Safety Training, Survival Craft and the Marine Advanced First Aid courses must be completed prior to registering in the Advanced Fire Fighting course. The Advanced Fire Fighting course must be completed prior to taking the Marine Emergency Duties D, Senior Officer Certification course.
For more information about specific progressive occupational licensing and BCIT credentials, please contact the chief instructors, Capt. Louis D'Mello at 604-453-4102 or Capt. Ivan Pichugin at 604-453-4106.
Sea service requirements
According to the Marine Personnel Regulations SOR/2007-115, sea service requirements are not a prerequisite for being accepted into this program. However, sea service will be required for the General Seamanship oral examination with Transport Canada. For sea service details, please refer to section 128 of the Marine Personnel Regulations, inquire at your nearest Transport Canada Marine Safety office, or visit Transport Canada - Marine Transportation.
As BCIT strives to keep our programs current, programs and courses are subject to change without notice.
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