The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers provides standards regarding emergency, occupational safety, and survival. The course provides these standards to meet minimum requirements for familiarization, basic safety, fire fighting, and survival in emergency situations.

This course teaches orderly abandonment of a vessel in an emergency situation; clearing the vessel; proper and effective use of equipment; and coordinating survival activities during rescue operation. The course is designed for certificated Officers and for certificated ratings. Such personnel are required to complete a comprehensive MED training program of which Survival Craft is one component.

This certification course has been developed to meet Transport Canada requirements for Marine Advanced First Aid. Every seafarer who is designated to apply immediate advanced first aid in the event of an accident or illness on board must demonstrate competence to undertake the tasks, duties, and responsibilities as described: immediate action; first aid kits; body structure and function; toxicological hazards aboard ship; examination of the patient; spinal injuries; burns, scalds, and effects of heat and cold; fractures, dislocations, and muscular injuries; medical care of rescued persons, including distress, hypothermia, and cold exposure; radio medical advice; pharmacology; sterilization; cardiac arrest, drowning, and asphyxia; psychological and psychiatric problems; and patient assessment. Prerequisites: Participants must be 16 years of age and older, Pre-reading and picture ID required. Must also complete Term 3.

The course focuses on the basic practical skills and knowledge required by a seafarer prior to going to sea. Practical skills will require knowledge of ropes, wires, cables; the skills to tie knots, splice rope and wire; knowledge on the breaking strength of various ropes and wires. Students will study mooring methods and the general layouts and operational functions of merchant vessels. Studies will include the understanding of onboard routines and duties to perform, including watchkeeping and maintenance. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

This course familiarizes you with basic design of oil and chemical tankers and their cargo handling systems. The contents of the course covers safe operating procedures on board oil and chemical tankers, as well as the hazards involved in the handling and carriage of crude oil, petroleum products, and chemical cargoes. There is a practical component to this course. Prerequisites: MED with respect to STCW safety.

In this two day orientation, first year diploma program students will visit the Vancouver offices of Transport Canada, be introduced to the marine campus layout, meet staff, learn about the requirements necessary prior to leaving for sea terms (co-op), and produce a cover letter and resume that will be used for application to sea-term sponsors. Students will also have the opportunity to purchase textbooks and other supplies, and have their pictures taken for the BCIT One Card. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

Introduces students to the different types of merchant vessels and the reason for their special construction; general knowledge of the principal structural members of a vessel and the identity for the various structural parts. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

This course introduces students to basic ship stability with emphasis on the knowledge of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry in solving complex ship stability problems; principle of flotation, buoyancy, and reserve buoyancy; knowledge of International and Canadian load lines; and calculations to find the height of the ship’s centre of gravity above the keel. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

Provides students with the basic knowledge of cargo care; Preparation of holds; Segregation and separation of cargoes; Ventilation and control: Safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes including dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes and their effect on the safety of life and of the ship. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

Introduces students to Canada Shipping Act 2001 and its various regulations pertaining to: safety of the vessel and marine environment; labour regulations; crew organizations for emergencies. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

Teaches interpreting and applying the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea with their Canadian Modifications 1983; and the recommended Code of Navigation Practices and Procedures; basic knowledge required to assist in a navigational watch. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

Introduces students to the basic knowledge and skills required to assist in the watchkeeping lookout duties and conning of the vessel. Students will study basic chartwork; use of electronic navigational equipment; the importance of keeping a proper log book and data recording. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of weather patterns; meteorological terminology; composition of the earth's atmosphere; wind and pressure systems; shipborne meteorological instruments; compiling weather reports and weather logs. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

This course is designed to provide the depth of basic knowledge in Mathematics required under various competencies of the STCW Code for Watchkeeping Officers. The course provides background knowledge to support entry level technical subjects such as Navigation and Stability. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

This course provides students with a review of high school Physic as applied to the nautical field. Students will study basic principles of physics, which include: motion, heat, electricity and light. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

The course provides the students with a comprehensive view and basic understanding of the wide range of types and means of communications existing in the maritime world. Emphasis is placed on developing and improving the student’s abilities to produce written work that is accurate, brief, and clear. They will learn the critical role that effective and efficient communications, whether written, spoken, or visual, play in safe operations of marine assets. Barriers to proper communications will be identified. Case histories where communication breakdowns played a pivotal role in serious casualties will be reviewed. The course will include the types of communication systems and protocols used within the vessel and from ship-to-shore agencies. Students will do progressive in-class writing and homework assignments designed to improve their written documents. They will also prepare and give an oral presentation to the class and set an agenda and participate in a business meeting. Communications covered by regulatory and legal authorities, the structure of CSA–2001, TC Publications, basic ISM programs, and required shipboard certificates will be discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

In this first cooperative training term students will complete a 31-week term at sea. Under the direction and supervision of the ship's Master, students will be responsible to complete the On Board Training Record Book for Deck Cadets, maintain a journal, prepare a work term report, and complete other sea phase assignments provided prior to leaving for sea.

This course provides students with the basic knowledge of the principles, application, and limitations of modern electronic navigational aids.

This course will teach students maritime mobile and satellite services; basic equipment of a ship station; practical use of the basic equipment of a ship station; procedures and practical operation of the GMDSS system, distress, urgency and safety communications procedures and operational skills; and procedures for general communications, and the theory and practice of general communications procedures. Prerequisite: A candidate must be 18 years of age or older.

This course teaches students methods of navigation by terrestrial means. The course highlights are on the graticule system of the earth; plane sailing; parallel sailing; and Mercator and great circle sailing. Prerequisite: Term 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.

This course covers communication by Morse code using flashing light or sound signals; the use of Standard Marine Navigational vocabulary as replaced by the International Maritime Organisation Standard Marine Communication Phrases; use English in written and oral form in communication with other ships and coast stations. Prerequisite: Students to be able to recognize and read by light the Morse symbols prior to taking this course.

This course is a build-up on Ship Construction 1 with emphasis placed on longitudinal, transverse, and combined framing systems, bow and stern frame arrangements, mooring arrangements, hatchways and coamings, shell plating, and superstructures. Prerequisite: Term 1.

This course expands the students’ basic knowledge of Ship Stability 1, with emphasis placed on the use of Simpson’s Rules to calculate areas and volumes of irregular shapes; transverse statical stability; IMO’s intact stability criteria for merchant ships; and the construction and interpretation of hydrostatic curves. Prerequisite: Term 1.

This course builds up on Ship Cargo 1, and includes loading, discharge, and carriage of ocean cargoes. Emphasis is placed on cargo planning, cargo damages, ventilation, the responsibility of the cargo officer, and minimizing contamination of cargo. Prerequisite: Term 1.

This course is a build up on Regulations 1 with emphasis placed on the International and Canadian regulations for the prevention of pollution and the protection of the marine environment by oil and other hazardous materials, relevant international conventions concerning the Safety of Life at Sea, and relevant sections of the Canadian Shipping Act, 2001. Prerequisite: Term 1.

This course provides students with the fundamentals of keeping a safe navigational watch. Emphasis is given to International and Canadian Collision Regulations. Prerequisite: Term 1.

The emphasis of the course is on chartwork skills required to navigate with the effects of wind and current in coastal waters. Contents of the course will include the study of charts, tides, publications, conversion of magnetic courses, determining vessel's positions, set and drift, and course and speed made good. Prerequisite: Term 1.

This course builds up on Ship Meteorology 1. Students study the effect of pressure difference; relationship between temperature, humidity, and fog; cloud formation and precipitation; pressure systems; and major air masses and their distribution. Prerequisite: Term 1.

This course is designed to provide the depth of knowledge in Mathematics required under various competencies of the STCW Code for a Watchkeeping Officer. This course provides knowledge to support technical subjects such as Terrestrial Navigation, Stability, and Cargo Work. Prerequisite: Term 1.

This course will provide students with the knowledge to understand the relationship between common physical principles and concepts, and marine terminology. Students will also be able to understand the theory behind the practical use of certain measuring devices, marine instruments, and machinery. Prerequisite: Term 1.

Building on the skills and experience in NAUT 1990, students will spend a 40-week term at sea. Through direction and supervision by the Master, students will continue working on the On Board Training Record Book for Deck Cadets, journal-writing, and other sea-term assignments.

Simulated Electronic Navigation I - Part B is a Transport Canada accredited course and is STCW compliant. This radar simulator course is conducted using Transport Canada approved pilotage simulators, providing practical exercises as required for navigational watchkeeping duties on the bridge of a ship.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) through the International Convention on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, provides in Section A-II/1 mandatory standards on maintaining a safe navigational watch. The Bridge Team Management (BTM) course is part of this standard. The course includes allocation of resources, effective communication, leadership, situational awareness, emergency preparedness, and team experience.

The purpose of this course is to enhance safety of navigation by providing the knowledge and skills necessary to fully utilize the features of ECDIS. The requirements of the course conform to IMO's Performance Standards for ECDIS. Training and assessments incorporate the use of live marine ECDIS equipment. The course provides training in the basic theory and use of ECDIS. The training comprises all safety relevant aspects, as well as the theoretical aspects of the characteristics and display of ECDIS. Students will perform exercises in setting up and maintaining an ECDIS display, basic navigation functions, setting up and monitoring a route, and performing proper actions necessary for a safe navigational watch. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Chartwork and Pilotage.

The course teaches students to competently inspect and maintain all emergency equipment; maintain fixed fire detection and extinguishing systems, respond professionally to an emergency, keep a log of salient events during an emergency, control passengers and untrained personnel during an emergency; respond professionally to a distress call and execute a search and rescue of survivors; and conduct formal on board familiarization and training sessions. Prerequisites: MEDI 1500

This course involves planning stowage for marine bulk containers and liquid bulk cargoes on board vessels using a software application. The stowage planning incorporates criteria for stability conditions to the requirements of IMO standards. This course also explains calculation method of longitudinal stresses on ships. Prerequisite: Term 3.

The course introduces students to marine auxiliary machinery such as pumps, air receivers, fresh water systems, etc., under various competencies of the STCW Code for Watchkeeping Officers. The operation and maintenance of fire detection and extinguishing systems are also covered. Prerequisite: Term 3.

The course content covers the teaching of basic electricity and magnetism to obtain the depth of knowledge required for the competencies of the STCW Code for Watchkeeping Officers. The course provides background knowledge to support electrical principles underlying the operation of a vessel. Prerequisite: Term 3.

This course will provide students with an understanding of applicable basic contents of the following regulations: Canada Shipping Act, 2001; Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations; Pilotage Act, Potable Water Regulations; Shipping Casualty Reporting Regulations; Vessel Certificates Regulations; Ship Operation; Canadian Labour Code; Agents; Safety of Life at Sea; STCW '95; MARPOL 73/78; and especially the International Safety Management Code. Prerequisite: Term 3.

This course is a tutorial course that reviews contents required for an oral examination with a Transport Canada Examiner. The main contents that are reviewed are maintaining a safe navigational watch; lifesaving and distress signals; weather routing; ship handling under various weather conditions; maneuvering characteristics; anchoring and mooring; IMO and IAMSAR; response to emergencies; search and rescue; seaworthiness; rigging; and other seamanship related topics. Required for Watchkeeping Mates Officer Certification. Prerequisite: Term 3.

This course provides students with a means to navigate a vessel by celestial methods. The course contents include the celestial sphere and bodies, determining a vessel’s position by using celestial bodies, and theory and practice of the sextant. It is strongly recommended that students should review algebraic and trigonometric functions prior to taking this course. Prerequisite: Term 3.

This course brings to a conclusion the Ship Construction topics required by Transport Canada. Special emphasis is placed on torsional stresses, stresses exerted by water pressure, stresses determining software, drainage piping arrangements, propulsion and steering gear fittings, and freeboard and Load Line Regulations. Prerequisite: Term 3.

This course builds up on level 2 to meet the requirements for knowledge, understanding, and proficiency of the STCW 95 Code for the function of a Watchkeeping Officer. This course combines knowledge of a ship's stability requirements and the use of the ship’s stability information booklet to calculate a vessel’s stability condition in order to maintain seaworthiness.Prrerequisite: Term 3.

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 types of cargoes covered are: Deck, Container, Bulk, Dangerous, Hazardous, and Harmful cargoes. Prerequisite: Term 3.

This course provides students with the fundamentals of keeping a safe navigational watch. Emphasis is given to International and Canadian Collision Regulations. Prerequisite: Term 3.

Students will be introduced to anticyclones and other pressure systems; weather services for shipping; and weather forecasting and construction of synoptic and prognostic charts. Prerequisite: Term 3.

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and structure of specific mathematical concepts as outlined in the STCW Code for Watch Keeping Officers. The course builds up on mathematical knowledge to support technical subjects such as astro navigation, stability, and cargo work. Prerequisite: Term 3.

In this final sea phase, students will once again work under the direction of the ship's Master and complete the On Board Training Record Book for Deck Cadets. Students will also complete various assignments and their journal.

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.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), through the International Convention on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW) provides in Chapter VIII, Part 3-1 of the non-mandatory "code B" guidance on keeping a navigational watch and suggests that shipping companies take initiative in implementing the Bridge Team Management (BTM) concept on their vessels. This course combines lectures, discussions, and interactive simulated exercises to highlight the need for communication, situational awareness, error chain analysis, master/oow - pilot relationship, effective leadership, teamwork, preparedness, stress and fatigue management, passage planning and execution, and case study analysis. Prerequisite: Certificate of Competency.

This course provides students with organizational skills to prepare key personnel and emergency response teams to deal with any emergency situation; assess damage to the vessel, evaluate degree of danger and coordinate the response to minimize the effect of the damage; coordinate response to an emergency situation on their own vessel, evaluate degree of danger and coordinate the response to minimize the effect of the damage; coordinate response to an emergency situation on their own vessel (and to other vessels) in distress. This course is designed for candidates for senior certificates of competency required for both deck and engine room positions. Prerequisites: MEDI 1500 and MEDI 1800 and MEDI 2500

This course using the Propulsion Plan simulator will provide students with the knowledge and practical operational skills to understand the general machinery layout and read machinery system schematics to independently line up the following systems in preparation for start up: Sea Water Cooling, Compressed Air, Fresh Water, Bilge and Ballast, Lubrication Oil, Fuel, Portable Water and Engine Room Fresh Water Service, Sewage, Fuel and Lubrication Oil Filling and Transfer. The students will demonstrate starting all the ship's machinery in preparation for sailing. Prerequisite: Term 5.

The course content is based upon the IMO Model Course, ISPS Code, the Marine Transportation Security Regulations, Transport Canada's Marine Security requirements and guidelines for a Ship Security Officer. The techniques and skills required to address the qualifications and duties of Ship (Vessel) Security Officer: (a) the security of a ship, (b) implementing and maintenance of a ship security plan, and (c) liaising with a Company Security Officer (CSO) and a Port (Marine) Facility Officer (PFSO/MFSO), will be provided. Emphasis is placed on awareness of terrorist threats and methods of operation as well as obtaining current intelligence, threat assessments, and the importance of training and vigilance. The course provides reference to the pertinent Acts, Regulations, Codes, International Resolutions, Administrative Guides, and Industry Standards to be in compliance with the ISPS Code and Transport Canada Marine Security's requirements. Prerequisite: The student must be 18 years of age or older; and has at least 12 months of sea time via confirmation from the Marine Safety Directorate of TC; and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Must provide at least one piece of ID as per Transport Canada's requirements.

This certification course has been developed to meet Transport Canada requirements for Marine Medical Care. Every seafarer who is designated to provide medical care in the event of an accident or illness on board a vessel at sea is required to demonstrate competence to undertake the tasks, duties, and responsibilities as described: basic first aid knowledge encompassed by Marine Advanced First Aid (including patient transport and spinal immobilization procedures and patient packaging), recognizing the need for sutures, basics of nursing; recognition and treatment of diseases, alcohol and drug abuse, psychiatric disorders, dental care and treatment of dental emergencies, gynaecology, pregnancy and childbirth, treatment of drowning and decompression illness, death at sea, control of the environment aboard a ship, disease prevention, record keeping and medical regulations, medicine administration, medical equipment including surgical equipment and sterilization, and external assistance through radio and helicopter evacuation. Prerequisites: Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Pre-reading and picture ID required.

This course provides students with the knowledge to correctly use modern shipboard electronic navigational aids and instruments for safe navigation. Students will study the operating principles, limitations, sources of errors, and methods of correcting errors to obtain accuracy of position fixes. This course comprises of electronic navigational aids, navigation in high latitudes, and principle and operation of compasses. Prerequisite: Term 5.

This course is a continuation to the “Magnetic Compass” section of the Navigation Systems and Instruments course. The course provides practical application on the Deviascope to identify and reduce the magnetic forces of deviation that affects a magnetic compass. Prerequisites: NAUT 1231

The Ship handling course provides theoretical knowledge and some practical exercises on simulator on the safe handling of vessels in various environmental conditions. During the course, students will develop basic knowledge and practical ability to handle vessels in various conditions and will make a more effective contribution to the bridge team during ship manoeuvring. Topics include propulsion systems, ship manoeuvring, docking, undocking, anchoring, ship and tug interaction, channel effect and manoeuvring in restricted waters. Prerequisite: Term 5.

The Passenger Safety Management focuses on providing skills to perform passenger control duties in a confident, knowledgeable manner. The number one priority for all marine passenger transportation companies is the safe transportation of their passengers. This includes proper planning, effective communication, proper use of recourses during emergencies and if necessary assisting passengers to evacuate in an orderly manner. Prerequisite: Term 5.

The course contents covers theoretical knowledge and understanding of ship’s main and auxiliary machinery required under various competencies of the STCW Code for Watchkeeping Officers. The course provides background knowledge of the operation of ship power plants, deck machinery, and auxiliaries. Prerequisite: Term 5.

This course provides students with a knowledge and understanding of International maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions to ensure safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment. An example of regulations that are covered are the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, Arctic Shipping Pollution Prevention Regulations, Load Line Regulations, Marine Personnel Regulations, Marine Transportation Security Act and Regulations, Merchant Seamen Compensation Act, Quarantine Regulations, Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals, and Shipping Inquiries Investigation Rules. Prerequisite: Term 5.

A tutorial course that reviews content required for an oral examination with a Transport Canada Examiner. The main contents that are reviewed are the International Maritime Conventions; compliance with the legislative requirements to ensure maintaining a safe navigational watch, ship handling under various weather conditions, safe towing operations, lifesaving and distress procedures and signals, search and rescue, and other seamanship-related topics. Prerequisite: Term 5.

This course builds up on Cargoes 1, 2, and 3. The contents focus on the development of knowledge and ability to apply relevant international regulations, codes, and standards pertaining to the safe handling, stowage, securing, and carriage of cargoes on merchant vessels. Cargo handling gear and securing and lashing equipment is also covered in this course. The types of cargoes covered include cargoes carried on deck, containers, bulk solids, bulk liquids and gases, dangerous, hazardous, and harmful cargoes, and other general cargoes.

Meteorology 4 builds up on Meteorology 1, 2 and 3 and focuses on the weather associated with principal air masses, maritime forecast codes, and weather fax transmissions. Floating ice, safety of navigation in the vicinity of ice, and conditions leading to ice accretion are required study. The student will acquire knowledge of weather systems such as non-frontal systems, tropical storms and avoidance, system of ocean currents, voyage planning, and formation of sea and swell waves. Prerequisite: Term 5.