Full-time Associate Certificate of Technical Studies 2925acerts

Overview

Bridge watchmen form part of a team involved in the following activities:

  • Keeping a lookout
  • Steering the vessel
  • Operating communication systems
  • Handling ropes and chains
  • Anchoring and mooring
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Assisting in cargo operations

The Program

This 12-week full-time entry-level program is based on modular courses and provides you with the following training certificates:

  • BCIT Recognition of Training in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Industry Canada Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime Commercial
  • Academy of Emergency Marine Basic First Aid Certificate and a Transport Canada Training Certificate
  • Transport Canada Bridge Watchman Training Certificate

Successful completion will also make you eligible for four months of sea time remission.

Please note: This Transport Canada accredited course requires 90% attendance and an aggregated 70% passing grade. To achieve full Transport Canada certification, you must complete an additional two months of sea time, as well as Basic Safety Training (MEDI 1500) and Survival Craft training (MEDI 1800).

Program Entry

Due to the popularity of the Bridge Watchman program, only completed applications, with the required documents, will be considered. Applicants are required to attend an interview.

Entrance requirements

* Detailed information and a list of accredited doctors are available on request.

Apply to program

Please contact the BCIT Marine Campus Registration Office at 604-453-4111 for information on how to apply to this program.

Application processing

Ongoing throughout the year.

Costs & Supplies

The Marine Campus Bookstore is now permanently closed. Contact the BCIT Bookstore for information on textbooks.

Bridge Watchman

Required Text(s)

  • Seamanship Techniques by DJ House (single volume edition)
  • Efficient Deck Hand by CJ Wright

Required Equipment

  • Pocket knife with locking blade, or fixed blade with sheath
  • 3-ring binder
Marine Basic First Aid Course

Manuals will be issued on the first day of class.
Radio Operators Course

Manual will be issued on the first day of class.
Basic Safety Training

Manual will be issued on the first day of class.
Survival Craft

Manual will be issued on the first day of class.

Tuition fees

Please refer to the BCIT Marine Campus Schedule [PDF, 190 KB] or contact the BCIT Marine Campus Registration Office at 604-453-4111.

Books and supplies

$1,075 (general estimated cost, and subject to change)

Financial assistance

Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.

Courses

Program matrix

1. Required Courses: Credits
  GMDS 1500 Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime Commercial
course outline
1.5
  MSSM 1025 Marine Basic First Aid
course outline
1.0
  MSSM 1030 Bridge Watchman
course outline
24.0
 
2. For students who do not have Basic Safety Training and Survival Craft, the following courses are required: Credits
  MEDI 1500 Basic Safety Training
course outline
3.0
  MEDI 1800 Survival Craft
course outline
2.0
 
Total Credits: 26.5

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

Program length

12 weeks

Contact Us

BCIT Marine Campus, 604-453-4111

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