Course Overview
The Shipbuilding and Repair Entry Level Training will prepare students for entry-level positions in the marine and shipbuilding and repair sector. Learners will receive foundational knowledge related to safety and environmental practices, terminology, tools, materials and procedures used in shipyards, and will explore the history and culture of the shipbuilding and repair industry. They will also be introduced to various trades, apprenticeships and occupations that support the shipbuilding and repair and marine sectors. Students of the Shipbuilding and Repair Entry Level Training may be certified in First-Aid, WHMIS, fall protection, confined space, fork-lift operator and man lift operator. Graduates of the Shipbuilding and Repair program will have the opportunity to use this program as a pre-entry to access other trades areas. Shipbuilding and Repair program graduates are prepared for employment in entry level positions in the marine industry, and work alongside other skilled workers and trades persons. Potential employers of Shipbuilding and Repair graduates include private, public and Crown companies and corporations.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe the scope of work, environmental and safety factors, and use appropriate terminology to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of shipbuilding and repair practice, protocols and procedures.
- Describe shipyard environment and functions including basic shipbuilding, ship repair, inspection and survey processes using appropriate marine terminology.
- Apply knowledge of safe work practices and environmental protocols to hazards, material, the operation of tools and equipment, and the shipyard environment to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
- Apply numeracy and literacy skills to solve trades-related problems and tasks, and demonstrate effective oral and written workplace communication skills appropriate to purpose and audience.
- Identify and use hand tools, shop equipment and materials appropriate to the task.
- Identify, handle, distribute, transport and store material to ensure safety, security and sound environmental practice.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of ship design, layout and construction in order to work safely and efficiently in the shipbuilding and repair industry.
- Describe the dry dock process and demonstrate knowledge of safety and support services needed to sustain the vessel.
Effective as of Fall 2014
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