Course Overview
The course is designed to meet minimum training of operators of commercial vessels, other than tugs and fishing vessels, up to 5 gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal, class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage, and for fishing vessels up to 15 gross tonnage or 12 meters overall length engaged on a near coastal, class 2 (including an inland voyage on Lake Superior or Lake Huron) or a sheltered waters voyage. This course is mandatory. There is no challenge exam. Students must be 18 years of age prior to using certificate. This course meets the requirements of Transport Canada, Marine Safety, TP 14692.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$858.62
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Have a basic understanding of the hazards associated with the marine environment and their own vessel, and the prevention of shipboard incidents.
- Have the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate a small non-pleasure vessel in near coastal and sheltered waters under normal operating conditions, including darkness and restricted visibility.
- Have additional knowledge on aids to navigation and seamanship to supplement individual experience.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of NAUT 1015 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 51558
Dates
Nov 02 - Nov 06 Loading
- CRN 51558
- $858.62 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02 - Nov 06 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- You must purchase the required manuals and text(s) from the BCIT Bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ Physical (printed, spiral bound) manuals can be purchased from the BCIT Bookstore and shipped to the Marine Campus library for pick up or directly to your home address. You are required to have the manual with you on your first day at the Marine Campus. Course manuals will be made available to the class in a digital format (PDF) only. This resource must not be printed on campus. Note: Bring a laptop to access the digital copy in class. (
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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