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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
9 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Marine Transportation | Maritime Operations | Nautical Science
Area of study
Transport Services
Education type
On campus
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-10-15-
2024-02-15-
2024-06-01-
About Program

Program Overview


The Chief Mate program offers modular courses to prepare students for the Chief Mate Certificate of Competency. Upon completion, graduates may serve as Chief Mate on unlimited voyage vessels, Master on vessels under 500 gross tonnage on near coastal voyages, or Master on sheltered waters voyage vessels.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Chief Mate program consists of modular based courses, that are offered throughout the year, to prepare students towards the Chief Mate Certificate of Competency.


Careers:

The holder of this certificate may act as Chief Mate on board any vessel on unlimited voyage, or as Master on vessels of less than 500 gross tonnage on near coastal voyage class 1 and class 2, or as Master on any vessel on sheltered waters voyage.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

  • Watchkeeping Mate Certificate of Competency
  • Transport Canada Candidate Document Number (CDN)

Recommended for success:

  • English 11 or English language proficiency
  • Math 11
  • Physics 11
  • Check for acceptable equivalents or upgrading courses taught at BCIT.
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