Chief Mate, Certificate, Part-time
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-10-15 | - |
2024-02-15 | - |
2024-06-01 | - |
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.
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.