Engineering
Engine Room Rating
This course is intended for mariners with a minimum of 6 months engine room experience and will prepare them to challenge the TCMS Engine Room Rating exam. Delivery will be a combination of theory and practical skills, i.e., Safe Working Practices, engine-room watchkeeping procedures, communication skills, terms used in machinery spaces, the names of machinery and equipment, basic environmental protection, engine-room alarm systems.
Other Transport Canada requirements include: medical certificate, MED A1, B1, B2, or STCW Basic Safety, STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Marine Basic First Aid
Course code: MARI0066
Course length: 8 days (48 hours)
Course hours: 08:30 – 17:00
Course fee: $1,050.00
- Owen Sound Mar 12 to Mar 19/12 M – M
Engine Room Rating (full course) *new*
This 17 week entry level program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to understand the specific duties and responsibilities related to the safe operation and servicing of machinery in the engine-room of a vessel. The Engine Room Rating assists Marine Engineers in operations, maintaining and repairing propulsion system components, auxiliary engines and shipboard apparatus. The specific aim of the course is to certify a seafarer as an engine-room rating who will become part of the engine-room team in engineering at the support level.
Topics include:
- The function, operation and servicing of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery.
- Watchkeeping procedures and ability to carry out a watch routine.
- The use of hand tools and portable power tools.
- Function, operation and servicing of the various pumping systems.
- Safe working practices related to engine room operations.
- Technical terms used in the machinery spaces and names of all relevant machinery details and equipment.
- Indicating instruments related to watchkeeping duties and their significance.
- Maintenance of temperatures, pressures, and proper oil/water levels in engine room.
- Internal communication systems.
Participants are required to complete a period of 3 months sea service time which must be approved by Transport Canada.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be a Transport Canada Marine Safety Certified Engine Room Rating who will become part of the engine-room team in engineering at the support level. This Transport Canada Marine Safety Engine Room Rating Certificate opens a vast range of career opportunities as a marine engineer, industrial mechanic or in various positions within the Federal Public Service. The Engine Room Rating works on all types of ships from icebreakers to sounding ships and buoy tenders. With the global marine traffic set to triple over the next 20 years and worldwide shortage of ship’s officers and seafarers, the demand for entry-level marine workers continues to grow. This course has been specifically designed to meet the training needs of the marine industry in Canada as well as internationally.
Accreditations: Graduates will obtain the following certificates:
- Georgian College Confined Space Entry
- Georgian College Marine Occupational Safety and Health
- Georgian College Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
- Transport Canada Marine Safety Engine Room Rating Certificate
- Transport Canada Marine Safety STCW Basic Safety
- Transport Canada Marine Safety Proficiency in Survival Craft
The Transport Canada Engine Room Rating Certificate Examination can be written at either Georgian College –Great Lakes International Marine Training Centre, or at a delegated Transport Canada office.
Prerequisites:
A Seafarers Medical with an approved Transport Canada doctor prior to the program start date is required. This will ensure that participants are physically able to undertake employment in the marine industry.
Proof of physical fitness must be provided in the form of a signed medical from a TCMS approved physician.
Please refer to Transport Canada’s website for a complete list of Marine Medical Examiners.
Course Code: MARI
Course length: 17 weeks ( hours) + 3 month sea service required
Course fee: $10,391.00 (including MED’s)
*Please note that this price includes all courses listed under accreditations. Course fee without Basic Safety and Proficiency in Survival Craft is $7,734.00.*
Upon registration, a $450.00 deferral fee is required. This will reserve your seat in the program. Full fees must be paid in order to obtain certificate.
- Owen Sound TBD
Engine Room Resource Management
‘Human Error’ can be a major factor in maritime accidents. This 3-day course is aimed at improving safety and efficiency on board. This course high in participation with group discussions, case studies, role playing and engine-room simulation as the focus.
Topics include:
- Situational awareness
- Error chain and risk
- Communications
- STCW Requirements for Engineers
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and leadership
- Stress and Fatigue
- Master-chief Engineer relationship
- Engine-room simulation
Course Code: MARI0010
Course Length: 4 days
Course Fee: $2,247.00
- Owen Sound Jan 29 to Feb 1/12 Su – W
- Owen Sound Feb 4 to Feb 7/12 Sa -Tu
Propulsion Plant Simulator Level 1
Level One is intended for the watchkeeping engineer and is structured to meet the needs of participants training to become junior engineer officers. Also suitable as an overview of marine engineering for navigating officers. Emphasis will be on watchstanding procedures associated with main engine and subsystems for both slow and medium speed engines. Completion of course and Transport Canada-related exam is required for 3rd and 4th class Engineer Certification.
Course Code: MARI00006
Course Length: 12 consecutive days (60 hours) includes Saturday and Sunday
Course Hours: 1500 to 2200 on Day 1. Class hours will vary from Day 2 on.
Course Fee: $1,740.00 - Owen Sound May 8 – May 18/12 Tu – F (Full)
- OwenSound May 29 - June 8/12 Tu -F (New)
- Owen Sound July 10- July 20/12 Tu – F
- Owen Sound Sept 11 – Sept 21/12 Tu – F
- Owen Sound Nov 20- Nov 30/12 Tu – F
Propulsion Plant Simulator Level 2
The Level Two Course is designed for advanced plant operations and diagnostic training, to provide advanced coverage of condition monitoring and trending. Will demonstrate the effects of degrading equipment conditions, variations in ambients, fuel characteristics and ship sailing conditions on propulsion plant performance and fuel consumption. Completion of course and Transport Canada-related exam is required for 2nd and 1st class Engineer Examination, also for 3rd class engineers seeking Chief Engineer qualification.
Course Code: MARI0007
Prerequisite: PPS Level 1, CDN Number
Course Length: 12 consecutive days excluding Sunday (60 hours) Includes Saturday and Sunday.
Course Hours: 1500 to 2200 on Day 1. Class hours will vary from Day 2 on.
Course Fee: $1,740.00
- Owen Sound May 8 – May 18/12 Tu- F (Full)
- Owen Sound May 29 - June 8/12 Tu – F (New)
- Owen Sound July 10 – July 20/12 Tu – F
- Owen Sound Sept 11 – Sept 21/12 Tu – F
- Owen Sound Nov 20 – Nov 30/12 Tu – F
Note: Transport Canada Marine Safety will be requesting an examination fee of $62.15 for the Level 1 and Level 2 exam.
Practical Skills for Marine Engineers
At present, there are two routes for seafarers to acquire their first certificate of competency as a Fourth-class Engineer.
Option one is to join an institute offering an approved three year Cadet Training program. Once the diploma is completed successfully, Marine Safety will credit the qualifying time acquired at the institute for attending the course, plus six months qualifying time for completing the mandatory Training Record book and Practical Skills Training, which are embedded in the course curriculum.
The second option or Alternate Path is to acquire 36 months total qualifying time by sailing as an ERR or by other Transport Canada approved specified means, and by completing the mandatory Training Record book and Practical Skills Course. Time spent on the Practical Skills course may be used toward the 36 months total time. The usual credit by Transport Canada for this course is 6 months.
Candidates are required to contact a Transport Canada engineer examiner to confirm their eligibility prior to registering.
Once agreed with the examiner, the candidate must complete the following courses:
Oxy-Acetylene & Arc Welding – Basic Skills
Gain the knowledge of the different types of metals used in Oxy-Acetylene and Arc welding. Course topics include equipment, material handling devices and safe use of equipment. Skills are developed through lectures and practical exercises. There are no prerequisites, but this is not an entry level course.
Please note: Candidates must bring safety glasses, welding gloves, steel-toed safety boots, coveralls, goggles and a welding hat or beanie.
Course Code: MARI0162
Course Length: 10 days (60 hours)
Course Fee: $1,700.00 (class size – min 6, max 12)
- Owen Sound Jan 30 to Feb 10/12 M -F
Electrical – Basic Skills
Candidates will be introduced to basic electrical theory. Topics include use of tong tester, multi meter, megger, repair of switches, circuit breakers and small electrical overhauls. There are no prerequisites, but this is not an entry level course.
Please note: Candidates must bring safety glasses, steel-toed safety boots, coveralls, a calculator, knife, pliers and screw drivers.
Course Code: MARI0161
Course Length: 5 days (30 hours)
Course Fee: $950.00 (class size – min 6, max 12)
- Owen Sound Feb 13 to Feb 17/12 M to F
Machining – Basic Skills
Candidates will be introduced to basic equipment and safety procedures in machining. Course topics include the use and maintenance of a lathe, general machining and threading and milling. Skills are developed through lectures and practical exercises. There are no prerequisites, but this is not an entry level course.
Please note: Candidates must bring safety glasses, steel-toed safety boots and coveralls.
Course Code: MARI0163
Course Length: 10 days (60 hours)
Course Fee: $1,700.00 (class size – min 6, max 12)
- Owen Sound Feb 21 to Mar 2/12 Tu to Sa
Did you know that you can register now, pay a small deposit, and pay the full fees later!
For courses over $600.00, you can register now and pay only $150.00 per course to hold your seat. The balance is due on the first day of your course.
If you choose this fee deferral option, $100.00 goes towards your tuition and $50.00 is an admin fee, so it will cost you an extra $50.00 per course, but it does allow you to save your seat now and pay later.
When you register, please remember to ask for the register now, pay later option.
Please note: For courses held at Port Colborne’s MED Centre, you can pay your balance by credit card or money order only. For courses held at the Owen Sound Campus, you can pay your balance by debit, credit card or money order.
Page last updated Apr 24/12
