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ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid)

This intensive three-day course provides specialized training in the use of ARPA. It is a requirement for any bridge watchkeeping officer navigating a vessel equipped with ARPA radar. ARPA is a SEN 1 & 2 refresher course for applicants who wish to renew their certificate after a five year absence from the marine industry.

Course Code: MARI0104
Prerequisite: successful completion of SEN 1 or SEN 2.
Course Length: 3 days (24 hours)
Course Hours: 1230 – 2200 Th & F, 0830 to 1630 Sa
Course Fee: $1,075.00

  • Owen Sound May 10 – May 12/12 Th-Sa

Bridge Resource Management (BRM)

‘Human Error’ can be a major factor in maritime accidents. This five-day course is aimed at improving safety and efficiency on board as it deals with the development of human resources and managerial skills of Masters, Navigating Officers and Bridge Watch Keepers. The BRM course is highly interactive, involving a number of group discussions and case-studies, and role-play exercises using the Bridge simulator.

Topics include:

  • Situational awareness
  • Communication skills
  • Passage planning
  • Bridge organization
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Stress and fatigue
  • Relationship with pilots and crew

Course Code: MARI0105
Course Length: 5 days (30 hours)
Course Hours: 0830 – 1700
Course Fee: $2,247.00

  • Owen Sound Jan 24 to Jan 28/12 Tu – Sa
  • Owen Sound Feb 28 to Mar 3/12 Tu – Sa
  • Owen Sound Mar 7 to Mar 11/12 W – Su

Bridge Watch Rating

This course is intended for mariners with a minimum of 6 months deck experience and will prepare them to challenge the TCMS Bridge Watchman exam. Delivery will be a combination of theory and practical skills, i.e., seaman’s obligations, safe working practices, review of general ship knowledge, gyro and magnetic compass, keeping a lookout, detached duties including communication systems and verbal communications, rope work and wire splicing.

Other Transport Canada requirements include: medical certificate, MED A1, B1, B2, or STCW Basic Safety, STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft, Marine Basic First Aid and an 8 hour steering testimonial.

Course Code: MARI0065
Course length: 8 days (48 hours)
Course hours: 08:30 – 16:30
Course fee: $1,050.00

  • Owen Sound Mar 5 to Mar 12/12 M-M

Bridge Watch Rating (full course) *new*

This 15 week full-time entry-level program has been developed with those individuals who have limited marine industry experience in mind. The program is designed to standardize the proficiency of a new seafarer at a basic level of performance. The participant will learn facts, skills, and attitudes towards the safe and efficient working habits required for the specific duties and tasks on the job as a bridge watchman.

Topics include:
- Steering the ship and complying with helm orders.
- Keeping a proper look-out.
- Shipboard terms and definitions.
- Monitoring and controlling a safe watch.
- Operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures.
- Marine occupational health and safety.
- Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime Commercial.

Participants are required to complete a period of 2 months sea service time which must be approved by Transport Canada.

Career Opportunitites
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be a Transport Canada Marine Safety certified Bridge Watchman who will become part of the bridge watch team in navigation at the support level. This Transport Canada Manrine Safety Bridge Watchman certificate opens a vast range of career opportunities within the tug boat industry, passenger ferries and Coast Guard. 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 Workpalce Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
- Industry Canada Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime Commercial
- Marine Basic First Aid
- Transport Canada Marine Safety Bridge Watch Rating Certificate
- Steering Tetstimonial (8+ hours)
- Transport Canada Marine Safety STCW Basic Safety
- Transport Canada Marine Safety STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft

The Transport Canada Bridge Watch 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.
Please refer to Transport Canada’s website for a complete list of Marine Medical Examiners. 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.

Course Code: MARI0114
Course length: 15 weeks (530 hours) + 2 month sea service required
Course fee: $8,447.00
*Please note that this price includes all courses listed under accreditations. Course fee without Basic Safety, Proficiency in Survival Craft and ROC-MC is $5,400.00*
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

ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System

An Electronic Chart Display and Information system (ECDIS) is a highly advanced and powerful navigational aid, specifically designed for enhancing safety at sea. Participants will be required to demonstrate proper use of the ECDIS equipment, including the use of navigational functions associated with route planning and monitoring; the ability to select, display and interpret relevant information and know what proper action to take in case of malfunction.

Course Code:MARI0100
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Chartwork and the Collision Regulations
Course Length:5 days (30 hours)
Course Hours: 1230 to 2000 W to F, 0830 to 1630 Sa & Su
Course Fee: $850.00

  • Owen Sound Mar 14 to Mar 18/12 W – Su

Simulated Electronic Navigation SEN 1 Part A

At course completion participants will possess a knowledge of the principles, the ability to use and the skill required for the correct operation of the following navigational equipment: radar, ARPA, radar plotting, satellite navigation (GPS/DGPS), Loran-C, gyrocompass,auto pilot, course recorder and echo sounder.

Course Code: MARI0003
Course Length: 15 days Monday to Friday only (120 hours)
Course Hours: 1600 to 2400
Course Fee: $1,715.00

  • Owen Sound Feb 29 to Mar 20/12

Simulated Electronic Navigation SEN 1 Part B

At the completion of this course the participant will possess a thorough knowledge of the application of the collision regulations and the principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch in a simulated environment. Electronic aids will be utilized to plot the ship’s position and progress, and in a one-on-one ship situation take necessary action to avoid collision without putting the vessel at risk.

Course Code: MARI0103
Prerequisite: 18 months sea time,knowledge of Chartwork (040/041), Rules of the Road (061/060), ROC-MC, SEN 1 Part A, CDN Number
Course Length: 12 consecutive days (72 hours)
Course Hours: 1130 to 2030
Course Fee: $1,461.00

  • Owen Sound Mar 21 to Apr 2/12

Note: Transport Canada Marine Safety will be requesting an examination fee of $62.15 for the SIM 1 exam. You must also bring a copy of your ROC-MC certificate for Transport Canada’s files.

Simulated Electronic Navigation 2 (SEN 2)

This course will enable the participant to make appropriate decisions in complex navigational situations, to effectively manage the bridge watchkeeping team and to comply with the standards regarding watchkeeping in a simulated environment. The participant will prepare and execute a voyage plan from berth to berth using the necessary instruments and publications while assuming the duties and responsibilities of the master aboard ships having specified maneuvering characteristics.

Course Code: MARI0102
Prerequisite: SEN 1 Parts A and B or Transport Canada,
Marine Safety approved qualifying service, ROC-MC
Course Length: 13 consecutive days (84 hours)
Course Hours: Course hours vary. A detailed email will be sent prior to the course outlining the course hours.
Course Fee: $1,900.00

  • Owen Sound Jan 3 to Jan 16/12
  • Owen Sound Feb 11 to Feb 27/12
  • Owen Sound Feb 28 to Mar 12/12
  • Owen Sound Apr 8 to Apr 20/12

 Note: Transport Canada Marine Safety will be requesting an examination fee of $62.15 for the SIM 2 exam.

Simulated Electronic Navigation (Limited Radar) SEN 1L

SEN Limited is a 30-hour course intended for officers of commercial vessels over 60 GT and fishing masters. Attendees will gain knowledge of the principles, the ability to use and the skill required for the proper operation of typical navigation electronic equipment found on board a coastal vessel. Topics include plotting and charting exercises; basic knowledge of navigational instruments such as GPS, Echo Sounders, LORAN C and collision avoidance.

Course Code: MARI0088
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Chartwork and Navigation Safety
Course Length: 5 days (30 hours)
Course Hours:0830 to 1630 Su, 1230 to 2000 M to Th
Course Fee: $695.00

  • Owen Sound Apr 15 to Apr 19/12 Su to Th

Pilotage- St Lawrence Seaway
This Pilotage course will provide the technical knowledge to complement the qualifications and experience of professional mariners in order to achieve competency to undertake Pilotage duties throughout the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA) districts.

Deck Officers that have successfully completed this program will be able to demonstrate that they have the skills needed to pilot the various rivers and ports in the Great Lakes / St. Lawrence system.

Demonstrated pilotage skills will include:
- plan a passage in the district;
- conduct their ship safely and efficiently, avoiding obstacles to navigation;
- decide what action to take in bad weather and in emergency situations;
- perform docking and departure manoeuvres, canalling, anchoring, and piloting in ice.

Course Code: MARI0135
Course Length: 5 days / 40 hours
Course Fee: $9800 per Bridge/ 2 participants per Bridge/ 4 Bridges

  • Owen Sound Jan 17 to Jan 21/12 Tu to Sa
  • Owen Sound Mar 13 to Mar 17/12 Tu to Sa

  

Register now, pay later!

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 May 1/12