Nova Scotia Community College offers Cert in Marine Foundations - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency, a certificate in Marine Science programme in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 3 weeks. Tuition is CAD 2,225 per year for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Marine Science
Duration: 3 weeks
Local tuition: CAD 2,225 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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NSCC's Marine Foundations – Small Vessel Operator Proficiency program is a 100-hour, three-week certificate that teaches the skills needed to safely operate small commercial vessels in near-coastal (Class 2) and sheltered waters. Delivered at the Strait Area Campus in Port Hawkesbury, the program leads to Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP), Marine Emergency Duties – Domestic Vessel Safety (MED-DVS), Marine Basic First Aid (MBFA), and Restricted Operators Certificate – Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC) certifications. Training covers Global Maritime Distress and Safety System communication procedures, vessel operation, first aid, and workplace safety regulations for small commercial vessels. There is no formal academic admission requirement; applicants must be at least 18 years old before completing the program and must hold a valid Transport Canada Marine Medical certificate. The program is open to domestic students only, and NSCC states international students are not eligible and it does not lead to a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: There are no formal academic admission requirements for this program. Applicants must be at least 18 years old before completing the program and must provide a valid Transport Canada Marine Medical certificate. International students are not eligible for this program and it does not lead to a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
