Marine Transportation, Power Technology and QMED Training including USCG Licensing Programs in Juneau & Ketchikan, Alaska
The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is a regional university of the University of Alaska statewide system of higher education. Its main campus is located in Juneau, and the extended campuses in Juneau and Ketchikan.
Founded in 1987 with the restructuring of the former University of Alaska Juneau, Ketchikan Community College and the Islands Community College (Sitka), University of Alaska Southeast serves the residents of Southeast Alaska with campuses in Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka.
The University of Alaska Southeast Marine Transportation Department is based in Ketchikan and offers maritime classes in Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka and outlying communities.
The department serves students who seek a deck department career path, from entry level to deck officer, with US Coast Guard approved instruction. The department also offers coursework for individuals wishing to advance their personal knowledge and skills related to vessel operation and navigation.
Career Education programs meet the short-term training needs and long-term vocational, technical, and occupational needs and the programs provide specific job-related skills for employment, lifelong learning opportunities, and professional advancement that enable graduates to function effectively in a technology-dependent society.
Training Programs
AAS Degree Programs
- AAS in Marine Transportation - Deck Emphasis (2 years): Students will be prepared for employment in many sectors of the maritime industry including but not limited to; tourism, workboats, RO‐RO ferries and deep-sea shipping. Students who meet sea time and academic requirements will receive United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Standards of Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW) credentials. Graduates of the program who have completed appropriate sea time and course work will be qualified to serve as officers on vessels of not more than 200 Gross Registered Tons upon Near Coastal, or Inland Waters.
- AAS in Marine Transportation - Engine Room Emphasis (2 years plus Internship): Engine Room Emphasis coursework provides the training and credentials necessary to begin a career in the engine room side of the marine transportation industry. Successful graduates will have met the academic and practical examination requirement for certification as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) with an Oiler endorsement. The Engine Room Emphasis incorporates a four-month (120-day) internship at sea.
- Associate Degrees in Power Technology - Diesel Emphasis: This degree is a vocational training program for men and women interested in securing employment working with various diesel engine applications such as (but not limited to) - Charter boats, Fishing vessels, Tour buses, Marine auxiliary systems, Hydraulic systems, Transportation vehicles & Cold storage systems.
Occupational Endorsement Programs
- Marine Transportation Occupational Endorsement: The Marine Transportation Occupational Endorsement provides training for mariners to advance in the wide variety of positions and vessels in the marine industry. Students who complete a minimum 9 credits of approved maritime instruction are eligible for an Occupational Endorsement in Marine Transportation. Occupational endorsements are programs of study designed to give students intensive training in a specific occupational field.
- Maritime & Multi-Skilled Worker Occupational Endorsement (M&MSW): The Maritime & Multi Skilled Worker program provides training in basic maritime and industrial skills. The Occupational Endorsement emphasizes the student's preparation as an entry level worker with recognized industrial skills. The M&MSW program is a United States Coast Guard approved QMED (Qualified Member of Engine Department) Oiler class. Successful completion of the program, along with accruing necessary seatime, permits the issuance of a USCG QMED Oiler credential without any further testing.
- Power Technology Occupational Endorsement - Diesel/Marine Emphasis: Options include Diesel/Heavy Duty, Diesel/Marine, Fixed Plant and Mine Mechanic. Each provides technical courses in the appropriate specialty. Students must earn a 2.00 GPA in the overall program. These occupational endorsements articulate with the AAS in Power Technology.