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Georgian College - Marine Education and Training

Co-op Diploma Programs in Marine Engineering & Marine Navigation and Marine Certification & Training Courses in Owen Sound Campus, Ontario

georgian college canadaEstablished in 1967, Georgian College is one of 24 publicly funded Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario. Georgian works together with industry and community partners to offer relevant, cutting-edge curriculum as well as quality work placements and co-op experiences with top employers.

With more than 125 career-focused programs across seven locations in Central Ontario (Barrie, Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia, Owen Sound and South Georgian Bay), Georgian serves 11,000 full-time students and 28,000 Part-time Studies registrants annually.

The Owen Sound Campus, opened in 2016 is a 13,600-square-foot facility boasts technology-enabled classrooms, a lifeboat Simulator, the Lower Lakes Common Area, as well as a new fire training facility. In addition, the Centre for Marine Training and Research (CMTR) is equipped with Kongsberg engine simulators, Transas navigation simulators and a 12-station part-task trainer.

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Education & Training Programs

Marine Cadet Programs

  • Marine Technology - Navigation Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Co-op Program (3 years, full time): This program has been planned in co-operation with Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security (TCMSS) and Canada’s shipping companies. Students acquire a complete education which will prepare them for the occupation of ship’s Navigation Officer. The specialized competencies and work experience also provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for employment in government and in other marine-related industries.
  • Marine Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Co-op Program (3 years, full time): Students are immersed in an internationally recognized co-operative marine engineering cadet program designed in co-operation with Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security (TCMSS) and Canada’s shipping companies. Students focus on developing competencies required to function as part of a shipboard marine engineering team. Content includes, and is based upon, the TCMSS Engineering Officer Education Training (EOET) program requirements.

Marine Skilled Trades Program

  • Mechanical Techniques - Marine Engine Mechanic Ontario College Certificate (1 year): In this program, students prepare for a career as a Marine Engine Mechanic, or further education in a related field. Students develop a concentrated understanding of marine and watercraft systems. Finally, students become effective communicators and problem solvers who have an awareness of environmental issues, effective customer service, and basic business operations. Upon completion, the graduate may return for additional technical training and specialization.

Marine Apprenticeships

  • Marine Engine Technician: As a registered apprentice, you’ll receive most of your training on the job under the supervision of an experienced tradesperson, and you will be paid while you gain work experience.

Master Certificates

  • Master Limited Under 60 Gross Tons (Exam Prep) ONLINE delivery: This course is intended for mariners wishing to attain certification to operate a small commercial vessel up to 60 gross tons. Topics include navigation safety, aids to navigation, meteorology, ship stability, shipmaster’s business, chart knowledge, coastal navigation and general seamanship.
  • Master Limited Under 60 Gross Tons (Exam Prep): This course is intended for mariners wishing to attain certification to operate a small commercial vessel up to 60 gross tons. Topics include navigation safety, aids to navigation, meteorology, ship stability, shipmaster’s business, chart knowledge, coastal navigation and general seamanship.
  • Fishing Master Fourth Class of a Fishing Vessel 15 to 100 Gross Tons: The holder of a Fishing Master, Fourth Class (FM IV) Certificate may act as a Master on board a fishing vessel of not more than 100 gross tons engaged on a near coastal 1 (up to 200 miles offshore) or sheltered waters voyage and as an officer in charge of a watch of a fishing vessel of any tonnage engaged on a near coastal 1 or sheltered voyage.
  • Master Limited 150 Gross Tons Domestic: The Master Limited 150 Gross Tons Domestic Certificate is a new certificate offered in accordance with the Canada Shipping Act 2001.

Marine First Aid Courses

  • Marine Basic First Aid and CPR
  • Marine Advanced First Aid and CPR

STCW MED courses

  • STCW Basic Safety (Partially Online)
  • STCW Basic Safety
  • STCW Basic Safety - Refresher
  • STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (Partially Online)
  • STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats
  • STCW Advanced Firefighting (Partially Online)
  • STCW Advanced Firefighting
  • STCW MED Refresher Series (Partially Online)
  • STCW MED Refresher Series

Small Commercial Boating Courses

  • MED DVS - Domestic Vessel Safety
  • MED SDV-BS - Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (MED A3) Online
  • MED SDV-BS - Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (MED A3)
  • Small Commercial Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) Online
  • Small Commercial Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)

Navigation Courses

  • Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
  • Bridge Resource Management - Refresher (BRM-R)
  • Bridge Watch Rating (Exam Prep)
  • Electronic Chart and Display Information System (ECDIS)
  • SIM Direct Entry
  • Simulated Electronic Navigation Limited
  • Simulated Electronic Navigation 1A (SEN 1A)
  • Simulated Electronic Navigation 1B (SEN 1B)
  • Simulated Electronic Navigation 2 (SEN 2)
  • Pilotage
  • Ship-handling
  • Advanced Ship-handling

Engineering Courses

  • Propulsion Plant Simulator Level 1 - Ship Watch-keeping Practices (Partially Online)
  • Propulsion Plant Simulator Level 1 - Ship Watch-keeping Practices
  • Propulsion Plant Simulator Level 2 - Ship Management Practices - Partially Online
  • Propulsion Plant Simulator Level 2 - Ship Management Practices
  • Bridge Resource Management - Refresher (BRM-R)
  • Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization

Radio communications Courses

  • Restricted Operator’s Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
  • Restricted Operator’s Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
  • GMDSS - General Operator’s Certificate (GOC)

Leadership and Management Courses

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LAST UPDATED ON Apr 19, 2023