British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Chief Mate

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Faculty:School of Transportation
Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Nautical Science/Merchant Marine Officer
Length:40 Week(s)

Description:

The Chief Mate program consists of modular based courses, that are offered throughout the year, to prepare students towards the Chief Mate Certificate of Competency.

The holder of this certificate may act as Chief Mate on board any vessel on unlimited voyage, or as Master on vessels of less than 500 gross tonnage on near coastal voyage class 1 and class 2, or as Master on any vessel on sheltered waters voyage.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade11 English 
  •  Grade11 Mathematics 
  •  Grade11 Physics 
In addition to the high school prerequisites, applicants must hold a Watchkeeping Mate Certificate of Competency.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on July 29, 2020