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Marine training

Career-ready training for the marine industry 

We offer a wide range of Transport Canada and industry-recognized courses to help experienced mariners level up their skills and provide a solid foundation for new workers to break into the sector.

Register for individual courses or bundle training opportunities together to qualify to write certification exams from Transport Canada, Industry Canada and Canadian Power Squadron. 

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Certification pathways

Marine Emergency Duties (MED) 鈥� Domestic

  • MED training is a requirement for working on all commercial vessels. NIC鈥檚 MED courses provide an overview of marine and on-board hazards on small, domestic vessels, as well as the skills to cope with these hazards as part of crew members鈥� duties.
     
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  • MED-032 Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS)
  • MED-003 Small Non-Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS)
Marine First Aid

  • First aid certification is a key requirement if you鈥檙e looking for work aboard commercial ships, fishing vessels, the Canadian Coast Guard or BC Ferries. It鈥檚 also a great option for pleasure boat operators who want to be prepared on the water.
     
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  • FAC-082 Marine Basic First Aid and CPR C
  • FAC-084 Marine Advanced First Aid and CPR C
Professional Radio Operator Certificates

  • Radio operator certifications ensure you鈥檙e proficient in marine communication. The Restricted Operator Certificate 鈥� Maritime (ROC-M) is mainly intended for pleasure boaters and certificates are issued by the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. The Restricted Operator Certificate 鈥� Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC) is intended for mariners serving on commercial ships fitted with global maritime distress and safety systems operating within the North American A1 Sea Area. ROC-MC is an Industry Canada-issued certification. Both ROC-M and ROC-MC certificates are good for life.
     
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  • NAU-016 Restricted Operator Certificate 鈥� Maritime (ROC-M)
  • NAU-051 Restricted Operator Certificate 鈥� Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
Simulated Electronic Navigation Limited (SEN-L)

  • Our SEN-L course meets the requirements of the Marine Personnel Regulations for the Domestic Fishing, Chief Mate and Master certificates of competency. These competencies promote safety at sea and protection of the marine environment through responsible use of the electronic navigation systems and instruments typically found on-board coastal vessels.
     
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  • NAU-030 Simulated Electronic Navigation Limited (SEN-L)

Certificates of Competency

Depending on the size/type of vessel and voyages you want to work on, you will be required to earn certain COC/OCCs - and our training can help you earn your qualifications faster. Issued by Transport Canada, certification requirements usually include coursework, work experience at sea, a seafarer鈥檚 medical exam and an oral exam with a Transport Canada examiner. Browse the list of CoC/OCCs below, as well as our suggested bundle of 糖心vlog传媒marine courses to register for. Be sure to confirm CoC/OCC requirements with Transport Canada. 

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Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)

  • This certification allows you to safely operate a small, commercial power vessel, specifically: Commercial vessels, other than tugs and fishing vessels, up to five gross tonnes engaged on a near coastal, Class 2 or sheltered waters voyage Fishing vessels up to 15 gross tonnes or 12 meters in overall length engaged on a near coastal, Class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage You鈥檒l also learn basic nautical terminology, vessel hull types and configurations, basic seamanship, collision regulations, stability, safety on the job, marine weather, navigation, distress signaling and rescue. This certification is often taken alongside MED A3 and ROC-M.
     
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  • NAU-005 Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course (SVOP)

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Master, Limited (under 60GT)

  • This certification is for mariners operating commercial vessels less than 60 gross tonnes.
     
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  • NAU-038 Chartwork and Pilotage 1
  • NAU-039 Navigation Safety 1
  • NAU-051 Restricted Operator Certificate 鈥� Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
  • MED-032 Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS)
  • FAC-082 Marine Basic First Aid and CPR C
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Master 150 Gross Tonnage (Domestic)

  • This certification is for master mariners operating a vessel of no more than 150 gross tonnes engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 2; and master mariners on vessels of no more than 500 gross tonnes engaged on a sheltered waters voyage.
     
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  • NAU-023 Ship Construction and Stability Level 3 (SCS 3)
  • NAU-030 Simulated Electronic Navigation Limited (SEN-L)
  • NAU-032 Chartwork and Pilotage Level 2
  • NAU-039 Navigation Safety 1
  • FAC-084 Marine Advanced First Aid and CPR C
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Fishing Master, Third Class

  • This certification is for Master mariners on board a fishing vessel of any gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal or sheltered water voyage. It's also for Officers in charge of the watch of a fishing vessel of any gross tonnage engaged on an unlimited voyage
     
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  • NAU-030 Simulated Electronic Navigation Limited (SEN-L)
  • NAU-032 Chartwork and Pilotage Level 2
  • NAU-051 Restricted Operator Certificate 鈥� Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
  • MED-032 Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS)
  • FAC-084 Marine Advanced First Aid and CPR C
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Fishing Master, Fourth Class

  • This certification is for: Master mariners on board a fishing vessel of no more than 100 gross tonnes engaged on a near coastal or sheltered water voyage Officers in charge of the watch of a fishing vessel of any gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal and sheltered waters voyage.
     
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  • NAU-030 Simulated Electronic Navigation Limited (SEN-L)
  • NAU-038 Chartwork and Pilotage 1
  • NAU-039 Navigation Safety 1
  • NAU-051 Restricted Operator Certificate 鈥� Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
  • MED-032 Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS)
  • FAC-084 Marine Advanced First Aid and CPR C