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Marine Essentials Plus: Enhanced

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This program covers all the Transport Canada certifications and skills you'll need to start your career in the marine industry. Whether you're aiming to work aboard small commercial vessels and fishing boats or in remote marine operations, this training delivers the practical and regulatory know-how for you to get a successful start in the sector.

This is a non-credit program offered through Continuing Education and Training.

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This program is funded by the Province of British Columbia.

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Location

Length

Delivery
Campbell River
Fall 		3 weeks In-person
Full-time

Registration open.

Overview

This program is an ideal start for someone seeking entry-level employment in the marine industry 鈥� including commercial fishing, operating small passenger vessels, eco-tourism and other sectors. No previous experience is needed, meaning this training is a great option if you're looking to retrain for a new career or get back into the workforce. If you already have some experience in the industry, the program also allows you to sharpen your resume with new skills.

In addition to core Transport Canada industry certifications, you'll also earn other key certifications to find employment, including Marine Basic First Aid, WHMIS and FoodSafe. Our curriculum also includes a careers and job readiness course to prepare you to find and apply for both advertised and non-advertised work.

After graduating and finding work, you'll also earn sea-time hours and be able to work toward advanced certifications and endorsements, such as Master, Limited (under 60GT).

Schedule

Training will be in-person in Campbell River from Sept. 4-26, 2025. Classes run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Costs

The tuition for this program is $3,500.

StrongerBC future skills grant

Tuition for this program may be covered through the StrongerBC future skills grant program. Learn about eligibility and how to apply.

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Courses

  • FAC-082 Marine Basic First Aid (MBFA): Training meets Federal Transport Marine Safety Training Standards with three-year Red Cross certification for basic First Aid with CPR.
  • NAU-005 Small Vessel Operator Certificate: Gain the knowledge and skills required to operate small commercial vessels including marine passenger vessels, work boats such as taxis, crew boats, charter boats, sport-fishing boats and whale-watching boats that carry less than 12 passengers (other requirements/limitations apply).
  • NAU-012 Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS): This Transport Canada approved marine emergency duties course enables you to learn safety-related skills associated with domestic vessels such as crew boats, passenger ships and fishing boats operating in Canadian waters.
  • NAU-051 Radio Operator Certificate: Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC): This 3-day course complies with International Convention of Standards Training for mariners serving on compulsorily fitted commercial ships (see full course description for more details).
  • TFS-010 FoodSafe: Obtain your 5-year Level 1 FoodSafe certificate with this course covering important food safety and worker safety information.
  • CJR-010 Career and Job Readiness: Learn essential skills specific to career planning, professional resume development and effective job search strategies.

How to apply

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Questions? We鈥檙e with you along the way. To contact a recruiter, email futurestudents@nic.bc.ca.