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Certification
Fishing Master Certification
Certification training is available for all levels of Fishing Master. The maximum number of participants per course is twelve. Courses can be conducted at the School of Fisheries in Pictou, in any Nova Scotia Community College campus, or at sites within the coastal community.
Fishing Master Class IV
Courses leading to certification:
| ROC/MC - VHF/DSC Radiotelephone Operation | General Seamanship for FM 4 |
| Chartwork and Pilotage, level 1 | Ship Construction & Stability, level 1 |
| Simulated Electronic Navigation, limited | MED A1 - Basic Safety |
| Navigation Safety, level 1 | Marine Advanced First Aid |
Participants must have a Seafarers Medical, and acquire at least 12 months of sea service performing deck duties on fishing vessels of 6 meters or more in length.
Fishing Master Class III
Courses leading to certification:
| ROC/MC - VHF/DSC Radiotelephone Operation | Meteorology, level 1 |
| Communications, level 1 | Ship Construction & Stability, level 2 |
| Simulated Electronic Navigation, limited | General Seamanship for FM 3 |
| Chartwork and Pilotage, level 2 | MED A1 - Basic Safety |
| Navigation Safety, level 1 | Marine Advanced First Aid |
| General Ship Knowledge, level 1 |
Participants must have a Seafarers Medical, and acquire at least 24 months of sea service performing deck duties on fishing vessels of at least 25 gross tonnage.
Fishing Master Class II
Courses leading to certification:
| ROC/MC - VHF/DSC Radiotelephone Operation | MED STCW-Basic Safety |
| Simulated Electronic Navigation, level 1 | MED STCW- Survival Craft |
| Ship Management, level 1 | MED in Advanced Firefighting |
| Marine Advanced First Aid | MED for Senior Officers |
| General Seamanship for FM 2 |
Participants must have a Seafarers Medical, and acquire at least 12 months of sea service while holding a Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal; Watchkeeping Mate; or Fishing Master, Third Class on a fishing vessel of at least 25 gross tons as officer in charge of a deck watch; or master.
Fishing Master Class I
Courses leading to certification:
| Celestial Navigation, level 1 | General Seamanship for FM 1 |
| Communications, level 2 | MED STCW-Basic Safety |
| Meteorology, level 2 | MED STCW - Survival Craft |
| General Ship Knowledge, level 2 | MED in Advanced Firefighting |
| Simulated Electronic Navigation, level 2 | MED for Senior Officers |
Participants must have a Seafarers Medical, and acquire at least 12 months of sea service while holding a Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal; Watchkeeping Mate; or Fishing Master, Second Class on a fishing vessel of at least 25 gross tons as officer in charge of a deck watch; or master.
Marine Engineering Certification
Watchkeeping Engineer Motor Driven Fishing Vessel
Courses leading to certification:
| Engineering Knowledge, General | Marine Advanced First Aid |
| Engineering Knowledge, Motor | PPS1 - Propulsion Plant Simulation Level 1 |
| MED STCW-Basic Safety | Marine Advanced First Aid |
| MED STCW - Survival Craft | Preparation for Oral Examination |
Participants must acquire 12 months of sea service as an engineer, engine-room rating, or assistant engineer on a vessel that has propulsive power of at least 125 kW.
Small Commercial Vessel Operation
Certification training is available for the operation of small (less than 60 gross tonnes) commercially operated passenger and non-passenger vessels. The maximum number of participants per course is twelve. Courses can be conducted at the School of Fisheries in Pictou, in any Nova Scotia Community College campus, or at sites within the coastal community.
Master Limited
Courses leading to certification:
| ROC/MC - VHF/DSC Radiotelephone Operation | Preparation for Orals Examination |
| Marine Basic First Aid | MED A2 - Small Vessel Safety |
Subject-matter deemed appropriate by Transport Canada to the area of operation and the type and gross tonnage of the vessel to which the certificate relates as set out in TP 2293.
Participants must have a Seafarers Medical, acquire a minimum of 2 months of sea service on vessels of a gross tonnage at least equivalent to that of the vessel to which the certificate is sought.
Restricted Engineer, Motor Ship Courses leading to certification:| MED A2 - Small Vessel Safety | Preparation for Oral Examination |
| Marine Basic First Aid |
Participants must demonstrate a knowledge to operate with safety the machinery and equipment of the ship for which the certificate is required.
Marine Safety
The School of Fisheries is an approved training institution for Marine Emergency Duties and St. John Ambulance first aid training. The following safety related courses are conducted at the facility in Pictou or in communities central to those requiring it.
| MED A1 - Basic Safety | Marine Basic First Aid |
| MED A2 - Small Passenger Vessel | Marine Advanced First Aid |
| MED A3 - Small Non-Pleasure Vessel | Work Place Safety |
| MED | Upgrade and Revalidation |
Communications Simulation
The School of Fisheries is an approved training institution for GMDSS Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC) radiotelephone training. This course is conducted utilizing pc-based communications simulators and is a requirement for nautical certification and for continued proficiency. ROC-MC courses are conducted at the facility in Pictou or in communities central to those requiring it.
| ROC-MC - Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime Commercial |
| ROC-MC (Abridged) - For those with previous training in the operation of a VHF |
Fish Harvesting Technology
Courses are delivered to train fishermen in the general skills required in the fish harvesting industry, or customize the program around a specific operation or type of fishing gear.
| Inshore Fishing Vessel Deckhand | Fishing Gear Maintenance |
| Offshore Trawler Deckhand |
Fishing Vessel Operation
Courses can be offered in combination with other programs or customized to meet a specific client need.
| Marine Gas and Diesel Maintenance | Fundamentals of Vessel Maintenance |
| Fishing Vessel Winterization |
Boating Safety
The increase in the number of small vessels for recreation and operational use has resulted in a demand for training for certification and safe operation. The following courses are offered to assist in the operation of these vessels:
| Pleasure Craft Operator | Radio Telephone Operation |
| Small Boat Safety | Celestial Navigation |
| Loran C | Coastal Navigation |
| Global Positioning System (GPS) |
Customized Training
A broad range of courses can be designed and delivered to meet a specific training need. Many of the School of Fisheries regular course offerings have resulted from customized training initiatives that have been designed in response to a client requirement. Customized training courses have been delivered throughout the province, Northern Canada, the Caribbean and Central America.
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