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Careers at Sea programs

Explore programs that will give you international certification and set you up for a career at sea.

  • Bridge Watch Rating
    Begin your career at sea as a deckhand and member of a ship's watch team. Keep a lookout, steer the vessel, retrieve and launch lifeboats and much more.
  • Marine Engineering Management Technology
    Advance your knowledge of the highly complex engineering systems of a modern ship and qualify for a career as an engineering officer.
  • Marine Engineering Technology
    Build a broad-based knowledge of the highly complex engineering systems of a modern ship and prepare for a career as an engineering officer.
  • Marine Mechanical Technician
    Learn about marine engine systems and quickly start your career at sea.
  • Marine Navigation Technology
    Study the major principles of marine navigation, seamanship, meteorology, ship construction and stability and prepare for a career as a ship's navigation officer.

Short Programs

To help diversify the marine workforce, short programs are also offered for women and indigenous persons.

  • Marine Foundations - Marine Emergency Duties (Certificate of Completion)
    Learn about personal survival, firefighting, rescue craft and traditional knowledge. Completion of this program prepares seafarers with the minimum requirement for sailing on commercial vessels in international waters.

Explore Other Marine Programs

  • Marine Geomatics
    Get the specialized training and skills you need for ocean mapping and coastal monitoring for environmental, renewable energy sources and transportation planning.
  • Oceans Technology
    Gain the knowledge-based skills used to create and apply technology solutions that are unique to ocean environments.

Program Funding

You may be eligible for funding support. View funding details

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