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| School | Nova Scotia Community College | | |
| Location | Halifax, NS, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 10,101
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
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| Length | 3 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites | - Grade11 Physics
- Grade12 Mathematics
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| Prerequisites Notes | High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including Academic Grade 11 Physics and Academic Grade 12 Math.
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| Cost | | National: | $3,620 | | International: | $11,690 |
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| Description | Can you imagine being a Captain of a cargo ship crossing the oceans of the world, or a First Officer on a ferry responsible for the safe passage of travelers? This program prepares you for a career as a ship's navigation officer in the commercial marine industry. You're trained in areas such as watchkeeping practices, seamanship, safety, and communications.
This program provides the academic and applied skills necessary for an entry-level deck officer trained to International Maritime Organization standards. The program is accredited by Transport Canada in accordance with international Convention on Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW 95). Upon successful completion you qualify for Transport Canada's Watchkeeping Mate certificate of competency. This allows you to sail as a Watchkeeping mate around the globe on any type of merchant ship. This program also prepares you to continue your training to advance to higher levels of Transport Canada certification. | | |
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