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DIPLOMA OF TECHNOLOGY - MARINE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants seeking entry to the Marine Engineering Technology
program, which leads to Transport Canada Certification, should
note that Transport Canada requires proof of satisfactory physical
fitness prior to sitting for any Transport Canada exams. This
includes satisfactory visual acuity, colour vision, and hearing
among other physical requirements.
Proof of physical fitness is also required for students to
participate in Marine Emergency Duties (MED) Training which is
a compulsory part of these programs.
Proof of physical fitness must be provided by way of a signed
medical from an approved physician. Signed Seafarer’s and
Marine Emergency Duties (MED) medicals from an approved
physician are required for admission to each respective
program. The list of physicians approved to conduct either the
Seafarer’s or MED medical is available from the Marine Institute
Office of the Registrar. Details of the physical requirements for
the Seafarer’s Medical may be obtained from Transport Canada
at the following address:
Marine Safety Directorate
John Cabot Building
10 Barter’s Hill, P.O. Box 1300
St. John’s, NL A1C 6H8
(709) 772 - 5167
or online at: www.tc.gc.ca.
CAREERS
The goal of the Marine Engineering Technology program is to prepare students for careers in engineering without limiting their
options. Besides the traditional marine engineering positions, students find employment with government agencies, consulting
engineering companies, and industrial production companies. Some students find employment with refineries and offshore-related
industries.
The program provides graduates not only for the local market, but also for the national and international market. With the variety of
courses offered in the program, graduating students have exposure to most of the common areas of engineering.
Most graduating technologists from this program will work initially under the supervision of a licensed marine engineer, but will, as
their careers advance, work independently. Many graduates have advanced to senior supervisory positions, and some are partners
in engineering enterprises.
Sample Job Description - Shore Based
• Responsible for the commission and inspection of new equipment and preparation of commissioning and inspection reports.
• Marine surveyors for Transport Canada and other inspection, insurance and class agencies.
• Work as engine fitters, supervisors and managers in shipyards.
• Positions and duties relating to power engineering can also be filled by marine engineering graduates. The certification system
controlled by the provincial Department of Labour can also be attempted with sufficient boiler room operational experience.
• Involved in the design and layout of a vessel’s machinery space and responsible for the installation of the equipment in new ship
construction.
• Supervise the fitting out and refit of drydocked vessels.
• Represents a company’s interests in the construction, fitting out and acceptance of new vessels.
Sample Job Description - Ship Based
• Fulfill technical to administrative duties from junior rank to that of the chief engineers position on ships of all power ratings
(Steam/Motor).
• Responsible in developing annual vessel refit lists and supervising its completion.
• Responsible for facility, personnel and energy management.
• Identifies operational and design problem areas and implements solutions.
• A chief engineer represents shore-based management.
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