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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE - HARVESTING
This is a Technical Certificate level program designed to provide
fish harvesters with the opportunity to improve their position
and become a Master or Deck Officer on board fishing vessels.
The program prepares candidates to pass the examination
set by Transport Canada for Fishing Master Class IV as
well as providing them with a practical skill set to assume
enterprise head status. This program will provide harvesters
with the courses required to obtain Level II certification with the
Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants seeking entry to Marine Institute programs which lead
to Transport Canada Certification for Seafarer’s 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.
These Programs include the Marine Institute Diplomas of
Technology in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, the
Vocational Certificate in Marine Diesel Mechanics and the
Technical Certificate in Bridge Watch Program. 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.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
TERM 1 - FISHING MASTER IV
Chartwork and Pilotage _ Level 1 (C/P 1)
Navigation Safety _ Level 1 (NS 1)
General Seamanship (Orals) (FM4-O)
Simulated Electronic Navigation _ Limited (SEN-L)
Ship Construction and Stability _ Level 1 (SCS-1)
Radio Operator’s Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC MC)
SFTY 1106 (Marine Advanced First Aid)
SFTY 1108 (Marine Emergency Duties A1 - Basic Safety
(MED A1)
TERM 2 - ADDITIONAL COURSES
FITE 0001 (Introduction to Fishing Gear Construction and Repair)
FRMG 0001 ( Fisheries Resource Management)
QLAS 0001 (Handling and Holding of Fish and Shellfish)
MARP 0001 (Fishing Vessel Hull Repair and Maintenance -
Fibreglass)
MARP 0002 (General Fishing Vessel Maintenance)
SFTY 1104 (WHMIS)
BSMG 0002 (Introduction to Fishing Enterprise Management)
Proof of physical fitness must be provided by way of a signed
medical from an approved physician. Signed Seafarer’s and
Marine Institute 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
PROGRAM ENTRY
Applicants who possess a valid Fishing Master Class IV
Certificate issued by Transport Canada may be eligible to receive
Advanced Standing in this program. The requirements of Term 1
are waived for students approved for advanced standing and they
may commence their studies in Term 2 of the program. (Refer
to Admissions section of this Calendar for general information
regarding Advanced Standing.)
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
This program is offered over a period of 21 weeks. The first
session prepares students to complete Transport Canada
examinations for Fishing Master - Fourth Class certification. The
second session provides additional courses for completion of the
Technical Certificate in Harvesting and for Level II certification
with the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board.
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