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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE - MARINE DIESEL MECHANICS
MISSION
This program is designed to provide the technical and practical
knowledge necessary to run, maintain and repair marine diesel
engines and associated equipment.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Main Areas of Study:
• Marine Engineering Knowledge
• Electrotechnology
• Machine Shop Practice
• Welding Practice
• Engineering Drawing
Accreditation Status:
Transport Canada and Canadian accreditation towards Practical
Skills Training and Engine Room Rating Certification.
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..
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 Institute medicals from an approved physician are
required for admission to this 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
Please refer to the Admissions section of this Calendar.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Length of the Program:
• 1 Year
Number of Semesters:
• 2 Academic Terms + 5 weeks safety related courses + work
term
Number of Courses:
• 20 courses, including all required safety courses
Work Terms - 2 Options
• 1 Work Term either 60 days (ship based) or 50 days (land
based)
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Term 1
CMSK 0102 (Communication Skills)
ELTK 0102 (Electro-technology)
ENGR 0108 (Engineering Graphics)
MATH 0102 (Mathematics)
MREK 0101 (Marine Engineering Knowledge)
SFTY 1104 (WHMIS)
WKPR 0100 (Machine Shop)
Term 2
BSMG 0202 (Workplace Preparation)
CMSK 0202 (Communication Skills)
ELTK 0200 (Electro-technology)
MATH 0200 (Mathematics)
MREK 0200 (Marine Engineering Knowledge)
MREK 0201 (Ship Stability and Construction)
WKPR 0103 (Welding Practice)
WKPR 0200 (Machine Shop)
These safety courses will be taken following Term 2:
SFTY 1102 (Marine Basic First Aid (STCW A-VI/1-3))
SFTY 1114 (Basic Safety - STCW’95 VI/I)
SFTY 1117 (Survival Craft - STCW’95 V1/2)
SFTY 1123 (Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization STCW`95
A-V/1)
SFTY 1124 (Confined Space Entry Awareness) - To be delivered
after SFTY 1123
Work Term
WKTM 0100 (Work Term - Marine Diesel Mechanics)
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