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ADMISSION TO THE MARINE INSTITUTE
2.9 Joint Diploma/Degree Programs, Diplomas
of Technology and Technician Diplomas
The admission regulations below apply to all Joint Bachelor of
Technology/Diploma of Technology programs and Diploma of
Technology and Technician Diploma programs. Candidates for
admission to these programs are required to have official copies
of all high school and post-secondary education transcripts,
submitted to the Registrar’s Office Marine Institute by the issuing
Institution.
2.9.1 Newfoundland Applicants
Newfoundland applicants seeking admission to any Marine
Institute Joint Diploma/Degree, Diploma of Technology or
Technician Diploma program are required to have either a senior
high school Level III Graduation Certificate; a grade 11 Public
Examination Matriculation Certificate; a Level III Adult Basic
Education (ABE) Certificate; or other qualifications amounting
to high school equivalency judged by the Marine Institute to be
equivalent to high school equivalency.
High School Level III, Grade 11 or ABE graduates require the
following for admission to a Marine Institute diploma program:
2.9.2 High School Graduates - Level III
Applicants shall have completed Graduation Requirements
for high school as set down by the Department of Education
and obtained credits in each of the following, with a minimum
combined average of 60% in the level three Mathematics, English
and Science:
Mathematics:
four (4) math credits, two (2) of which must be
either Math 2204 or Math 2205; and two (2)
credits from either 3204* or 3205
*a minimum of 60% must be achieved in
this course
English: two (2) credits from English 3201
Science:
four (4) credits, two (2) of which must be from
either Biology 3201, or Chemistry 3202, or
Physics 3204 or Earth Systems 3209
2.9.3 High School Graduates - Grade 11 Public
Examination Matriculation Certificate
A Grade 11 Matriculation Certificate with a minimum average of 60%
in the required courses.
2.9.4 Adult Basic Education
Completion of Level III Adult Basic Education (A.B.E.) in the
following Department of Education approved courses with a
minimum of a 60% average in each of the following three areas:
Mathematics: 2104A, 2104B, 2104C and 3104A, 3104B,
3104C
English:
Science:
3101A, 3101B, 3101C
six (6) credits three (3) of which must be from
either Biology 3101A, 3101B, 3101C OR
Chemistry 3102A, 3102B, 3102C OR
Physics 3104A, 3104B, 3104C OR
Geology IS 3212
Adult Basic Education courses are offered at the College of the
North Atlantic and at approved private training institutions.
Applicants may obtain further information concerning the Adult
Basic Education program from these organizations.
2.9.5 Applicants from Outside Newfoundland
Individuals from outside Newfoundland seeking admission to any
Marine Institute Joint Diploma/Degree, Diploma of Technology or
Technician Diploma program are required to have graduated from
Grade XII in the University Preparatory Program (the Secondary
V Certificate for Quebec applicants) with a passing mark in the
required courses and an overall average of no less than 60% in
these courses.
2.9.6 International Students Entering Transport Canada
Approved Programs
Transport Canada examination and certification of seafarers
is available only to Canadian Citizens and landed immigrants.
International students completing these programs at the Marine
Institute will receive a Diploma of Technology from the Marine
Institute but they will have to write their certificate examinations
in their own country.
Many programs at the Marine Institute include, in addition
to classroom instruction, work terms which are compulsory
components of the programs and are necessary in order to fulfill
graduation requirements.
International students are responsible for finding their own work
terms in their home country, and these work terms must be
approved by the Marine Institute Placement Office.
2.10 Technical Certificate Programs
** Please refer to regulations governing physical
requirements as listed in this calendar.
2.10.1 Aquaculture
Applicants should possess the equivalent of Grade 9 education
or appropriate education and/or industry experience acceptable
to the Admissions Committee
2.10.2 Bridge Watch**
Candidates for admission to the Technical Certificate - Bridge
Watch Program must have successfully completed, at a
minimum, Grade Eight (8). Proof of physical fitness must be
provided by way of a signed Seafarer’s medical and a Marine
Emergency Duties (MED) medical from an approved physician.
As well, candidates must submit a clear Certificate of Conduct (a
certified criminal record check).
2.10.3 Fire Rescue Program**
Candidates for admission to the Technical Certificate - Fire
Rescue Program must have completed, as a minimum, Level
III high school Diploma. Upon acceptance to the program, all
candidates must pass a medical examination and submit a
Certificate of Conduct from their Local Police Force. In addition
candidates must possess a Class 5 Driver’s License with an Air
Brake Endorsement (Class 9 or equivalent).
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