Overview
Preparatory training for Transport Canada Certification
A Master of a vessel is in command of the ship, its crew, passengers and/or cargo while at sea and in port. The Master’s role is to oversee the safe operation of the vessel. Specific responsibilities include:
- enforcing rules and regulations
- ensuring the safety of all personnel on board
- ensuring the safety of the vessel
- ensuring the safe carriage of cargoes
- ensuring the protection of the environment
The program
Consists of modular based courses, that are offered throughout the year, to prepare students towards the Master 500GT Domestic Certificate of Competency.
The holder of a Master 500GT Domestic certificate may be employed as:
- Master on board a vessel of not more than 500 gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 2 (or class 1 if certificate is endorsed for a limited, contiguous waters, voyage)
- Chief
Mate on board a vessel of not more than 3000 gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 2 (or class 1 if certificate is endorsed for a limited, contiguous waters, voyage) - Master on board a vessel of not more than 3000 gross tonnage engaged on a sheltered-waters voyage
For more details, please refer to section 128 of the Marine Personnel Regulations.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
This program is open to declarations beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- May 1st* for the April intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
Entrance requirements
- Transport Canada Candidate Document Number (CDN)
Recommended for success
- English 11 or English language proficiency
- Math 11 (strongly recommended)
- Physics 11 (strongly recommended)
Check for acceptable equivalents or upgrading courses taught at BCIT.
Apply to program
To apply to this program, please submit the Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) Program Declaration form [PDF].
Please allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Please contact the BCIT Marine Campus Registration Office at 604-453-4111 for information on tuition fees, payments and refunds.
Books & supplies
For information on textbooks, please contact the BCIT Bookstore at 604-432-8379 or 877-333-8379 (toll-free within Canada).
Courses
Program matrix
Check current availability of courses for this program.
| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ENAV 2070 | Simulated Electronic Navigation - Managerial (SEN-M)* | 8.0 | |
| NAUT 1805 | Communications 1 | 2.0 | |
| NAUT 1850 | MET 1 - Meteorology 1 | 6.0 | |
| NAUT 1856 | Ship Management 2 | 6.0 | |
| NAUT 1863 | SCS 3 - Ship Construction and Stability 3 | 12.0 | |
| NAUT 1869 | Engineering Knowledge 1 | 6.0 | |
| NAUT 1876 | Cargo 1 | 6.0 | |
| NAUT 1887 | General Seamanship - Master 500 GT Domestic | 2.0 | |
*Students must have successfully completed the following training course and examinations prior to registering for the SEN-M training course:
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| Total Credits: | 48.0 | ||
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program length
There are 8 courses that make up the 24-week program. These courses are offered on a course-by-course basis and are not offered as a full-time program.
Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
These modular based courses are available on a course-by-course basis and are not offered as a full-time program. Courses are offered in a daytime delivery format.
Course availability varies and courses may be offered in one or more of the three terms: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - March), and Spring/Summer (April - August).
Please contact the BCIT Marine Campus Registration Office at 604-453-4111 for further information on the individual courses.
Check available Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) courses
Continue your education
A Master 500 GT Domestic certification from Transport Canada requires the following additional courses:
- Standards Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Basic Safety (BST)
- Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC)
- Marine Advanced First Aid (MAFA)
- Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)
- Global Maritime Distress Safety System Restricted Operator Certification Maritime Commercial (ROC MC)
Basic Safety, Proficiency in Survival Craft and the Marine Advanced First Aid courses must be completed prior to registering in the Advanced Fire Fighting course.
For more information about specific progressive occupational licensing, please contact the Chief Instructor.
Sea service requirements
According to the Marine Personnel Regulations SOR/2007-115, sea service requirements are not a prerequisite for being accepted into this program. However, sea service will be required for the General Seamanship oral examination with Transport Canada. For sea service details, please refer to section 128 of the Marine Personnel Regulations, inquire at your nearest Transport Canada Marine Safety office, or visit Transport Canada - Marine Transportation.
Graduating & Jobs
Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit it to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
Contact Us
BCIT Student Information & Enrollment Services
604-434-1610
Department Head:
Agnelo Pereira 604-453-4117
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