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Program Description
PROFESSIONAL MARINER – LEVEL 1
Upon completion of the Professional Mariner Level 1 Certificate the student will have the information, training and practical skills to qualify for work as deckhand on private or commercial yachts, passenger vessels, commercial vessels and workboats. Curriculum includes seamanship, marine safety, boat handling, navigation, and boat maintenance. Courses are conducted in the classroom and aboard boats. Completion of the marine basic safety course will qualify the student for the U.S. Coast Guard STCW certificate. Core curriculum includes career path identification and job search preparation.
Students must be able to swim 50 yards and tread water for 10 minutes. Previous boating experience is advantageous but not required. Sea trips will be offered to students for sea time experience. Facility fees will be collected for sea trips.
Students may complete the certificate in two semesters.
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