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PROFESSIONAL MARINER |
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The Professional Mariner Program will prepare students for careers in the marine industry. The Southern California area is busy with private and commercial interests on the sea such as:
- Large private yachts
- Charter yachts around the world
- Ferries to Balboa Island and Catalina Island
- Sport fishing, whale watching, party boats in Newport Harbor
- Commercial fishing boats out of San Pedro working the deep ocean
All these vessels must operate with qualified crew. The curriculum for Professional Mariner was developed with guidance from the Advisory Council of marine industry professionals who ranked skills and knowledge that they look for when hiring crew. Upon completion of the program, there is a high likelihood of employment with good salary.
Planned expansion of this program will include courses leading to knowledge, experience and qualification for licenses and certificates that are increasingly required to climb the career ladder as a professional mariner in leadership positions. |
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PROFESSIONAL MARINER – LEVEL 1
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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 program in two semesters. Courses may be taken individually and may be repeated. |
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| Professional Mariner Level 1 |
MARA |
A151 |
(4) |
| Boat Handling Basic Skills |
MARA |
A152 |
(3) |
| Marine Basic Safety Training |
MARA |
A153 |
(4) |
| Yachtkeeping & Engine Maintenance |
MARA |
A154 |
(2) |
| Navigation for Deckhands |
MARA |
A155 |
(2) |
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Subtotal: |
(15) |
| Select three (3) units from the following: |
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| Any Marine Science |
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(1-3) |
| Any Foreign Language |
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(4-5) |
| Personal Financial Success |
BUS |
A120 |
(3) |
| Cooking Essentials |
FN |
A120 |
(1) |
| Health Education |
HLED |
A100 |
(3) |
| Personal Leadership |
LEAD |
A180 |
(3) |
| Introduction to Sailing |
MARA |
A147 |
(1) |
| Introduction to Keel Boats |
MARA |
A148 |
(1) |
| Introduction to Ocean Sailing |
MARA |
A149 |
(1) |
| Fitness Programs |
PE |
A107 |
(.5-3) |
| Strength and Conditioning |
PE |
A108 |
(.5-3) |
| Swimming |
PE |
A143 |
(.5-1.5) |
| Swimming for Fitness |
PE |
A146 |
(.5-2.5) |
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Subtotal: |
(3) |
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Total: |
(18) |
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