Marine Technology - Navigation (Co-op)

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Description

This program has been planned in co-operation with Transport Canada and Canada's shipping companies. It offers a complete education for those seeking employment as a ship's Navigation Officer. The specialized competencies and work experience also provide the graduate with opportunities for employment in government and in other marine-related industries. NOTE: This is a Transport Canada approved program.

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Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• show a professional attitude and use ethical practices to monitor and control compliance with legislation to ensure the safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment
• work with others to safely and effectively function as a member of a large dynamic team whose goal is to transport cargo in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner
• communicate and manage information in a variety of forms
• plan and conduct a sea passage, determine and monitor the vessels position at all times
• maintain a safe navigational watch using modern and traditional navigation skills
• forecast weather and oceanographic conditions
• communicate effectively between ship to ship and ship to shore
• maneuver the ship safety and efficiently
• inspect the ship for defects and damage
• load, transport and discharge cargo to the orders of the ship owner, cargo owner and government requirements and maintain the seaworthiness of the ship
• apply "hands on" seamanship skills
• use modern technology in the performance of shipboard duties and be able to adapt to changes in technology
• monitor and control compliance with legislation to ensure the safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment
• practice and develop effective basic management skills with respect to human and physical resources.

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Practical Experience

Co-operative Education is a mandatory component of all Co-op programs at Georgian College; it has been designed as a process by which students integrate their academic education with work experience related to their program of study. This integration affects much more than simply earning a salary, including the adjustment to the work environment and the development of professionalism. It also reinforces skills and theory learned during academic semesters, develops professional contacts, job knowledge and career path, improves human relations and communication skills and promotes personal maturity and financial independence.

Students are requested to register, attend and participate in their scheduled co-operative education classes. These classes are scheduled for all first year students and are expected to be completed in order to proceed successfully to their first co-op work experience. To ensure students are eligible to proceed onto any co-op work experience students should refer to Promotional Status and Eligibility for Co-op as outlined in the College Calendar. Co-op policies and procedures can be located on our website: www.georgianc.on.ca/careers/for-students/

Georgian College follows the Co-operative Education guidelines set out by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) and Education at Work Ontario (EWO) by supporting the learning outcomes designed for the program specific graduate profile and curriculum as set out by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

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Progression

Fall Intake - Owen Sound

Sem 1 | Sem 2  | Work Term 1 | Sem 3 | Sem 4  | Work Term 2-dbl | Sem 5 
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Fall  | Winter | Summer      | Fall  | Winter | Summer          | Winter
2013  | 2014   | 2014        | 2014  | 2015   | 2015            | 2016  

Sem 6-8wks | Work Term 3-8wk
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Summer     | Summer         
2016       | 2016           

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements to be eligible for admission to this program:
- OSS Curriculum: OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG4C, ENG4U); plus Grade 12 College Mathematics (MAP4C or MCT4C), or any Grade 12 University Mathematics, or equivalent. Also reccommended: Physics: Grade 12 College or University (SPH 4C, SPH 4U), OR Chemistry: Grade 12 Chemistry College or Grade 11 or 12 University (SCH 4C, SCH 4U, SCH 3U).
- Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) program with: Communications; Business, Apprentice or Technical Mathematics
- Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
- Mature applicant with standing in the required courses and/or mature student testing that meets the minimum standards for admission

Note: Applicants must provide a valid Transport Canada Marine Medical stating 'fit for sea service' or 'fit for sea service with limitations'. In the case of an applicant with a certificate 'fit for sea service with limitations', the application will be reviewed for admission.


Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic entrance qualifications, may be considered for entrance to an appropriate post-secondary diploma or certificate program as mature applicants. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counseling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if required, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver's licence. Refer to Section 2.5 and 2.6 of the Academic Calendar for further details.

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Graduation Requirements

40 Mandatory Courses
2 Communications Courses
3 Co-op Work Terms

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Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.

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Courses

Mandatory Courses

DRFT1012 Drafting and Basic Blueprint Reading
ELEC2017 Marine Electricity Fundamentals
MARE1007 Basic Engineering Knowledge
MARE1014 Practical Seamanship
MARE1016 Astronomy For Navigation
MARE1017 Radar Navigation
MARE1018 Navigational Safety
MARE1019 Introduction to Ship Master's Business
MARE1021 Ship Construction
MARE1023 Electronic Navigational Aids
MARE1024 GMDSS Part 1
MARE1026 Seamanship
MARE1030 Coastal Navigation 1
MARE2005 Transverse Stability
MARE2012 Industrial and Environmental Safety
MARE2013 Signals and Communications
MARE2014 Simulated Navigation
MARE2022 Ocean Navigation 1
MARE2026 Ocean Navigaton 2
MARE2028 Navigational Safety 2
MARE2029 Cargo Work 1
MARE2030 Coastal Navigation 2
MARE2031 Magnetic Compass Adjustment
MARE3015 Shipmaster's Business
MARE3024 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
MARE3025 Longitudinal Stability
MARE3029 Advanced Seamanship and Bridge Resource Management
MARE3030 Advanced Navigational Safety
MARE3031 Navigational Systems and Instruments
MARE3032 Leadership and Managerial Skills
MARE3033 Cargo Work 2
MARE3034 Naval Architecture
MARE3035 Advanced Engineering Knowledge for Navigation
MATH1018 Introduction to Technical Mathematics
MATH1019 Technical Mathematics
MATH2007 Spherical Mathematics
MENG1017 Applied Mechanics
METE2002 Meteorology 1
METE2003 Meteorology 2
PHYS3000 Physics

Communications Courses

To be selected at time of registration from the College list, as determined by testing.

Co-op Work Terms

COOP1033 Marine Navigation Work Term 1
COOP2031 Marine Navigation Work Term 2
COOP3012 Marine Nav Co-op Work Term 3

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Articulation Agreements

A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.georgianc.on.ca/academics/articulations/