Programs & Courses
Nautical Training
Students register for a complete program or specific modules within a program—lengths of courses vary within the program. All classes take place at our Interurban Campus.
If you'd like to learn more about Nautical Training contact oxford@camosun.bc.ca, 250–370–4016. If you have questions about admission requirements or your application, contact Enrolment Services at 250-370-3550.
Programs
Certain base programs are offered for the following Certificates of Competency:
- Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal
- Watchkeeping Mate
- Chief Mate & Chief Mate, Near Coastal
- Chief Mate 500T, Domestic
- Master 150T, Domestic
- Master 500T, Domestic*
- Master 500T, Near Coastal*
- Master 3000T, Near Coastal*
- Master Limited (Naut MSC)
- Fishing Master, Third Class*
- Fishing Master 4
- Master Limited 60 Ton*
* Courses for these Certificates will be offered in modules. They may be available for in-class delivery or self-directed studies. Please contact the Nautical Department at 250-370-4016 for information and availability.
Course outlines
- Cargo 2
- Celestial Navigation 2
- Chartwork & Pilotage 2
- Communications 1 & 2
- Construction & Stability 4
- General Ship Knowledge 3
- Meteorology 1
- Navigation Safety 1
- Ship Construction & Stability 3
- Simulated Electronic Navigation (SEN) 1A
- Simulated Electronic Navigation (SEN) 1B
- Simulated Electronic Navigation, Limited
- Electronic Chart Display & Information System (ECDIS)
Continuing Education Course Offerings
These courses may be offered through Continuing Education, 250–370–4563, or during the evenings by our Nautical Department, 250–370–4016.
- Marine Basic First Aid & CPR
- Marine Emergency Duties MED A1: Basic Safety Course
- Marine Emergency Duties MED A2 (+A1): Small Vessel Safety
- Marine Emergency Duties MED A3: Small Non-pleasure Craft
- Restricted Operator, Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
- October 4–8, 2010
- November 22–26, 2010
- February 21 – 25, 2011
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Self Study
Students that wish to study on their own with minimum instructor tutoring may register for self study. Access is available to study space, lab with internet access, course material and texts.