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Bridge Watch Rating

Get the skills you need for a career at sea

Bridge Watch Rating forms part of a team involved in the following activities:
  • Keeping a lookout
  • Steering the vessel
  • Operating communication systems
  • Handling ropes and chains
  • Anchoring and mooring
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Assisting in cargo operations

The Bridge Watch Rating program

This 12-week full-time entry-level program is based on modular courses and provides you with the following training certificates:
  • BCIT Recognition of Training in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Industry Canada Radio Restricted Operator Certificate – Maritime Commercial (ROC – MC)
  • Marine Basic First Aid Certificate (MBFA)
Successful completion will also make you eligible for four months of sea time remission. Please note: this Transport Canada accredited course requires 90% attendance and an aggregated 70% passing grade. To achieve full Transport Canada certification, you must complete an additional two months of sea time, as well as STCW Basic Safety Training (MEDI 1510) and STCW Survival Craft training (MEDI 1810).
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