Course Details

Institute:Camosun College

Length of the program:30 hrs.

For Masters, Navigating Officers, and Bridge Watch Keepers. Focus is on the practical skills required to ensure the safety of the ship, its personnel and cargo, and the protection of the environment. Topics include Bridge Resource Management (BRM) concepts; error chain and situational awareness; bridge organization, leadership, and teamwork; Pilot and crew relationship; passage planning, execution, and recording; effective communication skills; and emergency preparedness.

Textbooks:

- Bridge Team Management, Capt. A.J. Swift - On loan from the Nautical Library
- Bridge Procedures Guide, ICS - On loan from the Nautical Library

Prerequisites:

Certificate of Competency and sea experience.

In order to take this course, you must bring the following to class on the first day:

- Your Candidate Document Number (CDN)
- A copy of your Certificate of Competency
- A government-issued photo ID

Trade:Maritime Trades
Mode:In Person
Funded by:Future Skills Grant