Mineral and Metal Processing

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Food Related Labour

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Pulp, Paper and Printing

Textile Manufacturing 

Forestry and Woodwork

Product Manufacturing

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Careers in Construction and Building Renovations

Construction and Building Renovations

Careers in Maintenance, Processing and Utilities

Maintenance, Processing and Utilities

Rail and Land Transportation

Air and Water Transportation

Careers in Agriculture, Horticulture and Farming

Agriculture, Horticulture and Farming

Labour & Technical Skills

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a boat operator in B.C., you are required to complete essential marine safety training courses. You must complete a Marine Emergency Duties (MED) training course as well as one of the following: Master, Master Limited or Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) Certification. Visit the Transport Canada website to view available approved courses from recognized institutions in B.C. 

Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations

Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to serve as captains, executive officers, engineers and ranking mates on commercially licensed inland, coastal and ocean-going vessels. These programs include courses in maritime traditions and law; maritime policy; economics and management of commercial marine operations; basic naval architecture and engineering; shipboard power systems engineering; crew supervision; and administrative procedures.

Nautical science/merchant marine officer

Marine and Nautical Programs

Boat and cable ferry operators and workers in related occupations operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems and operate cable ferries and ferry terminals. This unit group also includes boat operators, and owner-operators, who operate small motorboats or watercraft to transport passengers or freight. They are employed by the federal government, cable ferry companies, ferry terminals, marine companies and canal, port or harbour authorities. Owner-operators of small boats are self-employed.

Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors assemble, finish and inspect components or products of various materials, such as jewellery, silverware, buttons, pencils, non-prescription lenses, brushes, clocks and watches, musical instruments, sporting goods, toys, boats and other miscellaneous products. They are employed by a wide variety of manufacturing companies.

 For information and how to apply visit the institution's site: 

[Individual Courses in Marine](https://prosit.camosun.ca/public/category/programArea.do?method=load&selectedProgramAreaId=1830589)

Individual Courses in Marine

 For information and how to apply visit the institution's site: 

[Individual Courses in Nautical](https://prosit.camosun.ca/public/category/programArea.do?method=load&selectedProgramAreaId=18087)

Individual Courses in Nautical

For information and how to apply visit the institution's site: 

[Individual Courses in Marine Training](https://www.nic.bc.ca/programs/continuing-education/marine-training.html)

Individual Courses in Marine Training

For information visit the institution's website: 

[Marine Essentials Plus Enhanced Statement of Completion](https://www.nic.bc.ca/programs/programs/continuing-education-and-training/marine-essentials-plus-enhanced.html)

Educational Path

Marine and Nautical Programs

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