DOMCOR MARINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The Marine Certificate Program has been designed to provide small vessel operators with the knowledge and skills to operate a small vessel of not more than 5 gross tonnes and not operating more than 25 nautical miles off shore. The subject matter delivered in this course meets the requirements of a stand-alone course that addresses the particular need for the minimum training of operators of commercial vessels, other than tugs and fishing vessels, up to 5 gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal, class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage and for fishing vessels up to 15 gross tonnage or 12 meters’ overall length.
Prerequisites – 16 years of age or older, A valid Government Identification is required and must be presented for registration and to the instructor on the first day of course commencement A statement of health form shall be completed on the first day of the course. A valid Medical Certificate is required to be submitted prior to start of course. Trainees are expected to be in a good state of health and physically capable of fully taking part in all program activities. Trainees are expected to participate in all physical training requirements. A Candidate Document Number (CDN) is required in order to obtain a Department of Transport certificate. Applicants without a CDN must fill out an “Application for a Candidate Document Number (CDN)”, which can be found on Transport Canada’s website. The completed application, together with two (2) documents as proof of identity, must be submitted in person to the closest Transport Canada office. Without exception, any candidate not in compliance will be refused and billed for the full course.
MARINE EMERGENCY DUTIES MED A-3
This course is a valuable component in learning basic safety in the marine environment. The course is designed to give new entrants to the small vessel commercial or fishing industry.
The key elements covered in the course include but are not limited to:
- Hazards and emergencies
- Marine fire fighting
SMALL VESSEL OPERATOR PROFICIENCY TRAINING (SVOP)
The subject matter delivered in this course addresses the particular need for the minimum training of operators of commercial vessels, other than tugs and fishing vessels, up to 5 gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal, class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage and for fishing vessels up to 15 gross tonnage or 12 meters’ overall length. The course will provide the participant with the skills and knowledge to operate such a vessel.
The key elements covered in the course include but are not limited to:
- Legal aspects and requirements of non-pleasure small vessel operation
- Canadian Shipping Act and Canadian regulations
MARINE BASIC FIRST AID
This basic two-day Red Cross course offers an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the marine/fishing industry for those providing first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near-coastal voyage, class 2, or on a vessel on sheltered waters.
Course Content
- Resuscitation techniques (including CPR C)
- Other topics including improvising bandages, rescue in enclosed spaces, infectious diseases, and personal health and hygiene
RESTRICTED OPERATOR CERTIFICATE – MARITIME (ROC-M)
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS).
A Radio Operator’s Certificate-Maritime (ROC-M) is required to operate a marine VHF or MF radio. This course will teach you the proper use of Marine VHF radio, including new DSC radios. You will learn the various priority of radio calls, and the proper method of making and responding to these calls. You will also learn how GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) works.
New students will be required to write both examinations and will receive their Restricted Operator Certificate (Marine) with the DSC Endorsement. The way it is organized through Industry Canada, you must pass both modules in order to get the certificate, regardless of the radio you have on board. The certificate you hold is good for life and is still 100% valid regardless of the model of VHF radio you have on board.
