Officers train through the 4-year, fully paid Canadian Coast Guard College Officer Training Program (BTech Nautical Sciences + Transport Canada certification). Ship crew (deckhands) apply to federal postings and need Transport Canada MED and ratings.
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| Summary | Officers train through the 4-year, fully paid Canadian Coast Guard College Officer Training Program (BTech Nautical Sciences + Transport Canada certification). Ship crew (deckhands) apply to federal postings and need Transport Canada MED and ratings. | source |
| Issuing body · Url | Official page | source |
| Credential | REQUIRED: Transport Canada marine certificates (officers via CCG College; deckhands STCW Basic Safety + Survival Craft + Bridge Watch Rating per job posters) | source |
| Licence status | required | source |
| Officer program | 4 years; tuition, room and board, books, uniforms paid plus monthly allowance; graduates get a BTech, TC certification and CCG employment | source |
We could not confirm these on an official page, so we left them out: Pay, Camp or remote housing.
REQUIRED: Transport Canada marine certificates (officers via CCG College; deckhands STCW Basic Safety + Survival Craft + Bridge Watch Rating per job posters)
Canadian Coast Guard; Transport Canada.
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