Professional Mariner Program - Certificate of Acheivement

Students may complete the Certificate of Achievement in two semesters. A total of 18 units must be completed for the Certificate as specified below.

Required Courses:

Required Courses Course ID Units
Maritime Industry Marine Activities 151 2

Boat Handling Basic Skills

Marine Activities 152 3
Marine Basic Safety Training Marine Activities 153 4
Yacht Keeping & Engine Maintenance Marine Activities 154 2
Navigation for Deckhands Marine Activities 155 2
Maritime Environment Marine Activities 156 2
  Total 15

 

Elective Courses

Three units must be taken from the following courses:

Elective Courses Course ID Units
Introduction to Sailing Marine Activities 147 AB 1
Introduction to Keel Boats Marine Activities 148 AB 1
Introduction to Ocean Sailing Marine Activities 149 AB 1
Fitness Programs Physical Education 107AD .5-3
Strength and Conditioning Physical Education 108AD .5-3
Swimming Physical Education 143AD .5-1.5
Swimming for Fitness Physical Education 146AD .5-2.5
Health Education Health Education 100 3
Personal Financial Success Business 120 3
Personal Leadership Leadership Studies 180 3
Cooking Essentials Food and Nutrition 120 1
Any Marine Science Class    
Any Foreign Language Class    
     

STCW

Completion of the Marine Basic Safety Course will qualify the student for the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) certificate.

For more information, contact:

 

Debbie Dunne, Professional Mariner Program Assistant
(949) 945-9412
ddunne@occ.cccd.edu
Brochure available upon request.