Marine Service Technician
What does a Marine Service Technician do?
A Marine Service Technician (MST) is a skilled tradesperson who builds, refits, maintains, surveys and/or repairs vessels up to 150 feet. They work in marinas, boatyards, service centres and specialty businesses serving the ever-growing small craft/recreational marine industry. (quadrantmarine.com)
What do I need to start?
- You must be working in the Marine Service Industry. Contact marine..... if you need help finding work.
- Apprentices must have an Employer Sponsor who can provide work-based learning experiences.
- Both the Apprentice and the Employer Sponsor should look at the MST Program Outline and the scope of the MST trade
- Minimum grade 10 Math and English.
- Contact Quadrant Marine https://www.quadrantmarine.com/ if concerned about your math or language skills.
What are the benefits?
- Apprenticeship Technical Training Certification Level 1
- Student registered with SkilledTradesBC
- WHOLE BOAT instruction in 12 marine subjects (+ how they work together)
- Hands-on workshops for experience and skill development
- Live online demonstrations and theory based on real-world situations
- Instruction by marine industry experts who work in their specialty field every day
- ‘Earn while you learn’ model keeps you working and logging hours toward your certificate
- Workplace support for skill development and competency assessment with your employer at work
When and where is the program offered?
- Full time program - Vancouver, BC: Shelter Island Marina
- LIVE ONLINE CLASSES : One night per week from September to March.
- HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS: One week in December and March/April (Vancouver).
- WORK-BASED TRAINING: Technical training is typically 20% training and 80% practice at work.
What do need for the program?
- Reliable computer, webcam, speakers and internet.
- 70% is required to pass for all trades training.
- 60-90 minutes of reading and assignments per week.
- Respectful engagement and participation in all classes and workshops.
- Regularly check and reply to email and/or text message updates.
- Apply learning and professionalism at work.
How do I register?
- Please see the school Work Experience Teacher for application package
- Participate in a program interview
Please do not apply directly to BCIT for this program. To be eligible for TUITION FREE programming, you must apply through the North Vancouver School District