Maritime Technology Program
Division of Technical Studies
Program Mission
The mission of the Maritime Technology program is to provide students with foundational skills and competencies that will create and promote a sustainable employee base of individuals who are better prepared and trained for professional careers in the maritime industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Maritime Technology Program will be able to:
- Construct knots and splice(s) in marlinespike seamanship as per United States Coast Guard requirements.
- Facilitate appropriate actions upon discovery of a shipboard fire.
- Differentiate light configurations on various types of vessels.
- Employ lifesaving appliances with proper usage.
- Analyze information in government publications as applicable to marine information.
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campuses/Sites Offered
- Lacombe Campus (Lacombe)
Technical Diploma in Maritime Technology
The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the Technical Diploma:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Courses (listed below) | 24 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Maritime Technology | 22 | |
Total Hours | 46 |
Required Courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
IMTV 1100 | Basic Welding | 3 |
IMTV 1200 | Basic Hydraulics | 3 |
IMTV 1501 | Maritime Life | 3 |
IMTV 1510 | STCW - Basic Training | 3 |
ELEC 1120 | Basic Electricity | 5 |
ELEC 1230 | National Electric Code | 4 |
SPCH 1015 | Introduction to Speaking | 3 |
or SPCH 1025 | Intro to Interpersonal Com | |
Total Hours | 24 |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Marine Transportation Technology:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
IMTV 1520 | Seamanship I | 3 |
IMTV 2100 | Marine Weather & Meteorology | 3 |
IMTV 2110 | Marine Hazardous Materials | 3 |
IMTV 2120 | Introduction To Marine Safety | 3 |
IMTV 2130 | Marine Elec Navigation & Radar | 3 |
IMTV 2140 | Intro Maritime Transportation | 3 |
ELEC 1330 | Generators/Motors&Transformers | 4 |
Total Hours | 22 |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies
The highest exit point in the Maritime Technology program is the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Maritime Technology. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
General Education Core | 15 | |
Technical Diploma in Maritime Technology | 46 | |
Total Hours | 61 |
Special Comments:
- Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 years.
- Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
Career Information
Career Opportunities
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