Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Bridge Watch Rating in Port Hawkesbury Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
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Port Hawkesbury Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
5,845
(c. USD4,190.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
For those with a spirit of adventure, this might be your ideal career path. The program immerses you in every facet of maritime work through blended classroom instruction and practical training in workshops, simulators, and onboard vessels. You'll master deck operations (including seamanship, docking procedures, cargo handling), bridge operations (steering, navigation monitoring, navigational aids), and emergency protocols.
When possible, organized tours and field trips will supplement classroom learning with real-world exposure to shipboard systems.
Additional details
Most employers in this sector mandate up-to-date criminal background checks during recruitment. Existing criminal records could affect employment prospects.
To graduate, students must maintain 90% attendance and achieve passing scores of 70% in practical assessments and 60% in written tests.
Non-citizens should note that Transport Canada certification may require citizenship or permanent residency status. Prospective international students should confirm training validity with their home government before enrollment.
Career opportunities
Program graduates qualify for various maritime positions, including bridge crew support, deck operations, and vessel maintenance roles.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
5,845