Department: Marine

Program Description: The purpose of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction & practical training to prepare students to obtain various documents, licenses, and endorsements issued by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) & the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These credentials are required for a variety of jobs in the field of marine operations. The program prepares individuals to obtain credentials for employment on inland, near-coastal, and ocean-going vessels. It also assists individuals who wish to upgrade their credentials. The program provides instruction in subjects associated with marine safety, including seamanship, emergency procedures, communications, navigation, watchkeeping, and maritime law.

The program emphasizes safe & efficient work practices & basic occupational skills. Program content is organized into competency-based courses that the student must successfully complete. These occupational competencies are derived from industry & certification standards. They are essential to achieving success in the marine industry.

The Marine Operations program is comprised of individual programs related to a specific certification in the marine industry. For licensing and/or certification, students must meet certain requirements, which includes proof of age and U. S. citizenship, character references, documentation of work experience on vessels, and physical standards including drug screens.

Program Coordinator: Gale Williamson

Special Comments: To be considered for Marine Operation Course(s), an applicant must:

1. Submit a completed application to the LaMPI Facility.
2. Applicants are screened on a case-by-case basis for entry into marine courses by marine faculty. Placement in a course may be determined by one or more of the following:  Sea time, sea experience, licensure(s), certification(s), and/or written correspondence regarding related work experience.

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully complete the desired course(s) in the Marine Operations Program will be able to:

• successfully demonstrate, discuss, and/or apply specific competencies that are derived from industry and USCG certification standards esential to achieving success in the marine industry.
• meet requirements in individual programs related to a specific certification in the marine industry.

To download the Marine Operations Brochure, please click here.

Marine Operations Program Requirements

PSC/AB Classes for Spring 2010

Click here for the 2010 Course Schedule and Price List

Click here for the Marine Schedule