Marine Operations - L E Fletcher Technical Community College

Marine Operations from L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a Campus Certificate Marine degree that prepares you for a Transportation career. 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. 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. View more details on L E Fletcher Technical Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Marine courses.