Programs will begin January 2014 in Gander and September 2014 at the Prince Philip Drive campus in St. John’s
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This course will proceed depending on the number of interested students. Submit your Application to CNA Gander or Prince Philip Drive
This program is a 39 week program which will prepare students for careers as marine cooks, working in an offshore environment. Students are required to complete all aspects of the course curriculum as well as the Marine Emergency Duties (MED) segment, and a 28-day work term (sea-time) which involves working in the galley of an offshore commercial vessel. This program is designed to meet the ever-growing demand for professionals within the food service industry, with an emphasis on the offshore environment.
Entrance Requirements Applicants must possess one of the following:
Provincial high school completion (or equivalent) OR
Grade XI public examination pass (or equivalent) OR
Adult Basic Education (ABE) graduation certificate OR
Persons 19 years of age or older who do not meet the educational prerequisites for this program may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause
Funding Funding for this program may be available through Canada Student Loans or other funding agencies.
Application Process Interested parties are required to fill out and submit a full-time application form along with pertinent educational information to the Leaner Services Department at Gander Campus.
Program of Studies Students who successfully complete all the requirements of the course can qualify for the following documents:
Certificate in Marine Cooking: College of the North Atlantic
Ship's Cook Certificate of Qualifications: Ministry of Transport, Government of Canada
National Sanitation Training Certificate: Canadian Restaurant and Food Services Association
Marine Emergency Duties (MED) Certificate: Ministry of Transport, Government of Canada
MED Includes: Basic Safety STCW 95 (6 days)
Marine First Aid Advanced (2 days)
Ministry of Transport Canadian Seaman's Log Book, Cooking: Ministry of Transport, Government of Canada
Special Notes:
A valid seafarer’s medical is required for some of the certificates listed above - Medical must be performed by a physician approved by OSSC, M.I. (list available upon request). Both a Seafarer (Marine) Medical and Marine Institute medical are required.
Passports are required for work-term at sea.
Alcohol and drug testing will be required for work-term at sea.
Personal supplies and clothing: approximately $800.00 (this includes knife set, safety footwear, uniforms, piping bags, decorating tips, etc).
Textbooks: $600.00. Health & Dental Insurance (required unless covered elsewhere): approximately $500.00. Seafarers and Marine Institute Medicals: $200.00 For Additional Information Contact: