Job requirements Coast Guard Vessel Third Watchkeeping Engineer in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a Coast Guard vessel third watchkeeping engineer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Engineer officers, water transport (NOC 72603).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a three-year cadet program in marine engineering from an approved marine training institute or approximately three years of experience as an engine room crew member and six months of formal training at an approved marine training institute or approximately three years of experience as an engine mechanic and six months of experience as an engine room crew member are required for certification as a fourth class marine engineer.
- A marine engineer officer certificate of competency, issued by Transport Canada, is required.
Professional certification and licensing
We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.
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