The Canadian marine emergency duties training course is available as a stand-alone program, or as a part of a marine engineering technology degree. The program is intended for individuals first entering the marine industry who have not received prior training in emergency situations that can arise at sea.
The only prerequisite required for admittance to the stand-alone program is that applicants are at least 16 years of age at the time of entry. Applicants to the degree program must possess a secondary school diploma or the equivalent.
Topics discussed throughout the program include lifesaving measures, emergency responses, survival rescue, marine environment hazards and safety equipment and records. The course is presented through a combination of theory-based textbook work and practical application. Students have the opportunity to practice emergency skills through water and fire emergencies in a pool and with simulated firefighting experiences.