Training and Career Development

Depending on your area of interest, there are a number of private and public learning facilities that provide top-notch training and education. We invite you to learn more about the opportunities that exist through the following websites.

Marine Industry Workforce Development Committee Update (June, 2009):
(Free) HR Handbook for Marine Service Employers

The MIWDC is pleased to announce the launch of its new Human Resources Toolkit. Designed specifically for small to medium sized businesses involved in the recreational marine industry in British Columbia, the Toolkit provides detailed descriptions of human resources topics and includes samples and templates to get you started in your own customized program. Digital copies of this important 105-page manual are free to marine industry companies. A limited supply of printed copies are available free on a first come, first serve basis (one per company). To request a printed copy, please e-mail: westocastboatyard@shaw.ca or download the digital copy here.

BC Marine Service Industry - The Boat and Yacht Professionals
The recreational marine industry is one of BC’s largest and most vital industries. It includes boat manufacturing and repair yards, marinas, marine sales and a range of other businesses related to pleasure crafting. The marine industry operates year round, with a peak season from spring to early fall. The industry employs thousands of British Columbians and will need almost 200 more workers by 2010.

Quadrant Marine Institute
Quadrant Marine Institute Inc. is a private marine institute providing training for boat and yacht building, repair and maintenance. Quadrant delivers apprenticeship training for technicians employed in the recreational marine industry, and pre-employment training for newcomers to this exciting field.

North Island College
North Island College’s Marine Training Centre offers programs and courses for both the commercial and recreational marine industry.

Camosun College
Camosun College’s Nautical Department regularly schedules Transport Certificate upgrading courses for Master Limited 60 Ton, Watchkeeping Mate and more.

Pacific Marine Training Institute – British Columbia Institute of Technology
PMTI offers a number of courses on marine engineering, navigation and electronic skills development. As a fully-accredited, provincial learning institute, BCIT has a number of programs that will provide access to jobs within the recreational marine industry.