Job requirements Chief Engineer - Water Transport in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region
Find out what you typically need to work as a chief engineer - water transport in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region. 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
Newfoundland and LabradorIf this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.
- If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
- If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.
Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
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