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Post by Balfour on Mar 19, 2006 18:19:53 GMT -8
I was looking through The Province today, and I found a newspaper add by BCF. They are looking seasonal workers for the summer.
This is the first time I've ever seen BCF advertise for employment in the Newspaper.
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Post by Ferryman on Mar 19, 2006 18:27:20 GMT -8
Yeah, I'm going to look into that this Fall (After I turn 18). But the Captain I was talking to on the Coquitlam today, said they're begging for Deckhands right now. Good News for me then! ;D
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Post by Balfour on Mar 19, 2006 18:42:09 GMT -8
hmm... I might apply then...
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Post by Koastal Karl on Mar 19, 2006 20:33:44 GMT -8
I see they have a advertisement on the site too about it. I am applying at BC Ferries right now. I just gotta get my application in before the 30th!
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Post by NMcKay on Mar 19, 2006 20:48:19 GMT -8
you need a few certs...mostly an a1 and b1 certification
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Post by Balfour on Mar 19, 2006 21:01:56 GMT -8
April 7th, is the deadline over here, if you're applying at Tsawassen or Horseshoe Bay
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Post by Koastal Karl on Mar 19, 2006 21:23:59 GMT -8
oh really?? I aint applying for deckhand so I wouldent need those certificates, just Terminal Attendant, Catering/Stores, just any of those to get in.
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Post by Doug on Mar 19, 2006 21:43:35 GMT -8
Where do you get these certificates?
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Post by NMcKay on Mar 19, 2006 21:44:36 GMT -8
BCIT Marine Campus. 2 7 day courses....then your done
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Post by Koastal Karl on Mar 19, 2006 22:17:11 GMT -8
That's it?? That's not that long. I thought they were long courses. lol!
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Post by Ferryman on Mar 19, 2006 22:21:35 GMT -8
Two 7 day courses? What is this for  ? I'm pretty sure you don't spend 2 weeks at a school, and next thing you know, you're the deckhand for the Queen of Oak Bay..... My course is 4 years...... |
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Post by Retrovision on Mar 19, 2006 22:50:29 GMT -8
Two 7 day courses? What is this for ? I'm pretty sure you don't spend 2 weeks at a school, and next thing you know, you're the deckhand for the Queen of Oak Bay..... lol! especially not when you're dealing with a union! |
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Post by Doug on Mar 20, 2006 19:12:03 GMT -8
Chris: the four year course, believe it or not, is not required by BC Ferries. However, if you have the training from the course, you'd be a Captain a lot sooner than if you didn't take it. And you also have to risk becoming a part-time employee if you don't take it as well, probably.
I'd say it's splitting the difference between a skilled and unskilled worker...the skilled one being the one who has gone through the four year course.
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Post by Dane on Mar 20, 2006 19:55:22 GMT -8
any one have the costs on thsoe courses? I'm upgrading my math 12 tight now, and by upgrading i mean taking it for the first time LOL.
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Post by Ferryman on Mar 20, 2006 21:01:18 GMT -8
The Nautical Sciences course is about $1,500 a year for the first two years, and then it goes down to about $900 I think for the last two, as those are mostly sea time years. So you're probably looking at about $5,000 or so plus the books and everything for the whole course. I don't think you can get much of a better deal than that!
and Doug,
I know the course itself isn't required for BC Ferries, but the course is actually a program, which includes all of the requirements for BC Ferries, such as the bridge watchman, first mate, and a bunch of other Transport Canada certified courses. I believe there's a similar program for engineering onboard ships there as well. But before I do anything with this program, I have to do a number of Transport Canada medical tests, to see if I'm physically fit for the job.
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Post by Dane on Mar 21, 2006 16:39:50 GMT -8
That's very very cheap... most of BC Ferries training is 'in-house' or at least done once you're employed if I'm not mistaken. I'm not sure about the engineering side of the house but that's what I've gathered from people who are doing other jobs at BCF.
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Post by ferrytraveller on Mar 21, 2006 18:01:47 GMT -8
wow, 2 7 day courses for the marine emergency duties eh?? i might have to look into that
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Post by Alex on Mar 22, 2006 18:18:05 GMT -8
Does anyone know if the chief engineers are registered Professional Engineers onboard BC Ferries?
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Post by Engineer on Mar 23, 2006 12:50:03 GMT -8
All BCFerries Engineering Officers are Transport Canada certified .....
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Post by Alex on Mar 23, 2006 15:56:42 GMT -8
All BCFerries Engineering Officers are Transport Canada certified ..... Hmm, okay. I was just wondering, because I know if most cases you're not allowed to call yourself an Engineer unless you have a University degree and are certified by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC). I think the rules are overlooked in traditional cases, such as train engineers, or ships engineers. |
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? I'm pretty sure you don't spend 2 weeks at a school, and next thing you know, you're the deckhand for the Queen of Oak Bay.....
