Job requirements Deck Officer - Water Transport in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a deck officer - water transport in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Deck officers, water transport (NOC 72602).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of deck officer cadet program from an approved nautical institute or one to three years of experience as a member of a deck crew is required.
- A deck officer certificate of competency, issued by Transport Canada, is required.
- For ship pilots, a ship pilot licence and a master certificate of competency are required.
Professional certification and licensing
We don’t have information on professional certification requirements. According to our records, this occupation is not regulated in Canada.
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