Professional Mariner, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CN_MRPM
Control Number: 18998
Financial Aid Eligible
Curriculum includes career path identification and job search preparation in the maritime industry, maritime environment, seamanship, marine safety, boat handling, navigation, and boat maintenance. In addition to lecture, most courses include hands-on practical exercises.
Students must be able to swim 50 yards and tread water for 10 minutes. Previous boating experience is advantageous but not required. Facility fees will be charged.
Program Outcomes
- Communicate verbally and in writing in a clear manner and with correct nautical protocol.
- Identify maritime career paths along with required U.S. Coast Guard licensing requirements.
- Demonstrate safe operation and maintenance of vessels.
- Demonstrate prevention and safety response in First Aid, Personal Survival and Social Responsibility at sea, as well as fire prevention and response.
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MARA A150 | Coastal Navigation | 3 |
| MARA A151 | Maritime Industry | 2 |
| MARA A152 | Boat Handling and Seamanship | 3 |
| MARA A153 | Marine Basic Safety Training | 4 |
| MARA A154 | Yachtkeeping and Engine Maintenance | 2 |
| MARA A156 | Maritime Environment | 2 |
| Restricted Electives | 3-5 | |
Any Foreign Language | ||
| Personal Financial Success | ||
| Cultural Foods | ||
| Personal Health | ||
or PUBH A100 | Personal Health | |
| Fitness Programs I | ||
| Strength and Conditioning | ||
| Swimming for Fitness Level 1 | ||
| Personal Leadership | ||
| Introduction to Sailing | ||
| Intermediate Sailing - Intro to Keel Boats | ||
| Introduction to Ocean Sailing | ||
| Radar Observer | ||
| Professional Mariner Internship and Professional Mariner Internship Lecture | ||
| USCG License Exam Preparation | ||
Any Marine Science Course | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus 1 | ||
| Total Units | 19-21 | |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| MARA A156 | Maritime Environment | 2 |
| MARA A151 | Maritime Industry | 2 |
| MARA A152 | Boat Handling and Seamanship | 3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MARA A153 | Marine Basic Safety Training | 4 |
| MARA A154 | Yachtkeeping and Engine Maintenance | 2 |
| MARA A150 | Coastal Navigation | 3 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE(S) (See Requirements) | 3-5 | |
| Units | 12-14 | |
| Total Units | 19-21 | |