18 Marine and Ocean Sciences Certificate Programs

This Certificate in Marine Pollution Prevention and Management course provides a comprehensive knowledge of the overall framework governing marine pollution, including applicable regulations, compliance requirements and related management strategies. It presents an integrated approach, analysing the many sources of pollution, describing best practices for minimising contamination, responding to accidents and exploring legal ramifications throughout the maritime and offshore sectors.

The Certificate in Marine Consultancy delivers the essential knowledge and expertise required to successfully deliver professional and specialist advice as a marine consultant in the shipping or offshore energy sectors. From surveying to expert witness work, from business development to financial management, it is a crucial course.

The Certificate in Marine Insurance delivers the essential knowledge and expertise required to build and enhance your understanding of the industry, including an examination of cargo insurance; Hull and Machinery insurance; and other policies and how they work in practice.

Marine warranty surveys play an essential role in reducing the risk of loss or damage in high-value marine construction and transportation projects along with offshore energy installation and operations activities. This popular tutored distance learning course addresses the core competencies of warranty surveying while presenting the knowledge and practical techniques employed in this specialised field.

This 12-week Certificate in Marine Claims program covers wet and dry claims, and it is applicable to both new entrants to the field as well as more experienced practitioners who are looking to fill gaps in their knowledge and develop a broader perspective of maritime commerce.

The 12-week Certificate in Shipyard and Boatyard Management delivers the essential knowledge and expertise required to successfully manage shipyards and boatyards effectively. An effective introduction to the management of shipyards and boatyards

The ship sale and purchase market is cyclical, and at times volatile. Trading conditions for ship sale and purchase, whether generally or for ships in specific sectors, can change quickly in response to global economic conditions. Where a market trend occurs in the time between signing a contract and completing the sale, one party or the other will have a commercial interest in escaping from the contract.

The retention of seafarers is a major issue in the shipping industry. Effective crew management is vital for shipping companies, and in today’s economy, effective manning will prove to be even more important. Knowing the how-tos is essential to creating better working environments and keeping crews happier and safer. In just 12 short weeks, the online Certificate in Crew Manning will give you the exact tools and knowledge for effective crew management.

Ship repair is an integral part of a ship’s lifetime cycle. Whether it is planned as a routine event a long time in advance or arranged on an “as required” basis to keep a ship operational, it is a process all ships will encounter. This Certificate in Ship Repair Contract Management course will help students understand how to manage the process from a contractual point of view, and how to manage the repair taking into consideration quality, guarantees, risk, and more.

Marine Diesel Mechanics are engine specialists. They have expert knowledge of electrical and engine systems in diesel-powered marine vessels and equipment. You’ll learn how to install, repair and maintain major mechanical components of commercial machinery.

A certificate of achievement as a Marine Diving Technician certifies professional commercial divers for employment under ANSI/ACDE-01-1998 industry standards. The training curriculum includes instruction in all phases of commercial diving, hyperbaric medicine, bell/saturation diving emergency medicine, and remote-operated vehicles (ROVs) to name but a few. Teamwork and Safety are the prime emphases of marine technician training. Students completing the certificate program receive industry certifications which are required for employment. Students completing the full certificate program have the option to seek employment in the marine industry or combine their completed coursework toward an Associate in Science degree in Marine Technology at SBCC.

Do you want to become a zookeeper or aquarist? Do you dream of working with carnivores, primates, marine mammals, or other exotic wildlife? If so, our Certificate Program in Zoo and Aquarium Science is for you!

The Boat Manufacturing Service Technology program prepares students for employment in the manufacture and service of boats. Students learn the basics of boat design and implement those designs in various components and/or complete boats or yachts.

Training for underwater construction jobs performing inspection, installation, maintenance, and recovery as an Air/Mixed Gas Surface Supplied Diver, including both topside and underwater wet welding training.

The training to become an ordinary seaman consists of the voyage onboard the Training Ship DANMARK and craftsmanship workshop training ashore at MARTEC in Frederikshavn, Denmark. After completing the training and 12 months of seagoing service, the path is cleared to apply to a navigation school or 20 weeks finishing course at MARTEC that brings a certificate as an able-bodied seaman.