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Marine Cook

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  • School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades
  • Duration: 41 Weeks

Applications are closed to international applicants.

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This 41-week program prepares students for a career as a Marine Cook, working on a seafaring vessel.  Students are required to complete all aspects of the program curriculum as well as the Marine Emergency Duties (MED) certification, and a 30-day sea service that involves working in the galley on an offshore vessel. 
 
Upon completion of the training, students are required to pass two final examinations, the theory (written) portion and the practical application component, that are a requirement of Transport Canada’s Marine Safety Branch.  Graduates can then apply to Transport Canada for Ship’s Cook certification.
 
In addition to a Certificate in Marine Cooking, graduates earn certificates in Marine Advanced First Aid, Security Awareness Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties, and BS-STCW95.

 
OUTCOMES
As a graduate of the Marine Cook program, graduates will have the knowledge and skills that will allow them to: 
  1. Plan menus ensuring nutritional needs are met. 
  2. Order food and kitchen supplies for crew, with plan for duration of voyage.
  3. Make optimum use of food supplies and manage inventory, reducing waste while offering high quality, and nutritious meal plans.
  4. Prepare high quality foods ensuring meal service in a timely manner.
  5. Offer a variety of foods to administer to food preferences, cultural desires, allergies, and other dietary needs.
  6. Maintain the quality and safety of food in preparation, service, and storage.
  7. Know that a well-fed crew is a productive crew.
  8. Maintain galley equipment and tools in a safe and hygienic manner.
  9. Participate in vessel related duties according to the requirements of ship.
CERTIFICATIONS
In addition to the formal semester courses listed in the program of students, students in the Marine Cook program are required to obtain certifications in the following areas:
  • BS - STCW95
  • Marine Advanced First Aid
  • Security Awareness Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

Note: Students should be aware that additional fees and expenses apply for these certifications.
ACCREDITATION
The Marine Cook program has been accredited with Transport Canada since January 2008.   

Admission Requirements


Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:
 
1. High School
High School Graduation
2. Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile).  It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
i.  Mathematics: 1102A, 1102B, 1102C and 2012A, 2102B, 2102C or 3102A, 3102B and 3102C
ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses, including those outlined above, have been completed.
3. Trades Bridging (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades)
Trades Bridging Certificate
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
 
ADDITIONAL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT:
A medical, by a Transport Canada-approved Marine Medical Examiner is required for admission into the program. 

Courses


CODE TITLE  
Semester 1   Hrs
MA1085
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Culinary Math 60
TS1520
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WHMIS 6
MO1100
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Orientation to Professional Cooking 15
MO1110
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Canadian Food Safety 12
MO1113
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Sanitation & Safety 18
MO1340
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Tools & Equipment 18
MO1130
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Receiving & Storage 10
MO1120
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Basic Cooking Methods 30
MO1230
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Food Presentation 15
MC1062 Computer Essentials 15
MO1140
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Vegetables, Mushrooms & Fruits 40
MO1302
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Legumes, Gains, Pasta & Dumplings 30
MO1170
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Potatoes 30
MO1306
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Dairy Products 12
MO1330
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Marine Safety & Security Certifications 90
CM2161 Communication Essentials 36
Note: Students should be aware that additional fees and expenses apply for the certifications covered in MO1330
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Marine Safety and Security Certifications.  Students will be required to hold valid certifications prior to MO1360
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Sea Service.
     
Semester 2   Hrs
MO1180
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Stocks & Soups 30
MO1185
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Sauces & Glazes 42
MO1200
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Poultry Handling and Preparation 45
MO1220
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Fish & Shellfish 40
MO1190
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Meat Handling & Preparation 90
MO1160
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Breakfast Cookery 30
MO1240
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Salads & Salad Dressings 30
MO1250
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Sandwiches 20
MO1304
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Cultural Cooking 30
MO1301
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Hors d'Oeuvres 18
MO1350
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Nutrition 12
MO1370
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Menu Planning & Costing 20
SD1761 Workplace Essentials 24
     
Semester 3   Hrs
MO1260
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Orientation to Baking 30
MO1270
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Yeast Products 24
MO1280
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Pies & Pastries 30
MO1290
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Quick Breads 24
MO1310
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Desserts 24
MO1320
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Cookies & Squares 24
MO1300
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Cakes & Icings 24
MO1380
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Marine Cooking Theory Exam 6
MO1390
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Marine Cooking Practical Exam 18
MO1360
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Sea Service 30 days

 

Careers & Pathways


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find employment opportunities on government regulated vessels and private vessels.  Examples of areas with a need for Marine Cooks include the marine industry, tourism, and the military.


Tuition & Fees


Canadian Students

The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Application fees must be paid for each application to the College.
    Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Trades programs (per week) - $88.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Trades programs (per week) - $88.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Trades programs (per 30 hours) - $88.00

Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

 

International Students

A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • The following fees are due within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
    • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
      Student must pay this non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
    • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
      Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Natural Resources & Industrial Trades (per semester) - $4,685.00
Exceptions:
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (per semester) - $5,311.00
  • Commercial Driver (per semester) - $5,311.00
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
  • Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
  • All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00


Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Natural Resources & Industrial Trades (per semester) - $2,344.00
Exceptions:
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
  • Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
  • All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00
Exceptions:
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
  • Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
  • All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Estimated Program Costs

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2024-2025. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 


Making Payments

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
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Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).



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