sector focused training. nobody will argue that nunavut’s economy has enormous growth potential
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Nobody will argue that Nunavut’s economy has enormous growth potential
25 communities - All with attachment to the sea
Marine Careers! – not just jobs!
Sea Why!
In Nunavut the Marine Institute works with the Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium
Who is Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium?
Partnership established to provide training in all sectors of the
fishing/marine industry in Nunavut
Annual Budget of
approximately $3.5 million
Delivering training
since mid-2005
NFTC
Governments
InuitOrganizations
EducationalInstitutions
Industry Partners
Training Courses
Vessel Operation
• Presea• Bridgewatch Rating• Helmsman• Marine Diesel Mechanic• Fishing Masters III and IV• Watchkeeping Mate• Small Vessel Operator Proficiency• Small Engine Repair• Inshore Navigation• Cargo Vessel Operations
Fishing Related
• Factory Worker• Fishery Observer• Gear Technology• Quality Management - Processing• Sanitation and Hygiene (processing)
Additional Training Courses• First Aid• WHMIS• Fall Arrest• Confined Space Awareness• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Awareness• Other courses that are responsive to the needs
of industry that will benefit and provide employment to Nunavummiut
Our Training Centers!
Community Based – for courses that require little specialized equipment, such as Gear Technology, Small Engine, Navigation and SVOP
Regionally Based – for courses that require more specialized equipment, such as Presea and Marine Emergency Duties A-1 (MED A-1)
Outside of Nunavut - for more specialized training such as Advanced Marine Emergency Duty and Marine Diesel Mechanic
Our system has two complete and independent bridge/vessel stations.
Our Ice Module enables vessel navigation training in cold weather conditions (below 0 °C) and/or in ice-infested areas, reducing the possibility of accidents at sea.
Our Fishing Module allows courses in basic fishing processes, fishing vessel manouevering and acoustic device handling.
Specialized Training Equipment- Bridge Training Simulator
Our Track Record1,000 course participants92% course completion rate700 have been employed3 years ago, we had about 30
full time offshore fishers; we now count over 100!
10 – 15 employed on cargo vessels
200 inshore fishers50 in the processing plants
CAREERS!!!!!
Thank-You!
