HS/GED and Industry Training Certification
$20K to $80K
Jobs: STATEWIDE
Operates boats carrying passengers. Responsible for operation of the entire vessel and safety of all persons on board. There are two positions within this job class: the Entry-level license allows for up to six paying customers on a vessel smaller than 100 gross tons, and the Master 100-gross-ton license focuses on ferry services and large, whale-watching boats carrying 150-250 passengers. Just think: most people pay to do this once in their lifetime. You get to do it every day.
Here’s what you need:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Industry training certification required
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Here’s where you get it:
| Course/Program | Provider/Location | Degree | Certification | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistance Towing | AVTEC – Seward | No | USCG | 1 day |
| Marine Transportation | UAS Ketchikan Campus | AAS | USCG | 2-3 years |
| Marine Transportation | UAS Ketchikan Campus | OEC | USCG | 1 year |
| Master 100 Ton/OUPV | UAS Ketchikan Campus | No | USCG | 2 weeks |
| Operator of an Uninspected Vessel (OUPV) | AVTEC – Seward | No | USCG | 3 days |
| Radar Observer Recert | AVTEC – Seward | No | USCG | 1 day |
| Radar Observer Refresher | AVTEC – Seward | No | USCG | 3 days |
| Radar Observer Refresher | UAS Ketchikan Campus | No | USCG | 3 days |
| Radar Observer Unlimited | AVTEC – Seward | No | USCG | 1 week |
| Radar Observer Unlimited | UAS Ketchikan Campus | No | USCG | 1 week |
| Small Vessel Operator | UAS Ketchikan Campus | No | No | 3 days |
| Upgrade to 200 Ton Master/Mate | UAS Ketchikan Campus | No | USCG | 3 days |
| Able Seaman | AVTEC – Seward | No | Pre-Req for 100 Ton | 10 days |
| Basic Training | AVTEC – Seward | No | USCG | 5 days |
| Proficiency in Survival Craft | AVTEC – Seward | No | USCG | 4 days |
| Vessel Security Officer | AVTEC – Seward | No | USCG | 2 days |
| Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vehicles (Restricted) or ROUPV | AVTEC – Seward | No | USCG | 3 days |
| Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Certification | Alaska Marine Safety Education Association | No | USCG Drill Conductor Card | 2 days |
AMEC is a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
