MENUMENU LOGINJOBS Able Seaman A life of adventure. A lifelong career. Home » Explore Careers » Maritime Careers » Vessel Operations Careers » Able Seaman HS/GED and Certification $60K to $150K Jobs: STATEWIDE Duties include deckhand, helmsman, anchor and gangway watch, general maintenance, sanitation, equipment repair, lifesaving, damage control, and more. Lots more. Able Seaman is the Merchant Marine rank required for employment on most ships. Seems like a lot of great books start with someone taking a job as an Able Seaman. This can be an exciting adventure! Here’s what you need: High school diploma or GED required Industry training certification required Link to Jobs and Other Cool Info: Sailor and Marine Oiler overview Here’s where you get it: Course/Program Provider/Location Degree Certification Length Able Seaman AVTEC – Seward No USCG 2 weeks Able Seaman UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 1 week Advanced Fire Fighting UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 1 week Basic Meteorology AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Basic Training AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Basic Training UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 1 week Basic Training Revalidation AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Basic Training Refresher UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 3 days Crisis Management and Human Behavior UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 2 days Crowd Management AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Crowd Management UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 1 day First Aid/CPR/AED Mariner UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 1 day Intro to Nautical Skills AVTEC – Seward No AVTEC 12 weeks Marine Transportation UAS Ketchikan Campus AAS USCG 2-3 years Marine Transportation UAS Ketchikan Campus OEC USCG 1 year Marlinspike Seamanship AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Proficiency in Survival Craft AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Proficiency in Survival Craft UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 4 days Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 3 days Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) Assessment AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Tankship AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Towing Assistance Mate/Steersman UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 2 days Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Basic Training Revalidation UAS Ketchikan No USCG 2 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). Learn More