AB to Mate Program                           

Brochure                                         

Pricing                                         

2008 Schedule

Introduction

This program fulfills all of the STCW95 training requirements needed to attain a Mate’s License up to ‘Unlimited’. Completion of the program will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to take on the duties and responsibilities of a Mate. Program courses are outlined below. The AB to Mate Program starts in January and June each year.  We are also starting a February program.

Program Overview

Total clock hours with required courses: 649 hours – 18.4 weeks total Total clock hours with optional courses included: 724 hours – 21.4 weeks total Scope: After completing this training individuals will be ready to test with the USCG for a Mate license.

Recommended sequence of courses:
TCNAV, ROP, ARPA, ENAV, CNAV, SAR, EP GMDSS, STB BAS, CHS BAS, FF ADV, WX BAS, MED PRO, SHS BAS, WKP BAS, FL, SIM-ASSES - Elective Courses MED PIC & TPIC

Program Title	Course Title	Acronym	Hours
AB to Mate	Automatic Radar Plotting Aids*	ARPA	35 hours
	Cargo Handling & Stowage - Basic*	CHS-BAS	35 hours
	Meteorology-Basic*	WX-BAS	35 hours
	Shiphandling - Basic*	SHS-BAS	35 hours
	Celestial Navigation*	CNAV	80 hours
	Electronic Navigation*	ENAV	35 hours
	Emergency Procedures*	EP	21 hours
	Flashing Light*	FL	4 hours
	Global Maritime Distress & Safety System *	GMDSS	70 hours
	Medical Care Provider*	MED-PRO	35 hours
	Medical Person-in-Charge¹	MED-PIC	35 hours
	Radar Observer Unlimited*	RADAR	35 hours
	Search and Rescue*	SAR	14 hours
	Ship Construction and Basic Stability*	CONSTB	35 hours
	Tankerman Person in Charge¹	TPIC	40 hours
	Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation with Compasses*	TCNAV/CO	105 hours
	Watchkeeping & BRM*	WKP-BAS	75 hours
	Advanced Firefighting	FF ADV	40 hours
	Simulation Assessment	SIM ASSESS	14 hours

Note:
* Required Courses
1 Optional courses for professional development.

- Downloadable PDF information, click the icon next the course of interest.

Affiliations

We offer, within our programs, courses through our affiliation with Fremont Maritime Services, (http://www.sea-safety.com/), and Compass Courses (http://www.compasscourses.com/).  Both of these schools are highly respected within the industry and are USCG approved. 

Admission Requirements

• High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalency or ASSET Placement Test (see link below for assistance on Asset tests)    
• Identification (MMD,Passport), or Valid Driver's License or State I.D.)
• Signed Enrollment Agreement
• Completed Registration Form
• Signed Payment Schedule*
• Deposit

Note: The Able Seaman to Mate candidate must also meet all physical, security, character, and oath requirements outlined by the United States Coast Guard for Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) as defined in 46CFR and Policy Letter 01-02.

*Regardless of whether or not an applicant is applying for a Student Loan, he or she is required to sign a Payment Schedule.