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ENGINE ROOM RATING - DATES FOR 2023/2024

Objectives: As per the Transport Canada TP 10933

To provide students with the knowledge and skills required to understand the specific duties and responsibilities relating to the safe operation and servicing of machinery in the engine room of a vessel.

Duration:  300 Hours

Tuition - $5,500 Start Date End Date Location
ERR Oct. 3, 2023 Dec. 8, 2023

Canceled due to low registrations.

ERR Feb. 26, 2024 May 3, 2024

Marine Training Centre

***2024-2025 School Year***

ERR Sept. 3, 2024 Nov. 8, 2024 Marine Training Centre
ERR Jan. 20, 2025 Mar. 28, 2025 Marine Training Centre

The Engine Room Rating course provides training to those who would like to have a sea-going career but have little or no previous marine experience. This 10-week entry level course provides the knowledge and skills required to understand the specific duties and responsibilities relating to the safe operation and servicing of machinery in the engine room of a vessel.

This training course is intended to prepare the student to challenge the Engine Room Rating exam and is designed to meet the Transport Canada standards as per TP10933. As such, Transport Canada requires that students maintain an attendance standard of 90% during the course and a pass mark of 60% for the final course mark.

Successful completion of the course counts as three months of sea time towards your ERR Certificate of Competency, which is issued by Transport Canada. After completing the ERR course at Holland College, you will require an additional 90 days of sea time onboard a vessel. To obtain your ERR Certificate of Competency from Transport Canada, you must submit your training certificates from Holland College, your Statement of Sea Service (documenting three months of sea time) and successful completion of the ERR exam with Transport Canada.

The Engine Room Rating Certificate of Competency allows you to work as part of a team during shipboard activities including the following:

  • Assisting the Engineer of the Watch
  • Maintenance of main propulsion and various systems aboard the vessel
  • Ensuring a clean, safe work environment
  • Monitoring instruments and recording information
  • Emergency response

In addition to the ERR Training Certificate, you will also receive the Vessel Personnel with Security Responsibilities (VPWSR).

Pre-Requisites:

  • 18 years of age
  • Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical
  • STCW Basic Safety, STCW Survival Craft, Marine Basic First Aid (These courses are typically offered immediately after the ERR program)

Due to the international nature of sea-going careers, it is also advisable to have a valid passport, but it is not required as part of this course.