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TRAINING
& CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS
As a dislocated worker, assistance may be available to you through your local
WorkSource office. WorkSource is a full service job search center offering help
with your resume, job hunting and a variety of other services. Rather than list
every state's WorkSource contact information we have provided the National Call
center and the states where the majority of our members reside.
WorkSource National Call Center
Tele: 1.866.487.2365
Alaska State
Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Contact: Shawna Harper at 907.465.1882
Division of Employment Security
website
Washington State
WorkSource of Washington
website
Tele: 1.877.872.JOBS to find your local office
Employment Security Department
website
Tele: 1.800.362.4636
Oregon State
WorkSource of Oregon
website
Oregon
Employment Department
website
ATTENTION
CREWMEN: We realize regulations require you to update your training and
certifications from time to time. DSFU strives to keep you updated on
classes available to you in your local area, unfortunately, we aren't
aware of every class.
If you are aware of a class being offered in your town please email Sara at
sara@dsfu.org
with the same type of information listed below. She'll post it on the
website sharing the information with other members.
Here are
some handy names and phone numbers:
U.S. Coast Guard
Captain Jeff Sanders
360.385.4852
Mr. Mike Fryar
Fryars Maritime
6108 NE Hwy 99 #104
Vancouver, WA 98665
360.737.8022
Mr. Fryar crafts an individual course to what you don't know and need to know.
Fremont Maritime
Safety & Fire fighting courses
206.522.5377
Compass Courses
120 W Dayton St. Bldg C-3
Edmonds, WA 98020
Tele 425.778.1923
Fax 425.778.2843
Web www.compasscourses.comaa
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Course: |
4-Day
STCW Medical Care Provider |
| Sponsors: |
NPFVOA
Vessel Safety Program
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| Date/Location: |
Tues-Fri,
June 24-27, 2008/Seattle, WA |
| Location: |
NPFVOA
Classroom at Fishermen's Terminal |
| Contact: |
Sonya
Lindeman |
| Date/Location: |
See
Above |
| Time: |
8am-5pm |
| Space: |
Limited,
please register early |
| Cost: |
$800
Members/$875 Non-Members |
| Registration: |
NPFVOA,
206.285.3383 |
| Withdrawal: |
Same
as Above |
| Comments: Advanced
Medical Emergencies at Sea. Meets USCG Medical first Aid training
requirements of Section A-VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code
and 46 CFR 12.13-1. Read the promotional
flyer |
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| Emergency
Drill Instructor |
|
Course: |
Emergency
Drill Instructor Workshop |
| Location: |
NPFVOA
Classroom at Fishermen's Terminal
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1900 W Emerson, Suite 101 |
|
Seattle, WA 98119 |
| Cost
& Times: |
Members
$100/Nonmember $125 June 13, 2008 |
| Contact: |
Sonya Lindeman |
| Registration: |
Tele:
206.285.3383 |
|
Space
is Limited. Pre-registration is advised. |
| Bring: |
Rubber
soled shoes, casual clothes appropriate for outside activities,
immersion suit (if you do not have access to one, one will be
provided |
|
Comments: This
is a U.S. Coast Guard approved course which meets the requirements of 46
CFR 28.270 and is intended for masters and senior shipboard personnel
who are responsible for conducting and supervising a vessel's safety and
emergency training program. Read promotional
brochure.
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| First
Aid At Sea Workshop |
|
Course: |
First Aid at Sea |
| Location: |
Nordby
Conference Center
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Nordby Building, Fishermen's Terminal |
|
Seattle, WA |
| Cost
& Times: |
FREE
to Union members, $80 general public, March 25, 2008 |
| Payable
to: |
University of Washington |
| Mail
to: |
Washington Sea Grant Program |
|
West
Wall Building, Room 124 |
|
Fishermen's
Terminal, Seattle, WA 98199 |
| Registration: |
Tele:
206.543.1225 |
|
Space
is Limited. Pre-registration is advised. |
| Contact: |
Sarah Fisken 206.543.1225 to sign up |
| Withdrawal: |
5
full biz days advance notice to receive a full refund |
|
Comments: This
is a Coast Guard-Approved class for commercial fishermen and
recreational boaters on Monday, June 9, 2005 from 8am - 5pm. Topics to
be covered include CPR, patient assessment, shock, burns, cold water
near-drowning, hypothermia, lacerations, first aid kits and more.
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Course: |
Marine
Refrigeration Workshop |
| Sponsors: |
Washington Sea Grant Program |
| Dates: |
Various |
| Time: |
Varies |
| Space: |
Limited,
please register early |
| Location: |
Integrated
Marine Systems |
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775
Haines Place, Bldg 17 / Port Townsend, WA |
| Cost: |
Unknown |
| Member
Cost: |
Unknown |
| Payable
to: |
University
of Washington |
| Mail
to: |
Washington
Sea Grant Program |
|
Attn:
Sarah Fisken |
|
West
Wall Building, Room 124 |
|
Fishermen's
Terminal |
|
Seattle,
WA 98119 |
| Registration: |
Sarah
Fisken, 206.543.1225 |
| Withdrawal: |
Phone
Sarah Fisken with 3 days advance notice |
| Comments:
Topics covered will include general maintenance, controller
programming, charging with freon, and thermal expansion valve
adjustment, among others. A 7 1/2 ton refrigeration unit will be
used as a training aid during the class. |
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Course: |
Diesel
Engine Troubleshooting Workshop |
| Sponsors: |
Washington Sea Grant Program |
| Dates: |
Vary |
| Time: |
Varies |
| Space: |
Limited,
please register early |
| Location: |
Northwest
School of Wooden Boatbuilding |
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42
N. Water Street Port Hadlock, WA |
| Cost: |
Unknown |
| Member
Cost: |
Sorry,
no special rates for members |
| Payable
to: |
University
of Washington |
| Mail
to: |
Washington
Sea Grant Program |
|
Attn:
Sarah Fisken |
|
West
Wall Building, Room 124 |
|
Fishermen's
Terminal |
|
Seattle,
WA 98119 |
| Registration: |
Sarah
Fisken, 206.543.1225 |
| Withdrawal: |
Phone
Sarah Fisken with 3 days advance notice |
| Comments:
This workshop will concentrate on high impact troubleshooting
covering filters, cooling systems, fuel pumps and lubrication, among
other topics. |
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| MTC
Licence Training |
|
Course: |
100/200
Ton Master/Mate-Inland/Near Coastal |
| Course: |
Lifeboatman/PSC
STCW 95 |
| Course: |
Able Seaman |
| Course: |
500/1600
Ton Master/Mate-Inland/Near Coastal |
| Course: |
Train-the-Trainer |
| Location: |
MTC License
Training/Kitsap Response Center
|
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5201 Linden |
|
Bremerton, WA |
| Cost
& Times: |
Varies
depending on the class |
| Information: |
Tele:
206.788.0491 |
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Fax:
206.788.0520 |
| Website: |
www.mtclt.com |
| Withdrawal: |
5
full biz days advance notice to receive a full refund |
|
Comments: Courses
are now affiliated with Olympic College. Please check with them for
registration & fees. |
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|
| Pacific
Maritime Institute-A Maritime Vocational School |
|
Course: |
From
Ordinary Seaman to Master Mariner |
| Location: |
At the
Corner of 3rd Avenue & Battery
|
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Seattle, WA
|
| Cost
& Times: |
Varies
depending on the class |
| Payable
to: |
Pacific Maritime Institute |
| Mail
to: |
Pacific Maritime Institute |
|
2333
Third Avenue |
|
Seattle,
WA 98121 |
| Registration: |
Tele:
206.441.2880 or 888.893.7829 |
|
Fax:
206.441.2995 |
| Website: |
www.mates.org |
| Withdrawal: |
Unknown, check with PMI for their policy |
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Comments: The
Pacific Maritime Institute is dedicated to providing the most
comprehensive theoretical and practical training for seafarers. They are
committed to your success and provide support every step of the way.
From assistance with completing USCG forms to simulation training, they
are there to make your career advancement possible. PMI is accredited by
the U.S. Coast Guard and licensed by the Washington State Workforce
Training and Education Coordinating Board. For more information visit
their website or phone one of the numbers listed above.
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| Crawford
Nautical School-many many classes |
|
Course: |
Master/Mate
Various Courses |
| Course: |
Ocean
Endorsement |
| Course: |
Radar Observer |
| Course: |
Rules
of the Road |
| Course: |
Engineering Licenses & Basic Courses-Diesel or
Steam |
| Location: |
353 Alaska
Way South (Pier 46)
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Seattle, WA 98107-4645
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|
| Cost
& Times: |
Varies
depending on the class |
| Payable
to: |
Crawford Nautical School |
| Mail
to: |
Crawford Nautical School |
|
Pier
46, PO Box 4890 |
|
Seattle,
WA 98104-0890 |
| Registration: |
Tele:
206.667.9377 or 800.284.4335 |
|
Fax:
206.667.9385 |
| Website: |
www.crawfordnauticalschool.com |
| Withdrawal: |
two
weeks advance notice to receive a full refund. |
|
Comments: Space
is limited in each class. A $100 refundable deposit is required to hold
a seat. Deposit is refundable until two weeks before class convening
date. This is just a small representation of what Crawford Nautical has
to offer. Please refer to their website and phone numbers listed above
for more information.
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| Seattle
Central Community College-various classes |
|
Course: |
Coast
Guard approved STCW Training |
| Course: |
Marine
Engineering Technology |
| Course: |
Maritime Deck Training |
| Course: |
Basic
Safety Training |
| Course: |
Survival Craft Proficiency |
| Location: |
1701
Broadway
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Seattle, WA
98122
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| Cost
& Times: |
Varies
depending on the class |
| Payable
to: |
Contact the college for payment information |
| Mail
to: |
N/A Contact the college |
| Information: |
Tele:
206.587.5450 |
|
| Website: |
www.seattlecentral.edu/maritime/ |
| Withdrawal: |
Check
with the college for their withdrawal policy. |
|
Comments: Orientation
sessions are being held on a regular basis. Contact the college directly
for dates and times or check out their website.
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