The six courses of the OCC Professional Mariner Program Level 1 are offered through Orange Coast College for credit. Courses will be conducted on the Orange Coast College campus and at the School of Sailing & Seamanship in Newport Beach.

Required Courses for Professional Mariner Level 1 Certificate:

Fall Semester Courses	Course #	Units	Schedule
Maritime Industry	MARA - A151	(2)	Tues 8:45 - 10:50am 16 week session
Boat Handling Basic Skills	MARA - A152	(3)	Tues/Thurs lecture  11:50am - 12:55pm Tues lab 12:55-4:05pm     - or - Thurs lab 12:55-4:30
Maritime Environment	MARA - A156	(2)	Thurs 8:45-10:50 16 week session

Spring Semester Courses	Course #	Units	Schedule
Marine Basic Safety Training	MARA - A153	(4)	M 12:45-1:50pm W 12:45 - 3:45pm plus 24 hrs of Fire trng on 3 Saturdays in April-May
Yachtkeeping & Engine Maint	MARA - A154	(2)	MW 10:15am-12:15pm
Navigation for Deckhands	MARA - A155	(2)	M 2:20 - 4:25pm
Radar Observer	MARA - A157	(2)	W 8:45am-1:00pm

Information is also available directly from Orange Coast College:

• OCC Catalog: 
  • Career and Certificate Programs > Mariner
  • Course Descriptions > Marine Activities
• OCC class schedule > Marine Activities
• www.orangecoastcollege.edu > Academics > Career Services > Career Programs > Mariner