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SEAMANSHIP

TRANSPORTATION

Job Corps' Able Seaman program is offered through the Inland Boatmen's Union. Participants in this career pathway will work towards certification as an able seaman whose duties include standing watch on deck, working on equipment maintenance, and performing most of the labor required on a ship.

Career Details

Skills

Students in Seamanship are trained in the following subject areas:

Understand theoretical principles
Perform basic skills in logistics, equipment operations and deckhand responsibilities

Career Options

As a credentialed, entry-level worker, students completing the Seamanship program find careers as able seaman, or deckhand seaman.

Requirements

Before entering the program, students must:

Strong listening, communication, and organizational skills
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
At least 3,500 hours of experience as a dental assistant to achieve General Chairside (GC) certification
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Have strong math and reading skills.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Have strong math and reading skills.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Have strong math and reading skills.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Have strong math and reading skills.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Have strong math and reading skills.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Credentials

As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.

Students who complete a program in the Transportation training area can earn nationally recognized credentials and/or state licensure. Credentials such as these show that students have the skills and knowledge to work in transportation, logistics, and customer service.

Seamanship Numbers to Know

$34K

National average earning potential for this career

18+

Months to complete career training program

Expectations

While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:

Attention to detail
Concern for others
Cooperation
Dependability
Initiative
Integrity
Attention to detail
Dependability
Integrity
Organizational skills
Physical strength
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Dependability
Integrity
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Cooperation
Dependability
Integrity
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Commitment to safety
Cooperation
Dependability
Monitoring skills
Attention to detail
Dependability
Integrity
Physical endurance
Steady hands and fingers
Attention to detail
Dependability
Integrity
Physical endurance
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Concern for others
Cooperation
Dependability
Independence
Integrity
Attention to detail
Concern for others
Dependability
Following directions
Integrity
Stress tolerance
Attention to detail
Concern for others
Cooperation
Dependability
Integrity
Attention to detail
Concern for others
Dependability
Integrity
Professionalism
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Concentration
Dependability
Integrity
Listening skills
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Dependability
Initiative
Persistence
Self-control
Teamwork