Meteorology Course Level 2
Meteorology Level 2 is a Transport Canada-approved course designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of marine meteorology and its practical application to shipboard operations and voyage planning.
The course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to interpret synoptic and prognostic weather charts, analyze the characteristics of major weather systems (including tropical revolving storms), understand ocean current systems, calculate tidal conditions, and utilize navigational publications related to tides and currents.
This program was reviewed and approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
- Describe global wind and pressure systems and their impact on weather and navigation.
- Interpret synoptic and prognostic weather charts for voyage planning.
- Decode and apply maritime weather forecast codes.
- Identify the types, formation, and movement of sea ice.
- Apply safe navigation practices in ice-covered waters.
- Explain the structure and weather associated with major frontal systems.
- Describe the formation and behaviour of tropical revolving storms.
- Identify major ocean currents and their effects on vessel operations.
- Integrate weather and sea conditions into voyage planning decisions.
- Explain the formation and effects of sea waves and swells.
- Perform tide and current calculations for safe navigation.
Meteorology Level 2 is requirement for the Chief Mate, Near Coastal, Chief Mate, Unlimited, and Master 3000 GT certificate pathways.
The student must be at least 18 years of age to enroll in this course.
Course Availibility
| Location | Start Date | End Date | Cost | Status |
| Ladysmith | Oct. 28, 2026 | Nov. 20, 2026 | $2,995.00 | OPEN |
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