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Now working for Ocean Pacific Marine in Campbell River, mechanics
Mike Dyke (left) and Geoff Munro were graduates from the first intake
of the MMT program in January 2015
time," says Glenn. "Pretty much whatever we needed,
Christopher Goulder would say 'you got it,' and we were able
to provide engines, equipment and what-have-you - mostly
off-warranty stuff, on a tax deductible basis, with the agreement that it would never be sold out of the program."
While the original goal was to have the Marine Mechanical
Technician program offered on both Vancouver Island and the
mainland, financial realities have so far restricted the program
to BCIT on the Lower Mainland. "BCIT were the only ones at
the time with the necessary resources, and if we wanted to start
a similar program on the Island we'd also need to duplicate the
industry contributions, which were not insignificant," says
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Glenn. There are plans to include a Vancouver Island training
component though: According to Lisa Geddes, the executive
director of Boating BC, the association is in conversation with
the ITA, BCIT and VIU to develop a Foundations Program to
be delivered on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland,
and this program could provide a steady pipeline of students
into the MMT Program.
Since its introduction, the MMT program has proven a huge
success. The program can accommodate 16 students per
intake, and the first intake of students from January 2015 have
graduated and are now out working in the boatyards. The fall
2015 classes were full, and there was a waiting list for the
January 2016 Level 2 classes. "It doesn't get much better than
that," remarks Glenn.
Other jurisdictions are paying attention, too: In 2008, the
Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association (NSBA) negotiated the
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INSIGHT
INDUSTRY NEWS
IMPACT – GLENN SPARTZ: As regional sales manager for Volvo Penta in Western Canada, Glenn Spartz has worked his way up through the ranks while giving his time generously to Boating BC and the MMT (Marine Mechanical Technician) training program. – By Simon Hill
FEATURE: WINTER WORK: Bayview Yacht Harbour and Queen’s Cove Marina are two Canadian marinas who have found a successful formula for maintaining year round business with year round staff. – By Andy Adams
AD NAUSEAM
MADE IN CANADA – DOCK EDGE: Dock Edge + Inc. originally a provider of dock bumpers now distributes in 17 countries with aftermarket marine products.
MADE IN CANADA – KOBELT MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.:Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. began in a garage in Vancouver in 1962 and now has a vertically integrated factory and produces marine products and systems of all shapes and sizes. – By Glen Cairns
FEATURE: ACCESSIBILITY – COASTAL CRAFT 26: Rick Hansen tours the accessibility features of this 65 foot yacht that was custom designed to lengthen the boating life of an American couple. – By Coastal Craft
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Boating Industry Canada August 2016 - IMPACT – GLENN SPARTZ: As regional sales manager for Volvo Penta in Western Canada, Glenn Spartz has worked his way up through the ranks while giving his time generously to Boating BC and the MMT (Marine Mechanical Technician) training program. – By Simon Hill
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Boating Industry Canada August 2016 - FEATURE: WINTER WORK: Bayview Yacht Harbour and Queen’s Cove Marina are two Canadian marinas who have found a successful formula for maintaining year round business with year round staff. – By Andy Adams
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Boating Industry Canada August 2016 - AD NAUSEAM
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Boating Industry Canada August 2016 - MADE IN CANADA – DOCK EDGE: Dock Edge + Inc. originally a provider of dock bumpers now distributes in 17 countries with aftermarket marine products.
Boating Industry Canada August 2016 - MADE IN CANADA – KOBELT MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.:Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. began in a garage in Vancouver in 1962 and now has a vertically integrated factory and produces marine products and systems of all shapes and sizes. – By Glen Cairns
Boating Industry Canada August 2016 - FEATURE: ACCESSIBILITY – COASTAL CRAFT 26: Rick Hansen tours the accessibility features of this 65 foot yacht that was custom designed to lengthen the boating life of an American couple. – By Coastal Craft
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