School Policy and Regulations on Enrollment with Respect to Enrollment Dates and Specific Entrance Requirements

Students may enroll up to and including the first day of the course, based on the availability of space and if the student has fulfilled all enrollment requirements.

General Requirements:

• Applicants must generally be 18 years of age, however other ages will be considered on a case by case basis.

• Entrance requirements specific to a course are listed in that course description.

• All applicants must be able to read and write English.

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"Effective for courses beginning after January 1, 2014:

Students registering for any Downeast Maritime Inc. or Midcoast First Aid course need to provide valid credit card information to hold their space in the class. The credit card will be charged a $200.00 administrative fee only if the registered student is a “no show, no call” on the first day of class. Otherwise, full payment is due the first day of the course. Students may pay with cash, check or money order at this time.

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School Policy and Regulations Relative to Leave and Absences

100% attendance and participation for our courses is mandatory. Your course instructor will maintain attendance records.

 

Standards of Progress

Downeast Maritime, Inc. (DMI) (Vineyard Maritime Ltd.) is a private, well-established, and innovative training school offering Coast-Guard approved courses.

 

All of our courses are geared toward certification for competency. Our passing rate with the USCG Regional Exam Centers and at our facility, is very high. However, it will require your dedication.

 

These programs will necessitate your time and commitment. Because of the challenging nature of our courses, we maintain a limit on the number of students enrolled per module. If you are committed to success, we will commit to working with you until the completion of your license certificate requirements.

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Downeast Maritime Inc. is a very practical alternative to academy training. We offer comprehensive training with sensible time frames and fees. We are in the business of training mariners to the highest possible standards. In accordance with this primary goal, we are prepared to accommodate the student who chooses to repeat the entire licensing course, or any given segment thereof, at no additional cost within one year.

 

Programs are pass/fail. Students are continually evaluated and provided feedback by instructors. Students are evaluated based on the intended learning outcomes for each program. While efforts are made by our staff to ensure student success, we reserve the right to academically dismiss students who are not meeting minimum standards for participation and safety.

 

Granting Credit for Prior Learning Policy

In accordance with the requirements of 38 US Code, Section 3676(c)(4), the institution maintains a written record of the previous education and training of the eligible person and clearly indicates that appropriate credit has been given by the institution for previous education and training, with the training period shortened proportionately and the eligible person so notified.

 

 

Student Conduct & Dismissal Policy

We reserve the right to dismiss a student for any reason including but not limited to bringing drugs or alcohol onto school property and for any conduct resulting in the disruption of learning.