The programme is recognized and accredited by Transport Canada for remission of sea time and non-safety credited examinations at levels from Fourth Class to Second Class certificates of competency. Upon graduation the student can be credited with 30-months sea service. The programme is nationally accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board. The goal of the Marine Engineering Technology programme is to prepare students for careers in engineering without limiting their options. Besides the traditional marine engineering positions, students find employment with government agencies, consulting engineering companies, and industrial production companies.
Some students find employment with refineries and offshore-related industries.
The programme provides graduates not only for the local market, but also for the national and international market. With the variety of courses offered in the programme, graduating students have exposure to most of the common areas of engineering. Inclusion of courses in Management, Marine Environmental Stewardship, and Organizational Behaviour improve employment prospects. Most graduating technologists from this programme will work initially under the supervision of a licensed marine engineer, but will, as their careers advance, work independently. Many graduates have advanced to senior supervisory positions, and some are partners in engineering enterprises.