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"%$% !& % &
which later became Boating BC). Chris
Goulder quite accurately described
Glenn to the BCMTA as being a "bulldog"
who'd latch onto a responsibility and not
let go - and Glenn already knew what
responsibility he wanted to take on:
marine mechanical training.
At the time, the Quadrant Marine
Institute was already running a marine
service tech program, and Glenn met
with the crew at Quadrant to discuss
the idea of expanding their program,
because the BCMTA wanted to see
marine mechanical training provided
both on Vancouver Island and on the
mainland. Quadrant had much knowledge to offer, but wasn't ready to go it
alone with the proposed new program,
so a working group was put together to
develop an up-to-date program curriculum, and to help gather the resources
needed to deliver the program.
Dubbed the Marine Indust ry
Workforce Development Committee
(MIWDC), the group consisted of representatives from the BCMTA, industry,
and three educational facilities
An inboard engine used by the MMT is mounted on a moveable cart fitted
(Quadrant Marine Institute, Vancouver
with a working control console.
Island University, and BCIT). Key industry members included Glenn from Volvo
Penta, Campbell Black from Blackline
Marine, Peter Dahl from Quadrant, Drew Irwin from
Philbrook's Shipyard, Chuck MacKenzie from Cherokee
Mechanical, and Paul Gartside from Gartside Marine.
Building a Program
In additional to propulsion systems, the MMT program provides
training in other vessel equipment such as sanitation systems.
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To fund its program development work the MIWDC secured a
grant from the federal government, and then began the complicated task of creating a suitable program curriculum.
Developing the program took five years, but even then the job
was only half done, because before implementing the program
it needed approval from the Industry Training Association
(ITA), and it needed funding for the equipment and tools necessary to give students real hands-on experience. "Getting the
ITA approval was a real hurdle, and took another five years,"
recalls Glenn. "Boating BC supported us 100 percent, but we
needed more than that; we needed the ITA to get behind the
program, and that's something I had to push a little to make
happen."
Boating BC and Glenn also encouraged marine industry
players to get on board by providing resources. "We told the
industry guys, 'look, we need to help ourselves here, let's give
these students the equipment and tools they need to learn.' We
got Suzuki, Mercury / Mercruiser, and Yamaha onboard,
among others, and of course Volvo Penta was involved big
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Boating Industry Canada August 2016
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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