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Marine Service Technologies

NEXT CLASS BEGINS August 2024

Enter a career in the Marine Service Technologies field!

NEXT CLASS BEGINS August 2024 (Click Here for more information)

Program Description:

The Marine Service Technologies course will prepare students for a career in the pleasure boating industry by providing students with the skills necessary to diagnose, overhaul and repair crafts of 50 feet and under and their outboard engines.  The student will cover such topics as Marine Rigging, Outboard Engines, Fuel Injection Principles, Stern Drives and basic knowledge of Electronics Installation and Inboard Engines.  Students must exhibit the strong reading, math, and computer skills necessary to be successful in the program, and must possess a solid mechanical aptitude.

Program Information:

PROGRAM NUMBERPROGRAM TITLEPROGRAM LENGTH
MTE0003Marine Rigger300 Hours
MTE3390Outboard Engine Technician300 Hours
MTE0074Outboard Engine Diagnostics150 Hours
MTE0092Inboard Gas Engine Technician300 Hours
MTE0093Drive Train Technician150 Hours
MTE0056Inboard Diesel Technician150 Hours

Program Cost:

ItemCost
Florida Resident Tuition$3.780
Out of State Tuition$15,120
Registration, Activity, Lab, Test, Insurance, and Trust Fees$1,215
Books / Supplies$394
Industry Certification & State Credential Exam Costs-
Florida Resident Total Cost$5,389
Out of State Total Cost$16,729

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Please visit studentaid.gov to apply.

Admissions Requirements:

  • Schedule a basic skills assessment ($15) or provide official documentation of a basic skills exemption to your program counselor/advisor.
  • Schedule an appointment with your program counselor/advisor for basic skills assessment results and/or a program specific orientation.
  • Register for classes during open enrollment.  Please be advised that registration runs on a first come, first served basis.

Industry Certification and Licensure:

  • American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC)
  • Mercury Marine
  • Yamaha Marine
  • Evinrude-BRP

 

Employment Opportunities:

  • Electrician
  • Electronics Installer
  • Inboard Diesel Technicians
  • Inboard/Stern Drive Gasoline Technicians
  • Marine Riggers
  • Outboard Engine Technicians
  • Parts Personnel
  • Service Writers

Accreditation:

For information about national and program accreditation, please contact the institution.

Program Info

Program Length:

1350 Hours/12 Months/Hybrid

Program Offered:

August

Delivery Method:

Hybrid
*Students enrolled in distance and/or hybrid programs must have daily access to a computer with internet and a valid email address that they check daily. Additionally, students must have all necessary hardware and software components required by their program.

Days & Times:

  • Class
    Monday-Thursday
    8:00 am – 2:30 pm and Online
    Friday (6 hours)

 

Enroll in our Marine Service Technologies  program today.

To get started with this program, sign up today to attend a program orientation by contacting the Admissions Counselor at: [email protected] or 754.321.5840.

For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (754) 321-5700.