Marine Service Technologies

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 Cost:

*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.