Marine Service Technologies

 

 

NEXT CLASS BEGINS August 2020 (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 NUMBER	PROGRAM TITLE	PROGRAM LENGTH
MTE0003	Marine Rigger	300 Hours
MTE0090	Outboard Engine Technician	300 Hours
MTE0074	Outboard Engine Diagnostics	150 Hours
MTE0092	Inboard Gas Engine Technician	300 Hours
MTE0093	Drive Train Technician	150 Hours
MTE0056	Inboard Diesel Technician	150 Hours

 

Admissions Requirements:

 

• Schedule the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) or provide official documentation for a TABE Exemption.
• Schedule an appointment with your program counselor for TABE 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.

 

Program Hours and Schedule:

1350 Hours/12 Months/Hybrid

Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

Friday – Online

 

 

Industry Certification and Licensure:

 

• Evinrude Certification
• Mercury Certification
• Yamaha Certification

 

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 Costs:

Florida Residents Tuition / Registration Fees…………………………………………………………………………$3,780.00

Out of State Tuition/Registration Fees………………………………………………………………………………….$15,120.00

Books/Supplies………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..$478.00

Industry Certification & State Credential Exam Costs………………………………………………………….$400.00

Approximate Program Cost………………………………………………………………………………………………..$5,873.00

Out of State Approximate Program Cost……………………………………………………………………………..$17,213.00

 

 

Fees are based on the number of class days according to the Broward County Public Schools’ calendar.  Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Counselor for Marine Service Technologies

Mary Barone,

(754) 321-5840

Mary.Barone@browardschools.com

 

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