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MARINE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

Whether you are a boat enthusiast, work in the marine industry, or are ready to begin a new career, our instructors will teach you to install, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a wide range of marine equipment and systems. Learn in our dedicated marine trades labs with industry experts, then put your skills to work on the water as a Yamaha Certified Technician, Basic Marine Electronics Installer (MEI), or American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). For more information, email the Skilled Trades Department at skilledtrades@chesapeake.edu.

INTRODUCTION TO MARINE ENGINE SYSTEMS
This continuing education course is designed to enable students to gain a basic understanding of marine engines, their operating principles, and the tools used to service and maintain them. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing employment in the marine service industry. Topics include an orientation to the marine service industry, outboard engine systems, diesel engine systems, common engine/boat parts, mechanic service tools, and basic service procedures. Students have the opportunity to obtain industry-recognized certifications from marine manufacturers such as Yamaha and Volvo Penta.
Course fee: $560 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 378 9A	16	07/10-08/31/23	M/W	6-9pm	MTC107
CET 378 9B	8	9/11/23-9/20/23	M-F	9am-3:30pm	MTC107

ENTRY LEVEL MARINE SERVICE TECH
This continuing education course is designed to enable students an Entry Level Certification as a Marine Service Technician. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in the marine service industry. The course is designed for students that may not have any prior knowledge of boats or marine systems. Topics include; boat handling, safety, diesel engines, outboard engines, inboard gas engines, boat trailers, drive systems, marine electronics, plumbing, marine construction materials, customer service. Students have the opportunity to obtain industry-recognized certification from American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC).
Course fee: $560 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 383 9B	16	9/6/23-10/30/23	M/W	6-9pm	T132

NMEA BASIC MEI EXAM
This continuing education course is designed to review content and deliver the National Marine Electronics Association’s (NMEA) Basic Marine Electrical Installer (MEI) exam. This course is meant to be taken at the conclusion of the Marine Auxiliary Systems course. Topics include Ohms law, grounds, battery and battery chargers, DC wiring, EMI, coaxial cables, antennas, AIS, marine VHF radios, transducers, radar, heading sensors, and NMEA data interfacing. An MEI certificate is an indication of a working knowledge of NMEA’s Installation Standard.
Course fee: $445 (Tuition: In-county $55, Out-of-county $60, Out-of-state $65)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 384 9A	6	07/18-08/03/23	T/Th	6-9pm	MTC105

NMEA 2000 INSTALLER
This continuing education course is designed to enable students to gain an understanding of the theory and function of auxiliary systems found on boats. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing employment in the marine service industry. Topics include electrical theory, installation and troubleshooting of basic marine electronics, common marine materials and composites, plumbing, and general boat maintenance/service practices. Students have the opportunity to obtain industry-recognized certification from the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA).
Course fee: $445 (Tuition: In-county $55, Out-of-county $60, Out-of-state $65)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 385 9A	6	08/08-08/24/23	T/Th	6-9pm	T132
CET 385 9B	6	09/05-09/21/23	T/Th	6-9pm	T132

IN-LINE OUTBOARD ENGINE SERVICE
This course is designed to facilitate students’ mastery of the maintenance tasks associated with the F/LF150B model engines per the service interval requirements in the applicable service manual for 20 to 1000 hours of engine operation. Topics include service literature, tools, maintenance charts, powerheads, lower units/ midsection, propellers, and fuel systems.
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Marine Engine Systems (CET 378)
Course fee: $570 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 382 9A	16	9/6/23 - 10/30/23	M/W	6-9pm	MTC107