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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 or Basic Marine Electronics Installer (MEI). 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. No class 09/06/21, 11/24/21.
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	08/11-10/06/21	M/W	6-9pm	MTC107
CET 378 9B	16	10/20-12/15/21	M/W	6-9pm	MTC107

MARINE AUXILIARY SYSTEMS
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). No class 11/25/21.
Course fee: $470 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 379 9A	16	08/12-10/05/21	T/Th	6-9pm	MTC106
CET 379 9B	16	10/19-12/14/21	T/Th	6-9pm	MTC106

NMEA BASIC MEI EXAM/PREP
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 Ohm’s 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: $275 (Tuition: In-county $20, Out-of-county $25, Out-of-state $30)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 380 9B	1	10/07/21	Th	6-8pm	MTC106
CET 380 9C	1	12/16/21	Th	6-8pm	MTC106

COMING SOON! IN-LINE OUTBOARD ENGINE SERVICE
Course 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. NOTE: the course is projected to be offered in late fall; however, due to Yamaha Factory production delays, we may be forced to push back the start date. The expected schedule for this class will be Monday and Wednesday nights from 6pm to 9pm. Please send an email to skilledtrades@chesapeake.edu to get on our mailing list to receive updates on this course.

PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Marine Engine Systems (CET 378)

MARINE TRADES

PROFESSIONAL CAPTAIN’S SCHOOL
This course is designed to prepare the mariner with knowledge level necessary, as required by the US Coast Guard, to become a professional captain. Topics include rules of the sea, navigation, GPS, Loran, firefighting, boat handling, marine communications, aids to navigation, and marine publications.
Course fee: $850

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEI 266 9XOA	9	11/05-11/21/21	F, S/U	6-10pm, 8am-5pm	TBD
CEI 266 9XOB	9	02/04-02/20/22	F, S/U	6-10pm, 8am-5pm	CAMB

MASTER CAPTAIN’S LICENSE UPGRADE
This is a US Coast Guard approved course for those who wish to upgrade their existing OUPV to a Master level license. Depending on the student’s experience on the water, the Master’s license is issued as a 25, 50 or 100-ton license. The Master level license is required to operate an inspected vessel that carries seven or more paying passengers. The course includes 20 modules that include cargo handling, principles of ship construction, stability, rules and regulations for crew and passenger safety, vessel alteration, on-board safety drills, lifesaving equipment requirements, and operation and collision at sea prevention regulations.
Course fee: $350

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 416 9XOA	3	02/25-02/27/22	F/S/U	8am-5pm	TBD

ASSISTANCE TOWING ENDORSEMENT
This is a US Coast Guard approved course intended to prepare students to successfully demonstrate the knowledge required to pass the CG Assistance Towing Endorsement Exam. The course covers towing safety, forces in towing, equipment, towing procedures, and precautions.
Course fee: $125

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 417 9XOA	1	02/24/22	Th	6-10pm	TBD