Marine Engine Repair Schools
Students with degrees or certificates in marine engine repair work aboard ships or in shipyards, as well as for manufacturers and service centers. They often deal with sophisticated machinery and need a broad mechanical and technical background. Besides engines, they can be called on to work on electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning and cargo-handling equipment. They will perform major maintenance while the ship is in port. Throughout the country, students will find an eclectic array of colleges and technical schools that offer marine engine repair training.
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Universal Technical Institute -- Orlando
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The UTI Marine Technician Specialist Program is a 51-week program that prepares the student to troubleshoot, service and repair marine engines. The course teaches the how marine engines work, including outboard, stern drive, two-stroke, four-stroke and diesel motors. The tract also includes instruction in fuel and electrical systems, hull design, trim and tilt. Classes focus on specific manufacturers' products, including Honda, Suzuki and Mercury. Additionally, UTI boasts hands-on labs with state-of-the-art classrooms. Graduates receive $1,000 worth of Snap-On tools and lifetime career-placement assistance.
WyoTech
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The WyoTech Marine Specialist Program features four core courses, including Vessel Power Transmission, Inboard Engine Propulsion Systems, Diesel Engines, Power Generation and Marine Electronics and Outboard Engine Propulsion Systems. WyoTech provides hands-on training in stern-drive and outboard mechanics, gasoline inboard engines, diesel engines and generator sets, powerheads, electrical systems, fuel systems, lubrication systems, stern-drive units, outboard motors, upper housing, and more. The school prepares graduates for careers in aftermarket parts applications, engine building, or to be a marine fleet technician or dealership technician. The school has six campuses throughout the United States from California to Florida.
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Kingsborough Community College
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Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, New York offers a certificate in Maritime Technology. The program is administered through the Office of the Director of Maritime Technology. Fourteen credits are needed to complete the program. The fall semester classes include Coastal Piloting and Seamanship (four credits), Low Voltage Electrical Systems (two credits) and Marine Electronics (two credits). The spring semester offers Vessel Technology I (three credits) and Vessel Technology II (three credits).
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
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Graduates of the Marine Engine Technology program at Minnesota State-Detroit Lakes have found employment with engine manufacturers, dealerships and consulting agencies looking for insight into the marine market. The school offers a 30-credit certificate, a 64-credit diploma and a 69-credit AAS degree. The program centers on the diagnosis, service and repair of outboard and stern-drive engines and drive systems. Students will work with modern marine equipment and use special test equipment and tools and learn how to perform repairs according to the manufacturers' recommended procedures. In fact, the regional Mercury Factory Training center is located right on campus.
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