The high school Marine Repair Technology program is designed to prepare you to fill the increasing needs of the boating production and repair industry. The program is open to high school juniors and seniors. Maintenance and repair of all types of engines and marine systems will be covered.
You will be concurrently enrolled through your home school and National Park College and have the opportunity to earn college credit for the courses in this program.
This course introduces students to basic marine parts, accessories and service order creation. Shop safety, tool identification, and proper tool use are also included.
This course covers basic electricity and electrical systems as they pertain to the marine industry. AC and DC electricity, ignition systems, starting and charging systems, and boat electric systems and wiring will be covered.
This course is a continuing study of the fundamentals of basic electricity and magnetism in marine engines. The course covers various types of manual and electrical starters, circuitry, charging and circuits, batteries, motor starting, ignition systems, and magnets.
This course covers drivetrain systems-including lower unit operation, power trim and tilt units, and mid sections. It is a combination and class and hands-on learning and will give students an opportunity to gain a Yamaha certification.
Upon successful completion of the two-year program, students will have the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion in Marine Engine Fundamentals.
All programs in the technical center have three class periods available for enrollment. In the event there are more applicants for a section than seats available, students will be asked to choose an alternate period. If the section(s) are still over enrollment capacity, the following additional criteria will be used to determine acceptance into the program:
Final determination will be at the discretion of the instructor and the center director.
