MARINE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
Course Code:
8750/8751
Course Description:
In this continuing introduction to the Marine Industry, students will learn a broad range of skills for work in the Marine Trades occupation. They will become well educated on the opportunities available to them, and will understand the importance of the industry as a whole. Students will gain entry level Marine Trades skills in the areas including: basic seamanship, shop and boating safety, inboard and outboard systems, basic engine theory, fiberglass construction and repair, electrical, vessel storage/handling, as well as proper tool and equipment usage. The course is based on the National Marine Trades Curriculum, developed by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).
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Topics of Study: Safety Hand & Power Tools Boat Handling & Navigation Ropes, Knots, & Docking Boat Design & Construction Woodworking Fiberglass Construction & Repair Boat Systems & Operation – Electrical, Fuel, & Plumbing Inboard & Outboard Engine Systems Boat & Engine Maintenance Marina Operations & Services
Campus Location: Butler Farm, Hampton Sessions: AM and PM Class Size: 20 students Credentials: ABYC NOCTI Certification OSHA 10 Certification Virginia Boaters Safety Certification
Career & Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA Work-Based Learning Opportunities: Summer Mentorship Job Shadowing Paid Internship Course Prerequisites: Completed 10th grade English with a grade of “C” or better
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Instructor Bio:
Craig Freeman
757-766-1100 ext. 3346
25+ years of educational experience
50-ton Master’s Endorsement from USCG
Owns and Operates Grading Scales Sportfishing
Projected Employment:
Overall employment of small engine mechanics is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. “Small Engine Mechanics.” Occupational Outlook Handbook, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 October, 2023.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/small-engine-mechanics.htm#tab-6
Career Pathways:
Marine Service Technician
Diesel Service Technician & Mechanic
Service Writer/Warranty
Service Parts Manager
Marine Rigger
Marine Sales
Marine Engineering & Architecture