Marine Service Technology

Marine Service Technology – Course# 8750/8751

 Course Description

Marine Service Technology Syllabus
Marine Service Technology Pacing Guide

Marine Service Technology Flyer

ABOUT:

In this introduction to service and repair of watercraft and marina operations, students learn marine trade skills in the areas including shop and boating safety, inboard and outboard systems, carpentry, electricity, and vessel storage and handling.  This course is based on the National Marine Trades Curriculum, developed by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).

  • One year course

STUDENTS STUDY:
Boating Safety, Handling, & Basic Navigation Skills

Boat Design & Construction
Woodworking Skills
Applying Finishes
Fiberglass Construction & Repair
Maintaining & Repairing Inboard/Outboard Engine Systems
Safe Vessel Transportation on Land
Marine Operations & Yard Services

PREREQUISITES:
Students must have completed English 10 and Algebra I with a grade of “C” or above.


CAMPUS LOCATION:
Butler Farm, Hampton

SESSIONS: A.M. and P.M.


CLASS SIZE:
 20 students


CREDENTIALS:
OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR
Virginia Boating Safety Course & NOCTI – ABYC


STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:
 Skills USA

Program Fees:
CPR/BLS $60.00
Student Organization Fee

$17.00

 

Uniform Shirt  $30.00
Total Fees $107.00

 

INSTRUCTOR : Craig Freeman craig.freeman@nhrec.org, 757-766-1100 ext. 9-3346
BIO:
50-ton Master’s Endorsement from USCG
Virginia Teaching License

BUSINESS PARTNERS:
Legasea Marine
Bass Pro Shops
Tomahund Marine
York River Yacht

PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT:
Marine Service Technician
Service Writer/Warranty
Parts Manager
Marine Rigger, Architect, Sales