Marine Mechanical Technician Foundation, Certificate, Full-time

Program Overview

The Marine Mechanical Technician Foundation program provides comprehensive training in all aspects of recreational and light commercial boat repairs, including engines, drive trains, and fluid systems. Delivered full-time over 26 weeks, the program covers safety, tools, regulations, heating/cooling, plumbing, hydraulics, metal fabrication, welding, electrical theory, and engine operation. Graduates are prepared for careers as marine mechanical technicians, responsible for installing, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical systems in the recreational marine industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content:
The Marine Mechanical Technician Foundation program covers all aspects of repairs to recreational and light commercial boats, including diesel, gasoline, and outboard engines; conventional inboard drive trains, stern drives; hydraulic and domestic fluid systems; and electronic management and controls.
• Program Structure:
The program is delivered full-time over 26 weeks.
• Course Schedule:
Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 0730–1530.
• Program Modules:
• Safety in the Workplace: Covers safe working practices, common workplace hazards, WHMIS, fire safety, and Lock Out procedures.
• Tools and Equipment: Introduces various tools and equipment used in the marine industry, principles of steel, aluminum, and FRP construction techniques, and lubricant selection.
• Regulations and Vessel Operation: Discusses safe vessel operation, Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) certification, vessel commissioning, sea trials, technical data, and industry standards.
• Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: Covers cabin heating systems, air conditioning theory, refrigeration systems, and servicing of AC, heating, and refrigeration systems.
• Fresh Water and Bilge Plumbing Systems: Covers thru-hull fittings, materials, and installation procedures, components and installation of fresh and waste water plumbing systems, water makers, and bilge pump systems.
• Vessel Support Systems: Covers propane safety, installation, and operation, davits, hoists, windlasses, fire suppression systems, and electric and mechanical steering systems.
• Hydraulic Systems: Explores hydraulic principles, hydraulic system components, hydraulic safety, and hydraulic steering systems.
• Metal Fabrication and Trailers: Covers metals and their properties, metalworking operations, cutting, threading, bending, and lay-out techniques, and servicing boat trailer components.
• Welding: Introduces welding safety, equipment use, welding techniques, and basic torch operations.
• Electrical Theory and Equipment: Covers electrical theory, AC and DC circuits, electrical circuit calculations, electrical schematics, and diagnostic and measuring equipment.
• Batteries, Charging and Inverters: Discusses types of storage batteries, battery applications, battery recharging, and battery construction.
• DC Circuits and Diagnostics: Covers DC electrical circuit components, installation techniques, engine starter, gauges, and alarm circuits.
• Generator Sets: Explores the function of self-contained AC generators, criteria for installing a new system, generator installation, and generator fault diagnosis.
• Engine Theory and Operation: Covers the history, theory, and operation of 2 and 4-stroke internal combustion engines, spark and compression ignition engines, and routine inspections.
• Engine Support and Drive Systems: Discusses engine support systems, including lubrication, cooling, fuel, intake air, and exhaust systems, and drive system components, propellers, gear boxes, and marine gears.

Careers:

Graduates of the Marine Mechanical Technician Foundation program may pursue careers as marine mechanical technicians, who install, diagnose, repair, and maintain engines, drive trains, and other mechanical systems in the recreational marine industry.