2001-2002 Catalog
Marine Service Technology (5640)
This program provides students with entry-level skills for employment as marine engine technicians. Students will learn to diagnose and repair outboard, inboard and stern drive engines and related marine equipment (including personal watercraft). The course content will include the following: service, repair and overhaul of four-stroke and two-stroke engines and outboard motors; and service and repair of boating accessories. Course content will also include electrical systems, fuel systems, power transfer systems, ignition systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, drive systems and boat and trailer rigging.
Training is provided in various employability skills. An internship program is available to assist students in obtaining job experience.
Students enrolled in this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training. This will be determined by their scores on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
Students in this program should be advised by the instructor or the program director before enrolling in courses.
This program is offered at the Geis Marine and Industrial Technology Center during day and evening hours. For information call 766-5578 or 766-5580.
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Course Number and Title
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Contact Hours
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*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
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*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
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*VPI 0300 Language Skills
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MTE 0060 Boat and Motor Rigging
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150
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| MTE 0014 Trailer Rigging and Repair |
150
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| MTE 0013 Service Writer/Parts Technician |
100
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| MTE 0131 Outboard Marine Engine Ignition and Electrical Systems |
150
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| MTE 0181 Outboard Marine Fuel and Cooling |
150
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| MTE 0132 Outboard Marine Engine Overhaul |
150
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| MTE 0221 Outboard Marine Engine Gearing |
150
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| MTE 0930 Postsecondary Internship |
50
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| MTE 0223 Stern Drive/Vertical Drive Units |
100
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| MTE 0054 Four-Stroke Marine Engine Overhaul |
100
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| MTE 0001 Diesel Engine Service and Repair |
100
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Total Contact Hours
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1,350
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*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.