The Landing School Training
Marine Systems
Diploma program on installing, maintaining and repairing marine electrical and mechanical systems, including engines and propulsion.
Description
Students learn to install, maintain and repair marine electrical and mechanical systems through lectures, labs, field trips and hands-on work on actual vessels.
Key features
- Topics include gasoline and diesel engines, composite repair, electrical theory and wiring, pumps, plumbing, bilge and sanitary systems, propulsion systems, sailboat rigging, steering and controls, and refrigeration and air-conditioning
- Project boats have included engine repowers, solar panel installation, bow thruster additions and electrical distribution upgrades
- ABYC standards are integrated so students are prepared for the ABYC marine systems certification exam
Applications
Graduates find work as entry-level marine systems technicians for manufacturers, service yards, custom builders and yacht owners.
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