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Curriculum Program

The curriculum program in Marine Propulsion Systems is a one-year program leading to certificate. It provides training for outboard engine technicians through classroom instruction, laboratory experiments, and shop practices in the repair and maintenance of outboard engines, inboard/outboard engines, stern drives and jet propulsion systems.

The course work includes all areas of the outboard engine including: powerhead, midsection and lower unit. Ignition systems, fuel systems, cooling systems and rigging are covered in detail.

Students have ample opportunity for hands-on experimentation and disassembly of component parts and rebuilding procedures. Students are also exposed to the latest in electronic ignition and fuel systems, and computer diagnostics.

Graduates of the curriculum should qualify for employment opportunities as outboard engine service technicians, technician apprentices, parts and service departments, sales, and government agencies.

Students performing volt-ohms DVA meter testing

Supervising Torque

Mark Elmore instructs on using the test cells Troubleshooting a fuel problem David Eastwood explains the ignition sensor

 


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