Marine Services Technician
Competency-based
ONET: 49-3051.00
1
Years
27
Skills
173h
Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
- Orientation
- 66 Hour Marine Training Program
- ToolingU - Units of Measurement
- ToolingU - Math Fundamentals
- ToolingU - Safety for Mechanical Work
- Soft Skills Training
On-the-job training
- Workplace Safety
- Service wheel bearings and lights on trailers
- Lift Operations
- Use forklift, cranes, boom truck for dry storage, rack operation, on/off loading, storage of boats on land. Rigging of travel lift and crane for hoisting op's
- Engine Cooling Systems
- Maintain/repair parts and function. Troubleshoot problems.
- Thru-hull Plumbing
- Fit thru-hull to pipes, hoses or valves to allow the water to pass in or out of the vessel. Install transducers / fabricate backing blocks.
- Off-season storage
- Prepare outboards/inboards & I/O's for winter storage
- Plumbing Systems & Winterizing, HVAC
- Winterize potable water and waste systems
- Shrink Wrap & Framing
- Apply different techniques that ensure safety and durability
- Batteries, Chargers, Inverters (Charging Systems)
- Deliver proper service of marine batteries-deep cycle, starting and combination batteries. Alternative charging systems, solar, wind.
- Sailboat Rigging & Furling Systems
- Cotter pin + clevis pins/aloft safety /rig tuning/ winch servicing/hardware installation
- Mast step+un-step/crane signals/die checks/mast wiring, furler repairs
- Stern Drives, Sail Drives, Lower Units, Pods & Thrusters
- Install and troubleshoot general knowledge, rebuilding and shimming gear lash. Perform maintenance of O/Ds and transom assemblies. Zincs, Gear ratios, propeller sizing
- Electronic Operating Systems & Controls
- Basic electrical/5 volt reference/cable routing/back up systems/installation of systems.
- Basic Electricity & Accessories
- Color code electrical accessories
- Outboard Engines
- Provide basic outboard service such as: 2C/4C, rigging control cables and props, trim, tilt adjustments, injectors, carbs, fuel system and plumbing
- Diagnose, repair and replace power heads, valve clearances, timing belts.
- Perform oil injection operation and overview.
- Install parts, drilling through hulls and corrosion, bonding. Trouble shoot common maintenance problems.
- Inboard Engines - Gasoline
- Understand function and identify parts :gasoline, engine safety. fuel tank, plumbing
- Operate and perform service/repair
- Inboard Engines - Diesel
- Perform basic maintenance and service. Seawater pumps/coolers /aftercoolers. Fuel systems/plumbing and filters. Trouble shooting common maintenance issues, overheating & fuel.
- Running Gear & Propellers
- Proper cleaning of running gear+propellers/application of anti-foulant/check+correct alignment/check basic propeller balance/proper removal and replacement procedures Vibration causes and resolutions
- Generators
- Safety shut down/principles of magnetic induction/basic troubleshooting/understanding hertz as it pertains to cycles
- Ignition & Charging Systems
- Test, repair and service parts & systems. Troubleshoot problems.
- Fuel Systems, Carburetors & E.F.I
- Test, repair and service parts, pumps, carburetor circuits, EFI systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Test, repair and service outboard & sterndrive systems ID, electrical trim cylinder rebuilds
- Hull Prep, Repair & Bottom Painting
- Perform basic, wood, fiberglass, metal repair and painting, basic prep for finish painting and basic assessment of wood, fiberglass, metal damage. Prepare boat for launching.
- Commissioning & De-commissioning
- Engine startups/water flow/coolant systems testing procedures/tune-ups/hoses+clamps/Proper anti-freeze techniques and testing/basic boat requirements needed for winter storage and commissioning
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