Marine Mechanics Institute

Marine Technician Training Program

Marine technicians today need to know about the complex systems of not just one, but many different marine engines. One day you’re working on a Honda outboard. The next day you’re working on a Yamaha four-stroke. A week later you’re dealing with a Cummins MerCruiser diesel. It’s challenging - but it’s also exciting, rewarding, and a whole lot of fun.

The Marine Mechanics Institute's Marine Technology program provides the knowledge and skills you need to become a successful entry-level marine technician - in only 60 weeks!

Marine Mechanics Institute's experienced instructors start you off with the basics of marine technology:

Outboard engines
Stern drive engines
Two- and four-stroke engines
Fuel systems
Electrical systems
Hull design
Trim and tilt

You’ll learn how to use specialized diagnostic, repair, and maintenance equipment, and work on lots of different engines. You’ll learn the basics on how marine dealerships work - including the business skills you need to make your career a long and successful one.

Once you complete the basic theory and technology section of the program, you can move on to manufacturer-sponsored courses, including exclusive classes from:

Marine Honda
Mercury MercTech
Marine Suzuki
Marine Volvo Penta
Marine Yamaha

Graduate/Career Resources

Graduate Employment
Marine Mechanics Institute's industry relationships and manufacturer programs have allowed them to build a nationwide network of companies looking to hire their graduates all across the country. Employment cannot be guaranteed, but MMI places a ton of emphasis on assisting you as you begin your career and will continue to support you throughout your career with employment assistance.

Part-Time Employment Assistance
Marine Mechanics Institute also has staff available to meet with you one-on-one to provide leads and help you find jobs to cover living expenses while you attend school. In addition, MMI continually develops and maintains a list of part-time job openings in the school's local areas.

Career Services
MMI's career services department will assist you through every step of the process, including:

Professional resume development
Interview training techniques
Nationwide job listing & dealer database
On-campus interview opportunities
Employer recruitment services
On-going graduate employment assistance
Assistance locating Tuition Reimbursement Incentive Program (TRIP) employers
Manufacturer elective information
Manufacturer sponsored advanced training (MSAT) information

Manufacturer Specific Marine Technician Training

Each course is specifically designed to focus on the manufacturer’s latest available products and technologies as you build a solid foundation as a technician.

Honda Marine
First, identify the various models of Honda four-stroke outboard motors. Learn about Honda outboard warranty policy and factory Honda outboard special tools. Troubleshoot Honda’s DC-CDI and TMI ignition systems, and much more.

Mercury Marine
Gain the knowledge and experience necessary to become an entry-level technician in the Mercury Marine dealer network. Mercury Marine equips with current outboard and MerCruiser products. Discover Mercury’s method of service administration, and more.

Marine Suzuki
Take a closer look at Suzuki two-stroke and four-stroke outboard motors. Plus, demonstrate an understanding of Suzuki outboard warranty procedures and the Suzuki Extended Protection system. Use specialized Suzuki outboard tools, and much more.

Marine Volvo-Penta
In this Volvo Penta of the Americas-supported course, learn about Volvo Penta’s diesel, inboard, outboard, gasoline sterndrive and diesel sterndrive engines. Perform set-up and maintenance tasks on these engines as well as on Volvo Penta drive systems, and much more.

Marine Yamaha
Gain a solid understanding of Yamaha Motor Corporation products. Begin by identifying Yamaha outboard motors and performing rigging procedures. Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot Yamaha fuel systems (carburetors, Electronic Fuel Injection and High Pressure Direct Injection), oil-injection systems, and more.

Watercraft Technician Training
Marine Mechanics Institute will get you going with their six-week Watercraft Technician course. Identify watercraft models, learn and practice workshop safety, explore many personal watercraft special tools, and much more.

Marine Industry Facts

Boating is hot right now – and so are career opportunities. Whether you’re interested in working at a marina, a boat yard, a yacht club, or park, the numbers show this is a field with a future:

The number of marine repair technicians in the United States is expected to increase by 15 percent between 2004-2014, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That translates into real jobs for those with the marine technician skills taught at Marine Mechanics Institute!
And these are jobs aren't going to get outsourced to a foreign country: People can't send their marine vehicles out of the country for repair. So the jobs stay here, too.
Nearly one-third of adults went boating in 2006, up 1.8% from the previous year.
Over the next decade, more people will be entering the 40-and-older group - the group that buys most of the marine crafts!

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