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Marine Industry Technology (STC-MIT)

Coastal Alabama Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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This is a program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair outboard, inboard, and inboard outboard engines; test, maintain and repair steering devices and electrical systems; repair metal, wood and fiberglass hulls and vessel components.

Credits

27 credits

Format

In-Person

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Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 49-3051.00

Skills

RepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematicsEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Problem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityControl PrecisionNear VisionOral ComprehensionOral Expression

Tasks

  • Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration
  • Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
  • Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests
  • Explain repair procedures to customers.
  • Repair or replace engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, water pumps, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
  • Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conf
  • Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to
  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference poi

Technology

Spreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareInventory management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Adjustable gap spark testersAllen wrench setsAutomatic center punchesBall peen hammersBattery load testersBattery terminal cleanersBearing retainer wrenchesBreaker barsCarbon scrapersChannel lock pliersCoil function testersCombination pliersCombination wrenchesCotter pin pullersCrowfoot wrenches

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians49-3051.00
  • Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other49-9099.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Engine startup procedure — follow established protocol to start motorboat motors and monitor for visible signs of malfunction such as smoke or excessive vibration under direct technician supervision.
  • Routine maintenance tasks — perform oil and filter changes on motorboat engines by following manufacturer service manuals in a supervised shop environment.
  • Basic parts replacement — swap out worn spark plugs, magneto points, and piston rings under the guidance of a senior mechanic in a marine service facility.
  • Service documentation — record inspection findings and completed maintenance tasks accurately using shop work-order forms under supervisor review.
  • Hand tools and basic test instruments — identify and use correctly when disassembling and reassembling small outboard engine components in a training shop.
  • Cooling system observation — idle motors and read thermometers to note cooling system temperature readings under close technician oversight.
  • Propeller inspection basics — visually inspect propellers for obvious damage such as nicks or bent blades and report findings to a supervising mechanic.
  • Motor mounting assistance — help mount outboard motors to boat transoms following torque specifications under direct supervision in a boatyard setting.
  • Parts and inventory software — look up part numbers and check stock levels using inventory management software in a dealership service department.
  • Safety and shop protocols — follow marine shop safety rules, PPE requirements, and waste-disposal procedures throughout all assigned tasks.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
Not reported