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SPECIALIZED MARINE TECHNICIAN TRAINING

With the industry's continuing technological advances, outboard and sterndrive marine systems are becoming increasingly complex, requiring highly skilled technicians to keep up with modern innovations. As boat engines become more efficient and environmentally friendly, professionals must be trained in the latest diagnostic tools and repair techniques. Marine dealerships, marinas and repair shops are constantly seeking knowledgeable technicians who can handle advanced systems, computerized controls and electronic fuel injection technology.

In your Universal Technical Institute (UTI) marine mechanic training, you'll receive hands-on training utilizing a variety of marine engines and systems.18 This training prepares graduates with the skills needed to pursue a career in the industry.1 Whether you’re looking to work in a dealership, marina or independent repair facility, your UTI education can provide you a strong foundation for a marine technician career.

Manufacturer-specific courses are designed to provide students with technical and hands-on training specific to each brand. Students learn the design and operation unique to each manufacturer:

 

OUTBOARD MOTORS AND LOWER UNITS

Honda 225, Mercury Verado and Optimax

STERNDRIVE ENGINES AND DRIVE UNITS

Volvo Penta, MerCruiser

FUEL SYSTEMS

Fuel injection, carbureted

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Starting, charging, ignition, power trim and tilt

Students will also learn setup, maintenance, service and repair procedures, as well as diagnosing and troubleshooting using diagnostic equipment, such as the Suzuki Diagnostic System (SDS) and the Mercury Computer Diagnostic System (CDS).

This technical knowledge and hands-on training prepares UTI's marine graduates to pursue work as entry-level technicians at marine dealerships or wherever life on the water may take them.

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