North Atlantic Technical (NAT) – AMTECH's Marine Career Training Institute of North America (MCTINA)

450 hour Entry-Level Technician

Workshop Fee Schedule Below

Complete this course at night in nine-months or take the fast-track program during the day and finish in three months. What makes the NAT-MCTINA program different from traditional programs - we concentrate on teaching the skills that make a technician valuable from DAY ONE!

Being that AMTECH is closely involved with the boating industry, we maintain an active role with our student's employer to make sure we are providing the type of training that is needed in the industry. We don't only want to place our students for employment; we want them to stay employed. 

The Association of Marine Technicians (AMTECH) is proud to announce its association with North Atlantic Technical for a new entry-level marine technology center for its education division, the Marine Career Training Institute of North America (MCTINA).

The school is located at: 167 Marion Road (Route 6), Wareham, MA 02571
Telephone: AMTECH/MCTINA (800) 467-0982; NAT (508) 858-0606;

We know the number one issue when hiring a marine technician, both entry-level and veterans, is for them to have the necessary skills to make an impact upon accepting employment. Industry surveys show that many graduating students entering the industry today do not possess specific skills needed to be profitable for their employer in a reasonable period of time. NAT-MCTINA programs address these needs and technicians who complete these workshops will have the skills necessary to make an immediate impact when hired. AMTECH works closely with marine dealerships all across North America in order to stay abreast of what the industry needs from their technicians. All NAT-MCTINA participant's employment records are monitored after the hire to insure that our placements are meeting the needs of the employer.

This is 'Real-Life' training by instructors who make a living in marine service. The training is conducted in an actual marine service facility, and all students will learn by going through the actual duties and responsibilities of a marine technician working in a business atmosphere.

 
� Marine Technician 450-Hour Certificate Course Outline (ME100-400)

  The NAT-MCTINA 450-hour marine technician course  is offered during through an evening program that is held two-nights per week, and all-day on every other Saturday. The full-time Fast Track program is conducted five days a week, Monday-Friday. The program’s evening program is designed to be completed in sixmonths. The fast-track program can be completed in three months. Local lodging arrangements will be available to relocate to the area while attending the program. Contact the AMTECH office for details 800-467-0982. Ext. 1. 

�  Module #1: Marine Technician Fundamentals (first of four modules)

  This course provides an overview of the marine industry, working environment for technicians, marine tools, equipment, and safety training. The following principles will be taught:

• Internal combustion engine
• Engine systems
• Basic electrical current and its place in boating applications
• Basic engine theory; fuel, water, steering, electrical, lubrication, ventilation, ignition and   instrumentation systems.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for each system
• spring preparation and repair
• fall lay-up, trailering, yard equipment, and basic boat moving and handling
• All components of this training program include lecture and hands-on training

�  Module #2: Marine Technician Outboard Engines (second of four modules)

  Students in module #2 will learn the various parts and processes involved in installation, repair, and maintenance of outboard engines. Included in this module is instruction on:

• Electrical systems, electronics including ignition, fuel, and lubrication
• Cooling systems for both two and four-stroke engines
• Lower units and propulsion
• Power tilt/trim
• Tune-up
• Troubleshooting each system
• Winterizing
• Preventive maintenance
• All components of this training program include lecture and hands-on training

�  Module #3: Marine Technician Inboard Engines (third of four modules)

  Module #3 concentrates on the marine inboard engine, teaching the theory, design, operation, controls, installation, maintenance, and skills needed to service marine inboard and inboard/outboard, and stern drive engines. Instruction for the following will be covered:

• Design differences among engines
• Cooling systems
• Lubrication
• Exhaust
• Gearing
• Propulsion
• Transmission
• Hydraulic systems
• All components of this training program include lecture and hands-on training

�  Module #4: Marine business management skills (fourth of four modules)

  NAT-MCTINA feels it is extremely important that all technicians have an understanding on how to effectively run a marine business. This course is necessary so a technician will possess the skills necessary to interact with boaters, and to understand how important it is to be a team player. This module is ideal for the technician who eventually wants to run his or her own business, and it is ideal for the employee to understand what it takes for a company to be successful in the marine industry. The following principles will be covered:

• Basic management skills
• Customer relations and customer service index (CSI)
• Employee relations
• Communication skills; personal and telephone
• Basic computer skills; internet use and correspondence, intro to MSHOP and Nautical Software Solution software - M-SHOP/M-PRO/TMP
• Sales and marketing
• Merchandising and retailing
• Shop budgeting
• Flat rate
• Service writing
• Inventory control
• Developing an effective labor rate
• Time management

Schedule and Fees (to register call 800.467.0982 Ext. 1):

Course fee
ONLY $9,895

Course #1001: 36 week evening program
(Tuesday and Thursday- every other Saturday)

Course #1002: 38 week evening program
(Monday and Wednesday- every other Saturday - NOTE: August and September every Saturday)

Course #3001: 12 weeks Fast Track program
(Monday through Friday)

Lodging is available for Fast Track participants. Contact the AMTECH office for more information toll free 800.467.0982 Ext. 1