Outboard Engine Maintenance Technician Training
Description
AVTEC has collaborated with Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., Marine Business Unit, to provide instruction for the Outboard Engine Maintenance Certification Program technician training.
Courses
Introduction to Outboard Systems - Training Costs: $1090
Fundamental understanding of the outboard systems and safe work practices in the exploration of all functions of the marine power plants.
Outboard Engine Maintenance – Portable* - Training Costs: $1485
Service and maintenance of marine outboards in the portable range (9.9 Horsepower). See the Core Competencies section below.
*Pre-requisite is Introduction to Outboard Systems
Outboard Engine Maintenance – Midrange* - Training Costs: $1485
Service and maintenance of marine outboards in the mid-range (40-50 Horsepower). See the Core Competencies section below.
*Pre-requisite is Introduction to Outboard Systems
Outboard Engine Maintenance – Inline* - Training Costs: $1558
Service and maintenance of marine outboards in the inline range (90-200 Horsepower). See the Core Competencies section below.
*Pre-requisite is Introduction to Outboard Systems
Outboard Engine Maintenance - V-Engine* - Training Costs: $1558
Service and maintenance of marine outboards in the V-engine range (250-300 Horsepower). See the Core Competencies section below.
*Pre-requisite is Introduction to Outboard Systems
Pre-requisite exceptions may be made for previous experience subject to instructor approval.
Certifications
Yamaha Introduction to Outboard Systems
Yamaha Maintenance Certification Program - Portable
Yamaha Maintenance Certification Program - Midrange
Yamaha Maintenance Certification Program - Inline
Yamaha Maintenance Certification Program - V Engine
Schedule
| Course | Dates | Times (2) | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Outboard Systems | TBD | M-F 8:30-3:30 | 60 |
| Outboard Engine Maintenance - Portable | TBD | M-F 8:30-3:30 | 90 |
| Outboard Engine Maintenance - Midrange | TBD | M-F 8:30-3:30 | 90 |
| Outboard Engine Maintenance - Inline | TBD | M-F 8:30-3:30 | 90 |
| Outboard Engine Maintenance - V Engine | TBD | M-F 8:30-3:30 | 90 |
| (2) One hour lunch break |
Location
156 College Rd, Soldotna, AK 99669
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of workplace safety and workplace organization
- Ability to read outboard maintenance charts and identify model numbers
- Maintain and repair outboard powerhead, midsection, and lower unit systems
- Troubleshoot and solve problems with outboard engines using industry recognized computer-based diagnostic equipment
- Employability skills
Core Competencies
- Understanding routine maintenance intervals
- Engine oil and filter changes
- Lower unit gear oil changes
- Water pump service
- Spark plug service
- Timing belt service
- Valve train adjustments
- Fuel system service
- Compression tests
- Understanding and utilizing maintenance manuals and charts
- Battery inspection
- Corrosion prevention
- Propellers
- Power trim and tilt servicing
- Remote control adjustments