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 Outboard Engine Maintenance - Portable
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 Outboard Engine Maintenance - Midrange
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 Outboard Engine Maintenance - Inline
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 | 1/15/24 - 1/26/24 | M-F 8:30-3:30 | 60 |
| Outboard Engine Maintenance - Portable | 1/29/24 - 2/16/24 | M-F 8:30-3:30 | 90 |
| Outboard Engine Maintenance - Midrange | 2/19/24 - 3/8/24 | M-F 8:30-3:30 | 90 |
| Outboard Engine Maintenance - Inline | 3/11/24 - 3/29/24 | M-F 8:30-3:30 | 90 |
| Outboard Engine Maintenance - V Engine | 4/1/24 - 4/19/24 | 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