Marine Technology (MTEC)

Learn how to maintain and install outboard motors, rig new boats, select propellers, and repair two-stroke and four-stroke engines. Class includes hands-on routine maintenance and how to troubleshoot, diagnose, prepare estimates for outboard engine repair. Basic trailer repair and maintenance included. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Introduction to basic electrical theory and marine electronics, repair, safety, rigging, and corrosion prevention. Learn how to read and interpret wiring diagrams. Includes Ohm’s law, cable installation, volt systems, and standards for wiring, battery installation and testing, inverters, AC and DC circuit installation and troubleshooting boat equipment and systems. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Marine systems safety, maintenance and repair of shipboard mechanical systems. Includes propulsion and motor power principles, engines, propellers, steering systems, controls, instruments, and accessories. Students will learn hands-on routine maintenance and how to troubleshoot and service marine mechanical systems, plumbing, pumps, and rigging. Includes the proper methods of installation, safety, testing, trouble shooting, diagnostics and repair of marine mechanical equipment. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Hands on class teaches students how to install interior components of an aluminum boat. Learn the causes of corrosion in the marine environment and methods of corrosion control and prevention. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Prepare and use resin fiberglass panels and molds to produce and bond together marine components for vessel assembly. Class includes repair and finishing of resin surfaces. Prepare exterior surfaces of boats for priming and painting. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Oil spill responders protect marine ecosystems by minimizing the environmental impact of an oil spill. This class provides an introduction to marine oil spill response, risk management, chemical safety in clean-up, decontamination, and scientific discoveries and innovations that minimize damage to marine and coastal environments. Students will discuss the impact of oil spills on marine life, coastal preservation, and other issues that affect the wellbeing of oceans and waterways. Course aligns with International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response, and Cooperation conventions for first-line marine spill responders. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Basic boating navigation, safety, emergency response, and legal requirements of boating in Washington State. Class includes overview of American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards and preparation for the Washington State boater’s card. This class may include students from multiple sections.

This class will provide opportunities for students to participate in internships with local employers. This class may include students from multiple sections.