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Marine Systems - 9 months Diploma
Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

Marine Systems - 9 months Diploma

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding
NWSWB offers an accelerated 9-month Diploma program in Marine Systems. Educational Objective. The Marine Systems program is a competency-based education designed to teach skills needed by and to meet the demand for entry-level marine technicians. The program strikes a balance between a theoretical and a hands-on approach to provide students with necessary skills to enter the expanding market for marine systems technicians. The program covers tasks integral to marine systems installation, service, and repair in topics such as electrical and solar systems; electronics; corrosion; diesel, outboard and electrical propulsion; steering and controls; hydraulics; plumbing; and heating and air-conditioning. The 9-month Diploma program in Marine Systems starts annually in October. Classes revolve around a full-time Monday-Friday daily schedule. Marine Systems Program Goals. Completion of the 9-month Diploma program in Marine Systems prepares students for entry-level employment opportunities in the marine trades with an emphasis on marine systems. Graduates find entry-level employment in boat shops, ship yards, educational institutions, and maritime museums. Skills are transferable to service of RVs, emergency vehicles, and tiny homes.
Visit the program website Heidi Blehm Compliance Manager (360) 385-4948 ext. 305 heidi.blehm@nwswb.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$21,900.00

Total required fees

$1,950.00

Books and supplies

$2,000.00

Locations

Port Hadlock

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Diploma

Award type

63

Credits

1095

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Diploma

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

To be eligible for enrollment, all students must have: Earned a high school diploma or recognized equivalency certificate (GED) prior to the first day of class. The physical and health capacity to undertake the day-to-day work. The ability to understand written and oral instruction given in English. Enrollment in programs at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding do not require prior woodworking, boatbuilding, or marine systems experience.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

During the program, students will review, prepare, and test for the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Marine Systems Certification, Marine Engines and Fuel Systems Certification, and the Marine Electrical Certification.

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

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Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.