Marine Maintenance Technician

In Michigan alone, there are more than one million registered boats, and trained experts are needed to keep all of them ready for smooth sailing.

Build the foundation of your career as a marine maintenance technician and help meet this growing demand in just seven weeks with Lake Michigan College's Marine Maintenance Technician program. Through online and in-person training, you’ll work toward your lifetime Mercury Marine Technician number and sit for the American Boat & Yacht Council Marine Service Technology Exam.

This industry-recognized program, developed with the American Boat and Yacht Council, Michigan Boating Industries Association, and local marinas, teaches you the knowledge and skills to become an inboard and outboard engine technician. You will also earn valuable certifications including OSHA 10, American Heart Association First Aid, and CPR/AED.

You'll complete most coursework online, with just eight days of essential in-person training—one day for safety certifications at our South Haven campus and seven days of hands-on training at Macomb Community College's state-of-the-art marine facility in Warren, Michigan.

Interested in a career in this year-round, in-demand field? Contact us today to learn about enrollment and launch your journey to becoming a certified marine maintenance technician.

Topics covered:

• OSHA 10 
• Basic Blueprint Reading 
• Shop Math for Marine Industry 
• First Aid & CPR/AED for Marine Tech 
• Marine Fundamentals 
• Marine Electrical Systems 
• Starting a Business for Marine Tech 
• Hand Tools, Power Tools, Diagnostics 
• Marine Plumbing Systems 
• Marine Hydraulics 
• Marine Rigging 
• Marine Carpentry & Structural Materials 
• Marine Industry Customer Service 
• Marine Engines 

Cost: $ 5,500* 

*Cost includes tuition, books, and fees. Scholarships may be available for assistance. Cost may be significantly or completely offset through Michigan Works! funding opportunities. Contact your local Michigan Works!  office to learn more about whether you might qualify. Cost does not include lodging, food, and transportation to and from Macomb Community College. 

Contact Jeremy Burleson at jburleson@lakemichigancollege.edu or 269.637.7514 for more information.