Marine Technology

Please Note: The Marine Technology Associate Degree and Diagnostic Repair Certificate are currently in a teach-out phase and LRCC no longer is accepting students into these programs.​​​​​​​

The Marine Technology program concentrates on recreational marine equipment, including outboards, inboards, inboard/outboards, engines, and diagnostic equipment. Students become knowledgeable in the maintenance, repair of internal combustion engines, and drive systems through classroom and lab experience.

LRCC offers two certificates and two-degree pathways. The Marine Maintenance certificate is for those who are looking for basic maintenance training in order to enter the workforce as soon as possible. The Marine Diagnostic and Repair certificate is for those who seek the career of a marine technician. It includes all of the marine maintenance courses as well as the diagnostic and repair courses. Should you seek a degree, LRCC offers a Marine Business degree for those seeking a technical education accompanied by a business perspective. This pathway is best suited for an individual looking for a management position or possible ownership of a marina. The Marine Technical degree is for those who want the most concentrated marine engine repair training available. These students will earn both certificates, a degree and become factory certified with Mercury Marine through our Advanced Marine Systems course.

There are opportunities for marine technicians in coastal and lakeside communities. Graduates will find employment as inboard drive, or outboard technicians, service managers, parts management or even business owners. There are many other opportunities in the recreational off-road vehicle market, such as motorcycle, watercraft and snowmobile technician. Those recreational products are closely related in design and concept; skill sets would be easily transferable.