Marine Technology Technical Track

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.

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the program will: 

• Perform preventative maintenance of marine engines including oil changes, tune-ups, lower unit fluid change, water pump impeller replacement and fuel filter maintenance.
• Execute basic marine engine winterizing techniques such as fogging engines, preserving fuel systems and draining engine cooling systems.
• Complete a boat trailer inspection including the service of the trailer wheel bearings and adjustment of rollers and bunks to fit the boat hull.
• Identify American Boat and Yacht Council safety standards related to marine fuel and electrical systems.
• Operate a Digital Volt Ohm Meter and test circuits for current flow, resistance and voltages.
• State basic electrical theory as it pertains to marine DC electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair basic marine starting and charging systems.
• Identify specific colors of wire and state their functions related to typical marine electrical systems
• State theory related to propeller design and define the terms, pitch, ventilation and cavitation
• Perform basic tasks related to the un-boxing and installation of outboard engines including steering systems, control cables, fuel lines and electrical connections.