College of the Florida Keys Training
Certificate: Marine Propulsion
About one-year, 34-credit certificate in marine gasoline and diesel engine training, creditable toward the MEMS AAS.
Description
The Marine Propulsion certificate is designed for students who want training in marine gasoline and diesel engines without immediately pursuing the AAS degree. Its courses may later be applied to the AAS in Marine Engineering, Management, and Seamanship. Program duration is approximately one calendar year and the certificate totals 34 credits.
Core courses (24 credit hours)
- Marine Diesel Engine Overhaul
- Introduction to Marine Engineering
- 2 & 4 Cycle Outboard Repair and Maintenance
- Engine Installation and Repowering
- Applied Marine Electricity
- Marine Gas & Electric Welding
- Marine Corrosion & Corrosion Prevention
- Marine Gearcase, Outdrives & Transmission Systems
Electives
Elective courses (10 credits) cover gasoline engines (ignition and fuel systems, 4-cycle gasoline engines, troubleshooting) and diesel engines (diesel systems, testing and troubleshooting, fuel injection).
Specifications
| Total credits | 34 |
|---|---|
| Core requirements | 24 credit hours |
| Duration | approximately one (1) calendar year |
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