ABYC Announces Entry Level Certification Program
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced an updated year-end exam for its new entry-level Marine Service Technician Certification. The revised certification designation and exam completes ABYC’s Marine Service Technology package, designed to help secondary and post-secondary schools easily implement standards-based marine service programs, and further enhance student abilities to grow their careers in the marine industry.
“As the industry continues to evolve, it is critical that future technicians are learning the skills they need to succeed in the field,” says David Broadbent, Director of Education at ABYC. “To that end, we are excited to release the updated exam to help guide the next generation of marine technicians.”
As well as gaining a ready-to-go curriculum, schools that purchase ABYC’s Marine Service Technology package can also receive discounted textbooks and will have access to instructor guides with PowerPoint presentations, online demonstration videos, quiz samples, and take-home workbooks for students.
Topics covered in the entry level Marine Service Technician Certification include:
- Boat handling and general shop safety and practices
- Internal combustion engine theory
- Marine electrical systems, installation and troubleshooting
- Outboard engine and gasoline inboard engine maintenance and troubleshooting
- Basic diesel maintenance
- Marine plumbing systems
- Marine materials: wood, metal, composites
The new entry-level exam is accredited by the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI), the leading provider of industry credentials and a neutral third party, to ensure relevance and value. NOCTI will administer the exam, provide the certificates, and send a digital accomplishment badge that students can share within their networks.
“Our partnership with ABYC is key to the success of Palm Beach State College’s new Marine Service Technology program,” said Eligio Marquez Jr., Palm Beach State College, transportation technology program director. “By integrating ABYC’s industry standards-based curriculum with our Florida state framework, we’ll be able to offer best possible program to our students, the future marine technicians Palm Beach County greatly needs.”
To learn more about ABYC’s Marine Service Technology Program or to order one for your school, visit www.abycinc.org/marineservice.