The American Boat and Yacht Council yesterday announced its new Marine Engines and Fuel Systems Certification course. The training program combines previously separate gasoline diesel engine certifications into one program. The first interactive online course will be held Oct. 8 through 24, running three days a week for three weeks from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.
The approach is to give technicians who work on both types of engines a more efficient way to get certified.
“As the industry evolves, we recognize that many engine manufacturers train techs to their own brand-specific certifications,” Tim Murphy, ABYC educator director, said in a statement. “By combining our previous gasoline engines and diesel engines certifications, ABYC addresses the whole boat from the fuel fill up to the point where fuel enters the engine. In the new course, gasoline and diesel engines each have a chapter dedicated to their specific needs.”
Because many in-depth engine diagnoses and repairs are manufacturer-specific, the course focuses more on the ABYC standards that apply to gasoline and diesel engines and related systems. The chapter on electrical systems could be a good primer for non-electricians and covers basic troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of these systems.
ABYC says the course is good for marine technicians, repair shops and others who are seeking to enhance their qualifications and ensure compliance with ABYC standards.
Click here register for the course.
