The Marine Mechanics Institute & Boat Mechanic and Repair Certification

• According to the US Department of Labor, people with formal training in marine mechanics should have good job prospects
• The training required for boat mechanic certification often qualifies people to work on other small engine equipment

The Marine technology field is fast-paced and rapidly expanding. Just as car engines have advanced over the last decade, so too has modern marine equipment. This nation's yachts are finely tuned and sophisticated machines that require specialized attention. However, most of the boats that are sold each year are second hand, as boats have a much longer expected lifespan than do automobiles. One of the aspects of boat mechanics and repair that can be challenging is the fact that one has to have the knowledge and ability to work on both the sophisticated, computer controlled, equipment of many modern yachts and also be able to service relatively simple, older, small engines.

Marine Mechanics are in short supply. At the Marine Mechanics Institutes listed below, you can train to become a Marine Technician, Merc Tech, or Watercraft Technician. We have compiled a listing of accredited schools that offer boat mechanic and repair certification. To find out if this is the right field for you and which school is the best choice for you, simply click the links below to receive complementary information directly from the schools.