MARINE
OCCUPATIONAL ENDORSEMENT
This program is for the student who wants to work in the marine field of diesel powered vessels. The course content covers the different support systems on vessels as well as the diesel engine. All of the classes are at least 50% hands-on which lets the students practice their new skills. UAS has a wide selection of excellent training aids.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not the ferry oiler program in which you can get your USCG oilers document. That program is listed under OILER on the home page.
Employment possibilities could include:
- Tour vessels
- Fish packers
- Marine generator repair
- Fishing vessels
- Charter vessel companies
- Vessel construction and outfitting
- Pleasure craft maintenance
- Work boat maintenance
- Marine engine dealers
- Cannery boat mechanic
DIESEL/MARINE EMPHASIS
REQUIREMENTS (2011-2012 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 28 | ||
| DESL | S110 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| DESL | S125 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| DESL | S130 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 2 |
| DESL | S171 | Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 3 |
| DESL | S180 | AC Power Generation | 3 |
| DESL | S261 | Marine Auxiliary Systems | 3 |
| DESL | S262 | Marine Auxiliary Systems Lab | 2 |
| DESL | S263 | Marine Transmissions | 3 |
| WELD | S120 | Basic Welding I | 3 |