Courses needed for Certificate Level 3
Harbor Administration - $195
A harbor’s success in business can be attributed to the effectiveness of its management team. This course provides a survey of all aspects of Harbor Administration, covering policy, financial, marketing, and security issues. Students will be introduced to modern management practices, and shown how to apply them to their own harbor. Students will learn about Best Management Practices, as well as safety issues that affect harbors and how to mitigate them. Upon completion of this course, students will have a better understanding of how better management can lead a harbor to success. We recommend that you take this overview course, before enrolling in the Operations and Planning course. Instructor: David Garrett
Harbor Operations and Planning - $195
Proper operation of a harbor requires good planning. Harbor management plans are comprehensive and usually consider regional needs as well as commercial and recreational needs, waste management, mineral extraction, dredging, public access, habitat, resource protection, water quality, aesthetic values, and public interests, to name just a few key issues. This course focuses on developing a set of documents you can use in your marina to make good planning decisions and ensure its safe and efficient operation. You will also learn about harbor economics and how the proper design of your harbor can save you money and keep the harbor environment pristine. This course will help you deal with both the predictable as well as the unpredictable. Instructor: Alan Sorum
Marina Utilities: Electrical Systems - $195
This course will familiarize employees with the basics of a marina electrical system. The delivery of electrical power is traced from the utility to marina facilities and shore pedestals. Employees will learn about the importance of grounding and bonding, sources and means for prevention of stray and galvanic currents, as well as testing and troubleshooting procedures. Upon completion of the course employees will be prepared to educate boat owners about proper grounding and bonding of on board power systems and to help them reduce damage from electrical corrosion. Instructor: Larry Boyer