This qualification, available as an apprenticeship, gives you the skills to become an apprentice Automotive Technician—Marine Light, and work as a Marine Serviceperson, Marine Technician, or Marine Mechanic.
You'll learn a range of knowledge and skills relevant to various types of marine engines; including how to adjust, test and repair engines, transmission, fuel systems, hydraulic steering systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, propellers and boat trailers use testing equipment and/or refer to manufacturers' specifications and manuals.
You'll also learn how to dismantle faulty assemblies; repair or replace worn or damaged parts and reassemble, adjust and test the repaired mechanism; perform scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups; advise customers on work performed, general vessel conditions and future repair requirements; and more!
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An apprentice Automotive Technician - Marine Light is involved in working mainly on pleasure craft with inboard or outboard motors, they can be trailer mounted and pull behind a car or moored in the river, ocean or a marina.
This apprenticeship training program comprises on and off the job components, with training blocks of four weeks twice a year for 2.5 years. Block release times are negotiated with industry to minimise the impact on peak workplace production. During the block release, all candidates undertake training and assessment and competency results are signed off in the training record book. When the candidate returns to industry, learning is reinforced in the workplace to further develop the candidate’s skills and increase proficiency. The employer also signs off – that the candidate has undertaken tasks in the workplace.
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