Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is an independent nationwide institute that provides marine technician training along with many other technical programs. Universal also delivers programs under the name Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI). Campus locations include an array of cities including Phoenix, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Charlotte and Sacramento. UTI is an accredited technical institute that provides a 51-week program in the Marine Technician Specialist Program. Studies include all marine engine systems and electrical systems. Upon completion of the program, each student receives $1,000 in Snap-on tools and lifetime career placement.
WyoTech, located in Springfield, Illinois offers a Marine Specialist Program. This program focuses on inboard and outboard engines, propulsion systems and stern drive systems. There are four core parts of the program including diesel engines, power generation and marine electronics, vessel power transmission, inboard engine propulsion systems and outboard engine propulsion systems. These courses concentrate on hands-on training of gasoline and diesel-operated engines, electrical systems, fuel systems and many other components of marine equipment. This program may also serve as a prerequisite to an advanced marine concentration or off-road power concentration courses.
Lakes Region Community College in Laconia, New Hampshire furnishes students a marine technology program focusing on outboard and inboard engines, recreational equipment and diagnostic equipment. Through classroom and lab experience, students learn maintenance and repair of marine equipment. The Marine Technology certification is a two-year program with in-school and independent studies. There is an extensive required tools list for independent study.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) is in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. WITC offers a Marine Repair Technician program. WITC indicates on its website that it offers the latest up-to-date equipment in the industry and provides instruction in a 6,000 square foot lab. The program teaches students repair of inboard and outboard engines and propulsion systems. Class projects include outboard motor installation, running of engines on the water for testing and basic knowledge of boat accessories. The Marine Repair Technician program can be completed in one and a half years.