Marine Service Technician

By Hanna
Program Description and Requirements
A Marine Service Technician (MST) is a skilled tradesperson who builds, refits,
maintains, surveys and/or repairs vessels up to 150 feet. They work in marinas,
boatyards, service centres and specialty businesses serving the ever-growing small
craft/recreational marine industry. Whole Boat instruction in 12 marine subjects ,how
they work together.
Hands-on workshops for experience and skill development and a Live online
demonstrations and theory based on real-world situations. Instruction by marine
industry experts who work in their specialty field every day. ‘Earn while you learn’
model keeps you working and logging hours toward your certificate. Workplace
support for skill development and competency assessment with your employer at
work.
-Grade 10 education or equivalent*, including: - English 10 or English language
proficiency - Any Math 10 -Science 10 - High school graduation is preferred.

- Apprentices with medical or physical difficulties should contact Accessibility Services

to arrange an interview with the Institute’s rehabilitation specialist.
 Program Duration and Cost

- Cost $1,474.80 for tuition plus $350 for books at VIU.

Steel Toe boots $150 are a must need.

- it is a five weeks program

Job Prospects and Potential Salaries

- Coast guard deckhand- salary 57,576$ : There are 4 jobs available right now
- Water transport deck and engine room crew- salary 54226$ : There are 530
jobs open right now
Educational institutions offering the program : not all CTC schools

BCIT
Quadrant Marine Institute
Safer Oceans Systems
VIU
 Admission Requirements and Application Process
Before you apply for MST training at Quadrant you must be working in the Marine
Service Industry.

Apprentices must have an Employer Sponsor who can provide work-based

learning experiences.

Both the Apprentice and the Employer Sponsor should look at the MST Program
Outline and the scope of the MST trade, see the ITA website.

Minimum grade 10 Math and English. Contact us if you are concerned about your
math or language skills.

The application process is to fill out the form.

Motorcycle & Marine Technician
Program Description and Requirements
This certificate program is suited to individuals with all levels of mechanical experience and
prepares students for careers as inboard/outboard marine technicians or motorcycle/outdoor power
equipment technicians. Teaches techniques essential to maintain and repair modern
inboard/outboard marine, motorcycle, and other power equipment. Hands-on training with
customer products is emphasized. Students are required to spend approximately one month on
introductory basic mechanical skills prior to servicing customers’ products.

-Math 11, English 12

-Students will be required to complete an assessment test.

-Minimum 16 years of age.

Program Duration and Cost

- It is 9 months program
- It cost $ 6,279.88 program at VIU
Job Prospects and Potential Salaries
-Other small engine and small equipment repairers: salary 52,140$ , 170 jobs available
-Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades : salary 82,694$, 1230 jobs available
right now
Educational Institutions Offering The Program : Not all CTC schools

VIU

BCIT
 Admission Requirements and Application Process

VIU- Grade 12, or equivalent, or mature student status.

- Mature students without Grade 12 will be required to complete an

assessment test.
- Minimum 17 years of age.
- Good health and not allergic to solvents and lubricants.
- An interview may be required.
- Application process is to fill out a form and have a reference letter.