Marine Electrical Course Online Level 1

Marine electrical training course with no pre-course requirements.

Ideal for: Boat Owners, Skippers, and Crew

Take control of on-board electrical maintenance and repairs, and learn how to make your electrical system safe and reliable. Electrical failure out at sea can be inconvenient, and expensive, so having crew member with their MECO MET 1 Certificate can be very useful.

Ideal for: Trainee Marine Electricians

Looking to get started as a marine electrician? This course starts from the basics, and builds step by step up to entry level technician standard - beginners are very welcome. Written in accordance with the UK, international and US marine electrical standards, the course and support team can help you get started working in the marine electrical industry anywhere in the world.

 

52% of boat fires caused by the electrical system


Boat Electrical Course online Pie Chart

During the course you will learn exactly what to look for, these early warning signs spotted in time can prevent inconveniences or even catastrophic loss.

Course Aims & Objectives

The course starts from the very basics, and progresses through how each basic electrical component dovetails to form a safe and reliable on-board electrical system.

After the course you will hold a much better understanding of the marine electrical system, and what was once a 'complex electrical problem' will now become just a routine repair.

Ability after the course

  • Prevent, find and fix basic electrical faults - this is a key learning outcome of the course.
  • Make sure the boats electrical system is operating safely, and at peak efficiency as a whole.
  • Evaluate a small craft electrical system and identify regulatory breaches, electrical hazards and fire risks.
  • Conduct simple preventative maintenance tasks on the electrical system.
  • Be aware of limitations, and which electrical work requires professionals.


Course Features

  • Self paced - on demand

Each section of the course has clear, and concise step by step animations with voice over, you can pause, rewind, and re-watch the lessons after the course. This is ideal if you can not commit to a lengthy course, or meet timetables due to other commitments.

  • Full support

You will find a comments box in each section that allows you to ask questions, and read other students' questions and answers too. This is a great feature as you can ask a question instantly whilst it is fresh in your mind.

  • Check your progress

At the end of each section there are informal quiz questions to ensure each section is fully understood, so you know for sure you are achieving progress as you work.

  • Free Previews

Each level has a number of lectures that are free to preview, so you can get a feel for the course, and how the lessons are structured.

  • Marine wiring standards... are not standard!

Learn from all the available Marine Electrical Wiring standards for small craft, not just one! They all have similarities, differences, oversights, good points, and bad. MECO do not favour one set of standards over another, so you can learn the pluses and minuses of all the various methods and work inline to whichever standard matches the original design of the boat you're on.

  • Lifetime access

MECO training provide a fair use policy of personal lifetime access to the material - even once the course is complete. This has a number of advantages, the best of which is: much of the subject material changes regularly, either due to new technology or changes in the many regulations as set out by the ABYC, ISO, RCD / RCR and NMEA to name a few, so you can stay up to date.

  • Course Completion: Downloadable Course Completion Certificate

Completion of the Level 1 course is achieved by watching the lessons and completing all the informal formative quizzes to a suitable standard. Upon course completion an electronic downloadable certificate is provided, and if you are completing the course purely for personal use then this is all that's required.

  • Summative Final Assessment: MECO MET-1 Certificate by post (no extra cost)

Once you have your Course Completion certificate you may wish take the final written exam. This can be completed at home, under exam conditions, and then marked and audited at MECO following the international Ofqual standards. If you are completing the MECO L1 as part of your University degree, college course, or apprenticeship you will need to complete this Final written exam.

  • Course Fees: We pay the Tax

All MECO Courses are inclusive of any local sales tax that may be applicable so the price you see is the price you pay. There are no hidden extras here at MECO, you only ever pay the price as shown.

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts as soon as you enrol, it is a completely self-paced online course and takes 2 to 3 days to complete.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Are refunds available if I am not happy with my course?
Yes. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Is there a certificate upon completion of the course?
Yes, well actually there are 2 options. One is a downloadable course completion certificate for successfully completing the course, and the other is achieved via successfully passing a proctored written exam at home, this is then marked and audited to UK Ofqual Standards.
Are the courses suitable for beginners, I have no electrical experience.
Yes, absolutely the course starts off from the very basics, there is no pre-course experience.
What regulations and standards do you follow?
The course is fully independently written so we can cover all the standards, and we even highlight where conflicts exist between standards, providing a single method that exceeds the most stringent elements of all the standards.
Can I get a job as a marine electrician after completing this course?
Yes, this level 1 is a fantastic start to get your 'foot in the door'. You can use the qualification to get a job as a trainee working under supervision alongside an experienced and qualified marine electrician. You can upgrade your course to the level 2 and 3 as you progress.
Are the courses industry recognised or accredited?
Yes. MECO courses are recognised by the industry, MECO Training is an approved CPD training provider, and listed on the international CPD register. Approved provider #783517

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This course is internationally CPD Accredited