Marine Electrical Course
MET 1
The Level 1 Marine Electrical training course evolves quickly from the basics of how electricity behaves in a circuit right into how this applies to the specific components that make up the onboard electrical system.
This fairy complex subject is broken down into easy to learn 'bite-size' micro lectures limited to between 5 to 10 minutes, after which there is a short quiz to re-enforce the knowledge. included in the Level 1 course you have access to the MET L1 formal Exam, fully online at no additional cost. If you are unsuccseful on your first attempt extra instructor support is available to work through any deficiencies one to one.
Aligned with ALL relevant Standards
ABYC E11 - BS EN ISO 13297 - IEC 60029 (507) - AS/NZS 3004.2
Marine electrical course, leading to industry recognised certification. Designed for trainee marine electricians, skippers, engineers, and yacht crew.
Who is this course for?
Ideal for owners...
- Hands on owner / operators
- Yacht Fleet owners
- Sailing School owners
- Workboat owners
- DIY / Restoration enthusiasts
Electrical faults can be inconvenient, expensive, and dangerous. Solid marine electrical knowledge will help you prevent and fix basic faults, and this can save money and inconvenience. Take control of on-board electrical maintenance and repairs, and learn how to ensure your electrical system safe and reliable.
Ideal for yacht crew...
- Yacht Skippers
- Yacht crew
- Delivery skippers
- Yachtmaster instructors
- Work boat crew
Electrically trained crew can help improve safety and reliability simply by knowing what spares and tools they need, how to use them, what to check before departure, and how to fix faults on route. These skills can help reduce fire risks and navigational risks from inoperative equipment such as GNSS, Radar, Depth, Nav-Lights, Bilge pumps, or engine starter; for example.
Ideal for professionals...
- Boat builders
- Colleges & Universities
- Surveyors
- Marine Electrical Shops
- Apprenticeship providers
Many similar courses require previous electrical experience, but to get this, you need training... Start off from the basics of electricity and progressively learn how this applies this to the marine electrical system. Successful completion of the MECO Level 1 course provides access to the MET 1 Exam and Certification.
Course Details
- Course Name: Boat & Yacht Electrical Level 1
- Certification: MET - 1
- Pre-course requirements: None
- Aimed at: Leisure & Professional
- Duration: 12 hours
- Format: Self Paced
- Time limits: None
- Accreditation: International CPD
- CPD Points: 12
- Standards: NMEA, ABYC, ISO, RCR, RCD, IEC
- Sales Tax: Included in price, no hidden extras
- Exams: Optional - only required for Professional MET Certification.
- Recognition. Globally Industry recognised.
- Graded results: Included
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Satisfaction Guarantee: 30 days
MECO Boat & Yacht Level 1 Curriculum
- Introduction
- Voltage, Current & Resistance (2:44)
- Power (3:12)
- Testing (8:04)
- Batteries (10:16)
- Busbars
- Cable Sizing ISO Version (8:46)
- Cable Sizing USA ABYC (13:57)
- Switching (4:51)
- Circuit protection (9:49)
- Alternators (10:56)
- Battery Charging (Engine) (17:39)
- Battery Charging (Shore Power)
- Starter Motors (12:47)
- Monitoring Current & Voltage (4:51)
- Engine Gauges (9:21)
- Terminations (3:51)
- Ingress Protection (4:21)
- Standards & Regulations
- Completion
- Final Exam
Take the first step with Level 1
No previous experience is required
Fully online & self paced
Instructor support during and after your course
Reviews
Excellent course
Excellent Level 2 course with easy to follow lessons. The quizzes are a great way of ensuring the pertinent points have been understood.
Fantastic course
Fantastic course, brilliant pace and examples. Managed to explain all of the technical points in a very practical way with great context.
Great course
Excellent, Informative, straight forward teaching approach, with no nonsense methods. Highly recommended.
MET 1: Course £125
