Boat Electrics Course
Achieve a solid understanding of Boat & Yacht electrical systems, and accredited MET 1 certification with no prior electrical knowledge.
Beginners welcome, lifetime access, full support, 30 day money back guarantee.
The beginner friendly Boat Electrics Course,
Start off from the basics with the MECO Boat Electrics course and build up to a thorough understanding of marine electrical systems and wiring in use aboard small craft.
No prior marine electrical knowledge is assumed, and beginners are very welcome.
The subject is broken down into easy-to-follow self paces micro-lectures, each typically 5–10 minutes long, followed by short quizzes to reinforce learning.
The MECO Boat Electrics course includes the certified MET 1 examination for those wishing to work in the industry. . This is a CPD-accredited certification aligned with standards from ABYC, ISO, IEC.
If you're just building skills for use on your own boat, or looking to get started in the industry then this course is a great place to make the first step. The final exam is optional for Leisue users - but many decide to complete this as part of the learning process.
Features
✓ Beginner-friendly training
✓ 12 hours of self-paced learning
✓ Lifetime access
✓ instructor support
✓ Exam and certification included
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee
One off fee £149 / $199
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Audience
Boat Owners
- Hands-on owners and operators
- Yacht fleet owners
- Sailing-school and workboat owners
- DIY and restoration enthusiasts
Learn to prevent and diagnose basic faults, maintain onboard systems and make safer repair decisions—reducing inconvenience, downtime and unnecessary call-out costs.
Yacht Crew
- Skippers and yacht crew
- Delivery skippers
- Yachtmaster instructors
- Workboat crew
Build the electrical knowledge to select appropriate tools and spares, perform pre-departure checks and diagnose basic faults at sea. Reliable electrical power supports essential equipment including navigation lights, GNSS, VHF, AIS and bilge pumps.
Trainee Technicians
- Aspiring marine electrical technicians
- Boatbuilders and surveyors
- Marine electrical businesses
- Colleges, universities and apprenticeship providers
Unlike courses that require previous electrical experience, MET 1 begins with first principles and progressively applies them to marine electrical systems. Learners may take the included examination to earn MET 1 certification.
Challenges
Boat Electrical Failures
A BoatUS analysis found that electrical systems and batteries were responsible for 52% of the boat fires reviewed. Even more minor electrical faults can cause danger and loss of:
- Engine power & starting
- Navigation Lights
- Chart Plotter / GPS / Radar
- AIS / VHF
- Depth / Log
The MECO Level 1 aims to prevent boat & yacht electrical faults via highly detailed Marine Electrical training targeting both technicians and operators. If faults do happen MET 1 training can help find and fix the problem with basic tools and test gear.
Curriculum Boat Electrics Course MET 1
Explore the MET 1 Curriculum Click to view everything included 20 lessons + exam
Start with the fundamental principles of electricity and progress into practical marine wiring, testing, charging, circuit protection, fault awareness and relevant international standards.
- Introduction
- Voltage, Current & Resistance Preview
- Electrical Power Preview
- Electrical Testing Preview
- Batteries
- Busbars
- Cable Sizing — ISO
- Cable Sizing — ABYC
- Switching
- Circuit Protection
- Alternators
- Battery Charging — Engine
- Battery Charging — Shore Power
- Starter Motors Preview
- Monitoring Current & Voltage
- Engine Gauges
- Terminations
- Ingress Protection
- Standards & Regulations
- Course Completion
- Final MET 1 Examination
No previous experience required. The MET 1 examination and certification, lifetime course access and full instructor support are included.
Essentials
Course: Boat Electrics — MET 1
Pre-course requirements: None
Suitable for: Leisure and professional learners
Study time: Approximately 12 hours
Format: Self-paced online learning, micro lectures, informal quizzes, full (human) instructor support if required.
Access: Lifetime
Accreditation: CPD-accredited
CPD points: 12 (if required)
Standards covered: NMEA, ABYC, ISO, RCR, RCD and IEC
Price includes: Taxes, examination and certification
Guarantee: 30-day money-back guarantee
Please note if you are not working commercially with the qualification there is no need to complete the exam - anyone can enrol, complete the course and choose to sit the final exam at any time in the future, if they wish. Upon completion of the course learners achieve course completion certification. Upon successful completion of the optional exam learners achieve MET 1 entry level technician certification.
What You’ll Be Able to Do
Upon completion of the MECO Boat Electrics course you will have a firm understanding of how the marine electrical system and its key devices function, and how it can fail. This will enable you to inspect a basic marine electrical system and identify and repair potential faults, or non compliance, identify hazards and reliability issues, and pin point intermittent faults with test equipment within the 12v or 24v DC electrical system of a small craft up to 24m The MET 1 course includes a reminder of basic electrical theory for those who may need a quick refresher, and applies this knowledge to the specific devices and wiring systems that make up the small craft electrical system.
Creator
David Punch
The MECO Boat Electrics Course was created by David Punch, a qualified UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency engineering instructor and an experienced marine electrical instructor. He has trained with and holds membership of the American Boat & Yacht Council, the British Marine Electrical & Electronics Association, and the National Marine Electronics Association.
David is also an Ofqual-certified teacher and RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Trainer, with 26 years’ experience delivering and developing both classroom-based and online training courses.David is also the principal and owner of Allabroad Ltd, an RYA- and MCA-recognised maritime academy.
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