Boat & Yacht Electrical Course
The MET 1 Marine Electrical Training course builds up from the basics of 'electricity' right through the finer points of a basic small craft (sub 24m) electrical system. There are no assumptions made on pre course knowledge so anyone can enrol.
This 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 MET 1 course is the certified Exam for those wishing to work in the industry. If you are unsuccessful on your first attempt additional 1 to 1 instructor support is available. This is a CPD accredited course aligned with international small craft electrical standards recognised worldwide.
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.
Marine electrical course, leading to industry recognised certification. Designed for trainee marine electricians, skippers, engineers, and yacht crew.
Marine Electrical Faults
Electrical faults are responsible for 52% boat & yacht fires, but an equal problem is loss of power at sea.
Electrical power is essential for:
- Engine (most need electrical power now)
- Nav 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 so all concerned fully understand the system.
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
Aligned with ALL relevant Standards
ABYC E11 - BS EN ISO 13297 - IEC 60029 (507) - AS/NZS 3004.2
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
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MET 1: Course
Lifetime access, full instructor support, and a 30 day money back guarantee for just one payment of £125
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