Marine Electrical Course
Level 1
Develop the knowledge required to work on a basic marine electrical system and achieve industry recognised certification.
Beginners Welcome.
The Level 1 Marine Electrical training course is ideal for boat owners, yacht crew, and trainee marine electricians.
During your course you will learn marine electrical basics and the applicable standards from around the world such as EU, UK, AUS, NZ, US, and CAN variations of the ISO standards.
Don't worry if you get stuck you have full instructor support throughout your course. There is no assumed knowledge and beginners are welcome, there are no time limits, and you can re-watch all the lectures if required as a refresher.
The subject is broken down into easy to learn bite-size micro lectures of 10 minutes maximum. This powerful teaching method allows you to progress effectively ensuring you fully understand one concept before moving on to the next.
Once completed you will receive a completion certificate and in addition - if you wish to achieve your formal (MET 1) Card you can also complete your MET 1 exam online.
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.
For professional and leisure use
Professional users: Acquire all the skills and knowledge needed to achieve the certification required to start working in the industry as a Marine Electrical Technician.
Leisure users: Save a fortune on repairs, evaluate the safety of your vessel making safety improvements before longer passages, and find faults en-route to keep essential systems running.
Having helped over 1200 Boat Owners, Skippers, and Marine Electrical Technicians reach their goals since 2017 we would love the opportunity to help you too.
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
- 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)
- Standards & Regulations
- Completion
- Final Exam
Take the first step with Level 1
We can help you get started today. From beginner to Level 1 Marine Electrical Technician.
No previous experience is required
Fully online & self paced
Instructor support during and after your course
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.
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