Boat & Yacht
Electrical
Level 2 Intermediate Course
Boost your knowledge and achieve professional Marine Electrical Technician Licence (MET 2)
- Pre-course requirements: Level 1
- Recommended study time: 2 days
- Certification (personal use): Course completion
- Certification (professional use): MET 2 Certificate
When we developed the level 2 curriculum the goal was to ensure learners could apply the basics from the level 1 course to the more complex areas of the marine electrical system.
Each module is packed with practical tips and step-by-step guides, ensuring that you can apply what you've learned immediately, whether you're assessing wiring onboard or troubleshooting a fault.
The level 2 course is ideal for boat owners, skippers and crew but also, on completion of the optional final MET written exam learners can achieve their entry level Marine Electrical Technician Level 2 card. This is an industry recognised licence that enables you to find work in the marine electrical sector.
Below are just a few examples of the subjects covered.
Learn about solar power
Learn about solar installations, solar controllers, and how this technology can be safely and efficiently interfaced with an existing electrical system. There's a lot to learn in this area and mistakes can be costly and potentially dangerous. Learn about this and more with the level 2 course.
Battery Charging
One of the most misunderstood areas of the marine electrical system, battery charging, is covered in great detail. Literally learn everything there is to know on this topic
Galvanic Corrosion
Learn how the small currents that exist between metals can destroy parts of a yacht, in some cases causing total loss! Galvanic corrosion can be prevented but the systems in place need inspection and maintenance.
Dual Alternators
Many yachts have dual alternators on one engine, you can learn how to get the most of this arrangement and learn how to avoid the most common mistakes made with this system.
Isolation Transformers
Corrosion can be caused by the shore-power connection and one way to eliminate this is with the isolation transformer. However, this introduces a few other problems that must be addressed, and of course it must be inspected and tested periodically to ensure those on board are not at risk of electrocution.
Curriculum
Please feel free to sample any of the lessons below marked up as 'Preview' this will give you an idea if this is the right course for you.
- Introduction
- Batteries C Rates (21:17)
- Batteries CCA
- Battery Types
- Battery Charging
- DC Circuit Protection (18:04)
- Alternator External Regulators
- Multiple Alternators (8:37)
- Solar Power (12:17)
- Wind Turbines (7:04)
- AC Shore power (14:42)
- Electrical Essentials
- Power Factors
- Transformers (11:38)
- AC Circuit Protection (26:09)
- Inverters (9:08)
- Generators
- Galvanic Action & Cathodic Protection (11:35)
- Isolation Transformers (4:30)
- Electrolytic Corrosion (6:17)
- Refrigeration (11:55)
- Water Makers (6:13)
- VHF Radio (8:03)
- Crimping Larger Cables (4:25)
- Boat & Yacht Electrical Exam Preparation
What's included
Once enrolled you will have access for life and the course material is kept up to date so you may need to revise the course at a later date to stay current. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a downloadable Course Completion Certificate, if you wish to use the qualification for work you will also need to complete the formal Level 2 written exam for which there is no extra charge.
Upon successfully completing the level 2 course and passing the level 2 written exam you will receive by post your Marine Electrical Technician Level 2 photo ID Card. Note that he MECO Level 1 course and exam must be completed before the level 2 exam.
Note: You can enrol in the level 2 course below and then add the discounted level 1 course on the payment page.