Beginner to
Marine Electrical Technician Package.
No previous experience or electrical knowledge required. MET 2 package includes BOTH MET 1 AND MET 2 Courses.
Ideal for anyone looking to get started as a marine electrical technician, or hands on boaters working on more complex systems. Once enrolled you can start learning and building experience right away.
One-time payment · Lifetime access to MET 1 & MET 2
Learn online, at your pace · 30-day refund option.
- Lifetime access to both coursesRevisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.
- Personal instructor supportAsk questions as you work through the courses.
- Both exams & certifications includedMET 1 and MET 2 certification after the course exams.
Your next step.
From foundations to further skills.
Understand more of your boat’s power and charging systems.
Develop your knowledge of more complex onboard systems.
Build from MET 1 foundations into technician-level topics.
Marine Electrical Course
Foundation to intermediate technician level training in marine electrical systems for small craft, boats and yachts up to 50m.
Practical marine electrical training covering:
- ✓ Electrical repairs and fault finding
- ✓ Inspection and testing
- ✓ Marine electrical installation
- ✓ ABYC, ISO and IEC standards
- ✓ MECO MET 1 + MET 2 included
- ✓ 45 lessons and 2 exams
- ✓ Full instructor support
- ✓ Lifetime course access
Learn about more complex systems.
Build a strong foundation in marine electrical systems and advance to competent, standards-based installation, maintenance, and fault finding. This combined Boat Electrics (MET 1) and Marine Electrical Technician (MET2) package is designed for boat owners, yacht crew, and trainee marine technicians.
Learn at your own pace and in your own time with no prior experience required.
Start off from the basics and soon you'll be fault finding like the professionals. There is a fair bit to learn but at MECO we break the Marine Electrical system down into much easier to understand subsystems. And of course - with access for life you do not need to memorise everything, you can pop back at any time for a quick refresher on any of the systems covered, and even ask support questions too.
Fix (or prevent) faults.
MECO MET 2 Marine electrical training starts from the battery post to the individual devices and everything between. This comprehensive course will take you every single step of the way - from how the batteries are interconnected, fused, fused, charged and discharged - and how that power is safely and efficiently split off to each and every device on board.
Once you fully understand how this system works you can find and fix faults in minutes. More importantly - you will be able to intercept and prevent potential faults to a Marine Electrical Technician level.
Curriculum
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
- Electrical Power
- Electrical Testing Watch Free Lesson
- Batteries
- Busbars
- Cable Sizing — ISO
- Cable Sizing — ABYC
- Switching
- Circuit Protection
- Alternators
- Battery Charging — Engine
- Battery Charging — Shore Power
- Starter Motors
- 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.
Explore the MET 2 Curriculum Click to view everything included 25 lessons + exam
Progress beyond the fundamentals into batteries, charging, power generation, AC systems, corrosion protection, onboard equipment and professional installation techniques.
- Introduction Preview
- Battery C-Rates
- Battery CCA
- Battery Types
- Battery Charging
- DC Circuit Protection
- Alternator External Regulators
- Multiple Alternators
- Solar Power Preview
- Wind Turbines
- AC Shore Power
- Electrical Essentials
- Power Factors
- Transformers
- AC Circuit Protection
- Inverters
- Generators
- Galvanic Action & Cathodic Protection
- Isolation Transformers
- Electrolytic Corrosion
- Refrigeration
- Water Makers
- VHF Radio
- Crimping Larger Cables
- Boat & Yacht Electrical Exam Preparation
Also included: MET 1 and MET 2 examinations, technician certification, lifetime course access and full instructor support.
Essentials
Course: Marine Electrical Technician — MET 1 & 2
Pre-course requirements: None
Suitable for: Leisure and professional learners
Study time: Approximately 22 hours
Format: Self-paced online learning
Access: Lifetime
Accreditation: CPD-accredited
CPD points: 12
Standards covered: NMEA, ABYC, ISO, RCR, RCD and IEC
Sample Lesson
MET 2 Sample Lesson
Reviews
★★★★★
“i have just completed the MECO MET 1 & 2 course and thoroughly enjoyed it, the short videos for me as a visual learner I found to be excellent.”
Steve Waters — MET 1 & 2 learner
★★★★★
“Excellent Level 2 course with easy-to-follow lessons. The quizzes are a great, stress-free way of ensuring the pertinent points of each lesson have been understood. The revision reinforced the learning and understanding.”
Eric Primeau — MET 1 & 2 learner
★★★★★
“As a complete novice, this course was an excellent introduction to boat electrics—very clear, concise and easy to follow. I have completed both Courses 1 and 2 and revisited them, which has been exceptionally worthwhile in reinforcing the knowledge gained.”
Darren Parker — MET 1 & 2 learner
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