Marine Electrical Course
Learn about more complex Boat & Yacht electrical systems and achieve accredited certification. Includes MECO MET 1 & MET 2 courses, exams and certification.
Beginners welcome, lifetime access, full support, 30 day money back guarantee.
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.
Features
✓ No prior experience required
✓ 22 hours of self-paced learning
✓ Lifetime access
✓ instructor support
✓ Exams and certification included
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee
One off fee £295 / $399
Standards
MECO courses are structured around the three principal standards used across the marine industry: ABYC, ISO and IEC.
More than one standard may apply to different systems aboard the same vessel, and reflect in some cases a minimum acceptable standard, rather than best practice.
Curriculum
Both MET 1 and MET 2 courses are included in this package. There are no hidden extras. All exams, graded results, instructor support, lifetime access, and taxes are included.
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.
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
Creator
David Punch
Your course creator, David, is 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.
Reviews
★★★★★
Excellent on Trustpilot
4.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews
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★★★★★
“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
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★★★★★
“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
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★★★★★
“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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Enrolment
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MECO Marine Electrical Courses Online, Head office, Maritime Training House, 7 the square, Ocean Village, Gibraltar GX11 1AA