Weekend
Diesel Engines

Total: 2 Days - 12 hours

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The objective of this course is to provide boaters with a basic understanding of the theory and operation of marine  diesel engines.

• Practical applications are taught in both the classroom and in the engines lab.

• Minimum class size is 3 and the maximum is 6 students.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Engine Components

• Cylinder Blocks

• Cylinder Heads

• Oil pan

• Starter Motors

• Alternators

• Belts, Hoses & Clamps

Engine Theory

Fuel Systems

• Safety

• Components of the System

• Fuel Theory and Operation

• Fueling Vessel

• Air Supply

Lubrication

• Engine Oil

• Oil Additives

• Types of Grease

• Lubricating Parts

• Oil Classification

Cooling System

• Types of Systems

• Cooling System Components

• Inspection & Maintenance

Charging & Starting Systems
 

Ignition Systems

• Theory of Operations

• Inspection & Maintenance

CERTIFICATION

A Chapman School certificate of completion is awarded to students who complete the course.

ADMISSION

Persons attending the 2 day program must be at least 16 years of age or older and in good health, submit a properly completed and signed Registration Form (by a parent of guardian if the applicant is younger than 18) and have an official photo ID on the first day of class.

This course requires a minimum of three (3) students and has a maximum of five (5) students.

Students are required to furnish their own deck/boat shoes and are required to provide their own lunch while onboard.

CLASS SCHEDULE - 2008

TUITION & FEES

• Tuition Dep....$150.00    Tuition Bal....$200.00    Tuition Total....$350.00

• The Registration Form must be completed and signed (by a  parent or guardian if the applicant is younger than 18), and returned to the Chapman School along with the $150 non-refundable deposit.

• Tuition balance is due in full 10 days prior to the start of class.

• Tuition includes books, supplies, and laboratory fees.

• Tuition does not include housing, board, or transportation.

• All costs are payable in U.S. currency only.

• The Chapman School accepts Discover, Visa, or MasterCard

REFUND POLICY

• If the application is not accepted by the Chapman School, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.

• If cancellation is requested within three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.

• If cancellation is requested more than three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, but before the beginning of classroom instruction, the applicant is obligated for the non-refundable tuition deposit, which may be applied to a future boating course within one year.

• For the student terminating training after the beginning of the course, the student is obligated for the full amount of the contract price.

• Applicable refunds are made within thirty (30) days.

STUDENT HOUSING

Description
Campus housing consists of dormitory apartments. Each unit contains a bedroom, convertible living room/bedroom, bath, kitchenette and a screened porch. The number of students per unit during this program is a maximum of two. All units are air-conditioned, fully furnished and equipped with refrigerator, countertop range and cooking utensils.  Housing is offered on a space available basis. Sorry, no pets.

Housing Fees
Security Deposit....$50.00    Housing Fee....$100.00    Housing Total....$150.00
For a second or third person in the party add $10 per night/per person.  Housing fee includes utilities.

Housing Security Deposit & Refund

• Security deposit is due with the Registration Form and the housing fee is due 10 days prior to the start of class to reserve accommodations.

• If a student cannot attend the class in which he or she is registered, housing fees and deposits are refundable.

• Once a student moves into the facilities, no fees will be refunded except the $50 security deposit, and that within 30 days after the inspection of the vacated room.

• In the event any student does damage to the accommodations,  he or she will be responsible for the replacement cost and labor required to repair the damaged Chapman School property.

• In the event the damage exceeds $50, the student will be responsible for the additional costs of repair.

REGISTRATION FORM

1. Download the Registration Form

2. Complete, Print, and Sign

3. Fax to us at (772) 283-2019

Registration Form (pdf)