Boating Basics -
Study of the modern boating industry, careers, marine motor designs, major components, steering systems & gauges. Basic nautical terminology for vessels, trailers, and different hull types.
Materials, Parts & Tools -
Standardized measuring units, common materials, fasteners, parts assembly, gears, and seals. Tools used include wrenches and measurement tools. Measuring clearances and forces, as well as testing leads.
Electrical -
Basic Electrical: Including types of electricity, voltage, current, and resistance. Conventional current vs. electron flow, Ohm’s Law, creating voltage, voltage drop, and batteries.
Electrical Circuits: Closed circuit, open circuit, series, and parallel circuits. Analyzing circuit problems, electrical symbols, and diagrams.
Outboard Electrical Systems: Battery and battery-free outboards; starting and charging systems, including checking a starting system and checking a charging system.
Outboard Ignition Systems -
Compression, Fuel, and Ignition, The importance of reliable ignition, electricity basics, self-induction, and manual induction.
Components: Spark plug and maintenance. Ignition coil; ignition coil secondary circuits. Pulser coil, ignition timing, the firing order of outboards, and timing adjustment.
Types of Ignition Systems: Power source, ignition system control, and related ignition system terminology.
Fuel Systems -
Fuels, gasoline, and gasoline properties. Analyzing fuel problems.
Fuel system components; Air-fuel mixture; Venturi. Carburetor principles and systems; Changing the Air-Fuel ratio. Electronic fuel injection (EFI) Advantages, EFI system, EFI Classifications, number of injectors, components of EFI systems. EFI modes and methods.
Fuel Systems -High-Pressure Direct Injection (HDPI) Why HPDI, keywords terminology
Powerheads -
Powerheads Basics:
Torque and horsepower; Internal Combustion Engines, motor displacement; comparing motor types.
Two Stroke Motors:
The basic operation of two-stroke motors and port timing.
Four Stroke Motors:
The basic operation of four-stroke motors; valve timing; engine balancing; four-stroke valve trim; camshafts and timing; valves; valve arrangement and servicing. Cooling system; intake and exhaust manifolds; exhaust gases & emissions; Nitrogen Oxide emissions; recirculation of crankcase gases.
Crankshaft and Pistons:
Crankshafts; flywheels; engine bearings and their selection; installing bearings; pistons; piston rings and ring gap; cylinder bore measurement: powerhead terminology.
Lubrication -
Friction and Lubricants; oil designations; grease designations.
Two-stroke motor lubrication: Premixing the oil; two-stroke oil injection.
Four-stroke motor lubrication: Splash type; wet sump lubrication; dry sump lubrication.
Why is service needed? Why parts wear prematurely; four-stroke oil service; other areas of outboard lubrication; lubrication terminology.
Drive Unit -
Drive Unit: Components of the upper case; cooling system water flow; water pump service; the path of exhaust gas; exhaust noise reduction.
Lower Unit: Lower unit operation, components, lubrication, gear systems, and types of shift mechanisms.
Gear Assembly and Adjustment: Gear assembly and adjustment; bevel gears; lower unit adjustment; mounting the propeller; drive unit terminology.
Propellers -
• What is a propeller?
Marine propulsion; requirements of a propeller; propeller materials; propeller hub exhaust system.
• Number of propeller blades; basic propeller design; parts of the propeller blade; cavitation: ventilation
• Propeller hubs; shear pin hub; pressed in rubber hubs; Shift Dampener System (SDS).
• Propeller matching, testing, and maintenance; annual inspection; propeller failures and causes.
Brackets -
Outboard Mounting Brackets:
Bracket components, attaching the outboard to the boat, motor mounts, transom information.
Steering: Steering and digital steering.
Trim and Tilt: Power tilt, power trim and tilt (PT & T); reverse operation.
Shock Absorber: After impact, mechanical.
Valves: Manual, relief, main, absorber, servicing a PT & T Unit.
Corrosion -
Types of Corrosion: What is corrosion? Corrosion around us; main causes of corrosion; chemical corrosion; potential difference between metals; environmental influences; what it is made of matters.
How to control corrosion: Painting, plating, sacrificial anode method; corrosion resistant materials.
Protection of boat and outboard motors: Managing boat corrosion; managing outboard motor corrosion; corrosion terminology
Rigging -
Mounting an outboard motor: Transom mounted motor brackets; Water level guidelines; Boats with multiple outboard motors; Horsepower limitations; Estimating maximum boat speed.
Rigging connections: Mechanical remote controls; instruments; steering; fuel line routing and filters; boats and modern-day electrical requirements; data networks.
Portable Engines F/T 9.9 Platforms Midrange Engines F20/40 Platforms
Students of this course must have completed the prerequisite level Introduction to Outboard Systems (ITOS) course.
Using a balance of lectures and real-world interactive labs combined with competency testing, students will become proficient in performing 20,100,500,1000 hour service procedures.
When a technician passes the Yamaha Marine Maintenance Certification exam, marine service employers can feel confident the verified technician can demonstrate proficiency in real-world marine service competencies.
Core Competencies (64 hrs. Theory)
Labs (96 hrs. Lab)
| Course # | Start Date | Ending Date | Holidays |
| 04-23 | 08/07 | 10/06 | 09/04 |
| 05-23 | 10/16 | 12/15 |
11/23 & 11/24
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| 01-24 | 01/08 | 03/08 | |
| 04-24 | 04/01 | 06/01 | 05/27 |
Description
Campus housing consists of dormitory apartments. Each apartment contains a bedroom, convertible living room/bedroom, bath, kitchenette and a covered porch. The number of students per unit during this program is a maximum of three. All apartments are air-conditioned, fully furnished and equipped with refrigerator, countertop range and cooking utensils. Housing is offered on a space available basis. The School is not responsible for the loss of any personal property. Sorry, no pets.
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.
If a credit card was used as the original method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount refunded will apply for all transactions.
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.
To qualify for admission, the student must be 18 years of age or older, in overall good health, and must be able to use mathematical skills and the English language in order to fully benefit from the program.
A high school diploma, GED, or evidence of student’s ability to benefit from the course of instruction is required. Please have a copy of your high school, college or previous training transcript sent to the Registrar.
Although previous experience can be beneficial, it is not essential for the successful completion of this course. Previous training and education will be evaluated and appropriate credit given.
The Enrollment Agreement must be completed, signed, and returned to the school along with the $150.00 (Non-Refundable) Registration fee. Balance of Tuition is due 30 days prior to the start of class. Students must have an official photo ID on the first day of class.
Once classes start, students may not change or downgrade to another program. Every effort is made to provide as much attention as possible to individual student needs. Class enrollment varies but is a maximum of 12 students.
Our outlined policy is designed in accordance with Fair Consumer Practices. Should a student be terminated or cancelled for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule:
Veteran’s Refund Policy
The Veteran’s Refund Policy is in accordance with the Federal Code of Regulations Chapter 38 Section 21.4254(c)(13) & 21.4255.
The pro-ration will be determined on the ratio of the number of days of instruction completed by the student to the total number of instructional days in the program.
Attendance Requirements
90% attendance is required. This requirement is strictly enforced whether the absence is excused or unexcused.
Class Schedule
Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each week of training.
Absences
More than 10 hours is considered excessive and may cause dismissal from the school. Veterans’ benefits are interrupted at this point.
Excused Absences
A request for the absence should be submitted in writing by the student and approved by a member of the administrative staff prior to the absence, except in case of illness or another emergency. If the excused absence is during a testing period, the student must notify instructors promptly and arrangements made to take a makeup test.
Tardiness
Lateness for any part of an hour will be counted as a full hour of absence.
Leaves
A student who takes extensive leave beyond the allowed attendance policy limits due to exceptional circumstances such as prolonged illness, family emergency, called to active duty etc., will be permitted to re-enter at the phase of training that is identical to the one he or she left.
Earlier phases of training may be repeated at no additional tuition cost as determined by the school.
Veteran students must be terminated for pay purposes.
Re-Admittance Policy
If a student has been terminated for attendance reasons and can provide evidence that the cause of the poor attendance has been eliminated, then the student may be re-admitted (subject to approval by the school’s administration) on a probationary basis for a two-week period. Eight (8) hours or one full class day of unexcused absence during this period will result in termination.
Veterans’ benefits may be resumed during the probationary period.
Introduction to Outboard Systems
Quizzes and Examinations will be scheduled during the course. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% in quizzes to qualify for the final examination. These grades may be reviewed by the student upon request.
Final Grade
The final program grade for the course will be based on the average of all quizzes and the final examination. To qualify for graduation, the final average must be a minimum of 80%.
Portable Engines, Midrange Engines, Inline Engines and V- Engines
A grade average of 75% is required to receive a Certificate of Completion for each of the following modules:
There will be short written quizzes throughout the course to evaluate the curriculum and the student. Quizzes are learning tools, designed to help students retain the material, and they also help to improve the course.
The final student grade for each of the above four (4) engine modules is based on the following weighted grading criteria:
Grading emphasis will be on the student’s performance in the labs (75%).
The instructor will observe the student demonstrating the competencies twice consecutively and independently . Grading criteria are as follows:
These grades may be reviewed by the student upon request.
Final Grade
To receive the Certificate of Completion the student must complete the following:
Student Progress
All student records will be kept on file for viewing by the student and authorized parties.
A standard system of weighted percentages is used for recording student progress. To remain in good standing, a student must maintain an average of 75% or better.
If a student’s average falls below 75%, he or she may be permitted to continue in school for an additional period established at the time of a progress report. During this time, the student is required to pass coursework with grades that will bring his/her average up to satisfactory. This period is considered probationary. If grades are not brought up to passing, the student will be terminated for unsatisfactory progress. At this point, veterans’ benefits may be interrupted. Re-entry will be at the discretion of the school’s administration.
Requirements for Graduation
Yamaha Marine University will award a national certification to the successful graduates as set out in the grading policy section of this catalog.. All attendance requirements must be met and any financial obligations to the school must also be satisfied.
Job Search Assistance
An active job search assistance program is maintained.
Assistance is afforded to students who maintain satisfactory academic progress and proper standards of personal conduct. The instructors and administration are consulted in these matters.
The school has contact with employers in all major areas of the boating industry. These include charter and private yacht owners, offshore mineral and oil operations, maritime research organizations and sport fishermen. Graduates who maintain an acceptable employment record are afforded this service on an ongoing basis. The school cannot guarantee job placement.
