This program provides high school students with the knowledge and skills to launch a career in the recreational and commercial boat building and repair industry. throughout this program students are instructed in the skills and attitudes necessary to acquire and maintain employment.

    Marine Repair Technology (level 1)

Emphasizes safe handling of hand and power tools and the development of basic hands on skills in refreshing, repairing, and constructing various types of boats.

   Marine Repair Technology (level 2)

Continues stressing tools, materials and methods, and has additional training in marine engines and the plumbing and electrical systems found in boats

Upon completion of Marine Repair Technology (level2) students have 2 options. They can either continue their studies with individualized, advanced training in Marine Repair technology (level 3) or enter the Work Experience Program.

The knowledge and skills in carpentry, painting, fiberglass, and fabrication acquired in this program are comprehensive. With successful completion of this program, students will find employment opportunities in the marine industry as well as related fields.

Program Outcomes:

• Earn credits in Technical Education and Applied Science and Mathematics
• Gain experience in all aspects of marine repair:

- Basic sailboat rigging

- Computer aided design

- Fiberglass hull repair & composites manufacturing

- Marine carpentry & cabinet making

- Marine engine, outdrive repair & maintenance

- Marine electrical systems

- Marine plumbing care & installation

- Marine hardware installation & maintenance

- Maryland Basic Boating Course

- Seasonal maintenance

- Spray painting & refinishing

- Wooden, fiberglass boat design & construction

 

Program Outlines:

10th Grade

Home School	Cat-South	Cat-South
-English 10 -World History/WORLD civilization -Geometry -Physical Science or Chemistry	Marine Repair Technology 1	Building Construction 1 or Drafting 1

 

11th Grade

Home School	Cat-South
-English 11 -U.S. History -Electives	Marine Repair Technology 2 1 applied Math 1 applied Science

12th Grade

Home School	Cat-South
-English 12 -Health/Fine Arts -Electives	Marine Repair Technology 3 or Cooperative Work Experience or Career Internship

Employment Opportunities

Students are given the skills need for entry level jobs in the recreational and commercial boating industry. Employment opportunities exist in sail making and rigging, marine equipment and supplies, sales, building, repairing, chartering, yacht yards, marinas, and government agencies.

Related Careers

• Applied Technology Instructor
• Insurance Appraisal
• Marine Architect
• Marine Surveyor
• Yacht Brokerage