Mechanical Techniques - Marine Engine Mechanic

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Description

The one-year post secondary certificate program prepares an individual for a career as a Marine Engine Mechanic, or further education in a related field. This program offers a concentrated understanding of 2 and 4 stroke cycle engine principles and design, with a significant hands-on component that will allow individuals to develop practical and technical skills to meet the current needs of the recreational marine service industry, and that will provide a basis to respond to emerging trends in the field. Finally, students will become effective communicators and problem solvers who will have an awareness of environmental issues, effective customer service, and basic business operations. Once the one-year certificate has been achieved, the graduate may return for further specialization.

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Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• use effective communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate customer service
• work effectively as an individual and team member in the mechanical service industry
• utilize current technology to access information in the mechanical service industry
• role model professional behaviour consistent with ethical and legal integrity in the workplace
• incorporate analytical thinking to implement a systematic approach to problem solving and decision making, for the purpose of engine and equipment systems repair and service
• incorporate the principles of customer service specific to the mechanical service industry
• select and utilize appropriate tools and equipment to assess and repair recreational marine engines and their support systems.

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Progression

Fall Intake - Midland

Sem 1 | Sem 2 
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Fall  | Winter
2013  | 2014  

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements to be eligible for admission to this program:
- OSS Curriculum: OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG4C, ENG4U). Also reccommended: Grade 12 College Mathematics (MAP4C or MCT4C), or any Grade 12 University Mathematics.
- Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) program with: Communications
- Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
- Mature applicant with standing in the required courses and/or mature student testing that meets the minimum standards for admission


Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic entrance qualifications, may be considered for entrance to an appropriate post-secondary diploma or certificate program as mature applicants. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counseling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if required, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver's licence. Refer to Section 2.5 and 2.6 of the Academic Calendar for further details.

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Graduation Requirements

11 Mandatory Courses
1 Communications Course
2 Optional Courses
1 Field Placement

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Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester unless otherwise stated on the course outline.

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Courses

Mandatory Courses

MARE1000 Alternate Marine Propulsion Systems
MARE1001 Recreational Boat Principles
MARE1002 Stern Drive System Repair Principles
MARE1003 Outdoor Motor Repair Principles
MATH1007 Mathematics Techniques
MENG1000 Workshop Procedures
MENG1001 Engine Fuel Systems Principles
MENG1002 Engine Electrical Systems Diagnostics
MENG1003 Engine Function and Design
MENG1009 Basic Electrical Principles
MENG1011 Health and Safety Fundamentals
Communications Course
To be selected at time of registration from the College list, as determined by testing.

Optional Courses

BUSI1004 Service and Information Techniques
MENG1010 Diesel and Overhead Valve Engines
MENG1015 Gas Metal Arc Welding
MENG1016 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Field Placement
MARE1020 Field Placement - MTME

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Articulation Agreements

A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.georgianc.on.ca/academics/articulations/