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MARINE MECHANIC SCHOOL

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MARINE TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Marine Technician Specialist program is perfect for those who love the water and want to pursue a career in the marine industry.1 Our marine mechanic school provides a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, from inboard gas and diesel to outboard four-stroke and two-stroke motors. Through marine mechanic training, students can gain the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in the industry.

51-week core program

60-week program also available

5 OEM training opportunities

With leading industry brands

2 programs

That include training on 5 brands

MARINE TECHNICIAN TRAINING

UTI provides comprehensive marine mechanic training, from basic engine theory to the more technical aspects of marine product service, rebuilding, troubleshooting and repair. UTI is dedicated to providing you with the foundation to increase your knowledge and hands-on skills working with marine technology.

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MARINE MECHANIC CLASSES

EARN YOUR CREDENTIALS AT UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Take a look at what you can earn as a graduate from our marine mechanic school in Orlando.

GET YOUR ASSOCIATE DEGREE

UTI awards occupational associate degrees (OAD) to graduates of the Marine Technician Specialist program who add nine weeks (three courses) from the UTI Diesel Technology program curriculum. All other grads receive diplomas.

GAIN FACTORY CREDENTIALS

Marine mechanic students have the opportunity to pursue and achieve provisional certification as factory-certified technicians for Mercury Marine outboard products. Students must complete core Mercury University requirements as an embedded component of the 51-week Marine Technician Specialist program or 60-week Marine & Diesel Technician Training program, as well as additional online distance-learning courses to achieve the certification.

SPECIALIZED MARINE MECHANIC TRAINING

Each three-week course is designed to provide students with technical and hands-on training specific to each brand. Students learn the design and operation unique to each manufacturer.

This technical knowledge and hands-on application prepares our marine mechanic program graduates to begin work in marinas, boatyards, marine dealers or wherever your life on the water may take you.1

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YOUR FUTURE STARTS NOW

The skills and knowledge gained at UTI's Marine Technician Specialist program can help prepare students for careers. Be proactive for your future and learn more today.

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UTI MARINE MECHANIC SCHOOL LOCATION

Marine mechanic training is available at UTI's campus in Orlando, Florida.

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WHEN CAN I START? FREQUENTLY.

Various schedules and frequent start dates mean it’s never too soon or too late to start your training. Marine mechanic classes begin frequently, with morning, afternoon and some evening classes to accommodate your schedule.

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1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.
2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.
7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.
31) UTI’s Marine Technician Specialist Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as marine technicians. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for UTI graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as a marine technician, such as equipment maintenance, inspector, and part associate. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary range for persons employed as Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3051) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $45,690 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=493051&Dopt=TEXT). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled marine technicians in North Carolina is $23.11 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $17.96 and $14.25, respectively.

Universal Technical Institute of Illinois, Inc. is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by May 11, 2025, with a start date between June 2, 2025, and June 30, 2025, and between September 2, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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