COURSE CODE: 8751

Marine Service Technology II

SCED Code: 20111
Virginia Extended Description: II
Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12
Duration: 36 Weeks
Hours: 280
Credits: 2
OSHA Compliance Required?: Yes
CTSO: SkillsUSA
Non-Traditional?: F

This course completes students' introduction to service and repair of watercraft and marina operations. Students gain entry-level marine trade skills in areas including inboard and outboard systems, carpentry, fiberglass construction and repair, electricity, welding, vessel storage/handling, and tools and equipment operation. The course is based on the National Marine Trades Curriculum, developed by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Class Size Regulation

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.

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Course Sequences

A combination of this course and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses, is a concentration sequence. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses based on their career pathways. A program completer is a student who has met the requirements for a CTE concentration sequence and all other requirements for high school graduation or an approved alternative education program.

Career Clusters

Pathway Occupation
Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance
  • Marine Watercraft Repair and Maintenance Worker
  • Motorboat Mechanic
  • Service Technician
  • Small Engine Mechanic
Transportation Operations
  • Motorboat Operator
  • Ship Engineer

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