Great Lakes Boat Building School

ABYC Gas Engine Certification

When:
March 11, 2019 @ 9:30 am – March 13, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
2019-03-11T09:30:00-04:00
2019-03-13T18:00:00-04:00
Where:
Great Lakes Boat Building School
485 S Meridian St
Cost:
$845 / $1,130
Contact:
David Broadbent
410-990-4460, x119

Course Fees

 Course registration fee:

  • ABYC Member price: $845
  • Non-Member price: $1,130

*Price includes study guide, exam, and lunch daily

Description

The gasoline engine certification takes a non-brand specific look at gasoline engine theory and troubleshooting. Additionally, you will learn marine specific installation requirements found in ABYC Standards, but also USCG requirements as dictated by the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations).

Certification Requirements

The new certification requirements are in effect for this course. For more information click HERE.

Topics Covered

  • Engine Ventilation Systems
  • Engine Exhaust Systems
  • Raw/Sea Water System
  • Closed Cooling Water
  • Control Systems
  • Engine Electrical Systems
  • Drive System
  • Base Engine
  • Gasoline Fuel Systems
  • Ignition Systems

Standards Covered

ABYC Standards

  • A-14 Gasoline and propane gas detection systems
  • A- 24 Carbon monoxide detection systems
  • A-33, Emergency Engine Cut-off Devices
  • H-2 Ventilation of boats using gasoline
  • H-24 Gasoline fuel systems
  • P-1 Installation of exhaust systems used in propulsion and auxiliary engines
  • P-4 Marine engines and transmissions
  • P-6 Propeller shafting systems
  • P-14 Mechanical propulsion control systems
  • P-24 Electric/electronic propulsion control systems

Code of Federal Regulations

  • 33 CFR 183

Exam/Credit Details

  • The exam is comprised of 192 questions
  • The passing score: 83%
  • Timed Exam: 3 Hours
  • CEUs available: 32

Lunch

Pricing includes lunch each day.
Please let us know upon registration if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. There is however, no guarantee that we will be able to accommodate all food intolerance /special diets.
Contact Bonnie Wilson bwilson@abycinc.org (410) 990-4460 x103

Policy/Details

Candidates must:

  • present a photo ID on exam day.
  • bring a #2 pencil on the exam day.

Study Materials

Candidates may reference all study materials including the supplied study guide, class notes and additional ABYC Standards in either printed or computer-based form during the certification exam.

ADA Requests
Students with ADA accommodations must inform the ABYC in writing of said needs at the time of class registration to ensure that any special accommodations can be made for exam taking. Students may use a calculator during the exam.

Cancellation/Refunds
Requests for cancellation and refund of a class registration must be submitted, in writing, no less than 10 days prior to the course start date.   A $150 cancellation fee will apply.   Refunds will not be considered for non-attendance or for requests received less than 10 days prior to the course start date.   Cancellation requests may be emailed to Casey Bates at cbates@abycinc.org.  Refunds will be issued within 30 days after the course end date.

ABYC reserves the right to cancel classes based on enrollment and/or instructor availability no later than two weeks prior to the course start date.  Please take this into consideration when making any travel or accommodation arrangements.  ABYC will not provide any reimbursements for travel expenses.

For more information on ABYC Education policies click: HERE