Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) provides real-world training programs to start your career in the industry. With support and or endorsements from major manufacturers: American Honda, American Suzuki, Mercury Marine, Volvo-Penta, SeaDoo, Polaris, Bombardier, Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA, and Yamaha Motor Corp. you can train to be a watercraft technician and launch your career in as little as 60 weeks.

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MMI Marine School
At MMI Marine Mechanic University, we present information in a logical, step-by-step sequence. Through both hands-on training and classroom projects, you’ll learn the fundamentals of operation, practical applications, and technical aspects of each system, ending with the latest available technology and service procedures.

MARINE REPAIR TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
Marine Training programs offered at MMI will allow you to gain a solid understanding of marine technology and work on a variety of marine and watercraft, with a focus on manufacturer-specific training.

VOLVO-PENTA
In this Volvo Penta of the Americas-supported course, learn about Volvo Penta’s diesel, inboard, outboard, gasoline stern drive and diesel stern drive engines.

HONDA
First, identify the various models of Honda four-stroke outboard motors. Learn about Honda outboard warranty policy and factory Honda outboard special tools.

YAMAHA
Gain a solid understanding of Yamaha Motor Corporation products. Begin by identifying Yamaha outboard motors and performing rigging procedures. Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot Yamaha fuel systems (carburetors, Electronic Fuel Injection and High Pressure Direct Injection).

SUZUKI
Take a closer look at Suzuki two-stroke and four-stroke outboard motors. Plus, demonstrate an understanding of Suzuki outboard warranty procedures and the Suzuki Extended Protection system. Use specialized Suzuki outboard tools, and much more…

MERCURY MARINE
Gain the knowledge and experience necessary to become an entry-level technician in the Mercury Marine dealer network. Mercury equips with current outboard and MerCruiser products.

WATERCRAFT
Family on new watercraft on lake Dive into a career as a personal watercraft technician. MMI willget you going with our six-week Watercraft Technician course. Identify watercraft models, learn and practice workshop safety, explore many personal watercraft special tools, and much more.

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Career Opportunities
When you choose MMI for your education, you are opening up many possibilities for your career today and tomorrow. Many students find great success in the following career options:

fixing a marine engine SERVICE DEALER LEVEL

Service Department
Entry-Level Tech
Line Tech
Shop Foreman
Service Advisor
Service Manager
Training Manager
Sales and Sales Management
Sales Representative
Sales Manager
General Manager
Owner/Dealer Principal
Parts Department
Parts/Accessories Technician
Parts Manager

SERVICE MANUFACTURER LEVEL

Technician
Service Writer
Shop Foreman
Service Manager
Factory Representative
Business Owner
Manager Parts, Accessories, Service Education, Tech Support

MMI Sponsors are the Greatest

Marine Speed boat on lake Much credit for the training you receive on all the industry's hottest boats and personal watercraft at MMI goes to our sponsors. These sponsorships are vital to your success as an entry-level technician, because they provide you with an opportunity to learn and work on the types of equipment you need to know inside and out.

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
American Suzuki Motor Corp
Bel Ray Oils
Bombardier, Sea Doo
Cintas Corporation
Deltron (Battery Tender)
Land & Sea Distributors
Lincoln Electric Company
Mercury Marine
Paulson Computer Systems
Polaris Industries
Rapair, Inc.
Short Block Technologies
Snap-On® Tools
Volvo Penta Of The Americas
WD-40
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
Yuasa Batteries
3M

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Industry Facts

Are you drawn to boats? Do you like being outdoors, the sights and sounds of a marina, the throaty roar of a powerful boat skimming across the water? If so, you're not alone. Boating is hot right now and so are career opportunities. Whether you’re interested in working at a marina, a boat yard, a yacht club, or park. MMI is one of the top Marine Schools in the U.S. Job opportunities in this occupation are expected to be very good for persons who complete training programs in high school, vocational and technical schools, or community colleges. Persons with good diagnostic and problem-solving skills, and whose training includes basic electronics skills, should have the best opportunities. For well-prepared people with a technical background, service technician careers offer an excellent opportunity for good pay and the satisfaction of highly skilled work with watercraft's incorporating the latest in high technology.

* The number of marine repair technicians in the United States is expected to increase by 18 percent between 2002-2012, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

* Over the next decade, more people will be entering the 40-and-older group. Why is this important? Because this is the group that buys the most watercrafts.

* U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics

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* The number of marine repair technicians in the United States is expected to increase by 18 percent between 2002-2012, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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