CLASS & TOPICS
CSTT 201 Marine Trades Basic Certificate Course – Curriculum
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CLASS 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE RECREATIONAL BOATING TRADES 1
CLASS 2 CAREERS IN RECREATIONAL BOATING TRADES________________________________ 2
CLASS 3 MARINE BUSINESS OPERATIONS____________________________________________3
CLASS 4 BOATING TRADES SAFETY, TERMINOLOGY AND TOOLS__________________________ 4
CLASS 5 MARINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, PART 1______________________________________5
CLASS 6 MARINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, PART 2______________________________________ 6
CLASS 7 OUTBOARD MOTORS____________________________________________________ 7
CLASS 8 INBOARD MOTORS______________________________________________________ 8
CLASS 9 DRIVE SYSTEMS_________________________________________________________9
CLASS 10 BOAT TRAILERS AND TRAILERING_________________________________________10
CLASS 11 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE________________________________________ 11
CLASS 12 HULL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE________________________________________ 12
CLASS 13 SAILBOATS___________________________________________________________13
CLASS 14 MARINA OPERATIONS__________________________________________________14
CLASS 15 SUMMARY AND WRAP-UP_______________________________________________15

CSTT201 Marine Trades Basic Certificate Course
Course Objectives , Student Outcomes, Activities, Resources
CLASS 1. Introduction to the Recreational Boating Trades
Lecture/Discussion
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Provide rationale, overview and competency outcome for this introductory class
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Explain the difference between recreational, commercial and other marine related occupations
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History of the recreational marine trades
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Discuss careers in the marine trades including skills, training, education and job advancement
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Administer pre-test to determine baseline of industry knowledge
Student Objectives/Outcomes
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Students will be able to verbalize the basic differences among marine trades
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Students will understand the breadth and depth of the 45 hour course
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Students will have a basic understanding of marine trade history
Activities
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Review the goal of the class, basic format, student expectations , assignments, field trips
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Administer pre-test
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Hold class discussion about student experiences in/with /around boats
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Talk about the aim of the course and how it will prepare students
Resources
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Attached resources cover all content areas in the lesson
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Trailer Boating magazine, July, 2001 – history of recreational boating

CLASS 2. Careers in the Recreational Boating Trades
Lecture/Discussion
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Introduce industry guest speakers to discuss their job history, “typical day scenario”, and future job trends
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Review job descriptions highlighting locations, experience, skills & training
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Provide internet resource information for marine trades career exploration
Student Objectives/Outcomes
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Students will be able to identify the skills, training, education and career pathways in the industry
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Students will understand the need within the industry for trained technicians and future job trends
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Students will be able to assess alternative occupations in the recreational marine sector
Activities
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Ask each guest to discuss their career path in the recreational marine trades focusing on their interests, abilities, early jobs in the industry, and future training and how they progressed
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Talk about job listings – what are the requirements, location and level of jobs?
Distribute marine terms and internet resource sites
Resources
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The attached materials cover all of the content area for the class.
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Guest speakers talking about career start & experience in the recreational marine trades
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Refer to MITEC webpage: www.boatingcareerinfo.org
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Refer to webpage for Marine Industries of So. Florida: www. miasf.org. Click on “Navigate Your
Career” video

CLASS 3. Marine Business Operations
Lecture/Discussion
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Introduce the business aspects of a marine retail operation
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Introduce the use of computer software for business operations and as a boat diagnostics tool
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Discuss business ethics and customer service
Student Objectives/Outcomes
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Students will be able to name several departments or profit centers in a retail operation
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Students will be aware of the components of and the importance of customer services to the maintenance of a successful business
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Students will be able to see a sample of the use of computer software in marine operations
Activities
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Discuss the basics of operating a business: management, recordkeeping, profit/loss, inventory, daily operations, human resources, customer service, marketing/advertising
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Ask students about level of experience with computers /software. Demonstrate use of a diagnostic tool.
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Identify personal experiences with good & bad customer service; role play
Resources
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Instructor must choose a recreational marine operation and focus on company’s operational aspects such as: dealership, marina, boatyard, service shop, etc. Develop and distribute an outline illustrating the operation.

CLASS 4. Boating Trades Safety, Terminology and Tools
Lecture/Discussion
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Introduce marine terminology and definitions
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Introduce and provide samples of basic marine tools and their uses
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Explain the importance of boating safety including on the water, in the marine shop & marina
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Review OSHA guidelines and NIOSH checklists
Student Outcomes/Outcomes
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Students will be able to identify some of the basic marine tools and explain their usage
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Students will verbalize the most critical elements in boating trades safety
Activities
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Distribute NIOSH safety list and quizz students about their basic safety knowledge
Resources
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Refer to OSHA and NIOSH websites for safety checklist and supplemental information
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Refer to attachments

CLASS 5. Marine Electrical Systems – Part 1
Objectives
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Introduce the relevance of electricity and electronics to the recreational boating trades
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Teach basic principles of electricity. Ohm’s Law and AC/DC current
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Introduce electrical components and wiring of marine components and engines
Student Outcomes
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Students will be able to explain basic electrical principles
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Students will be able to identify basic marine engine components
Activities
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Show students a circuit display board and illustrate the interruption of a circuit
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Other activity at the discretion of the instructor
Resources
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Refer to text: Sherman, Ed. “Power Boaters Guide to Electrical Systems”
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Circuit display board needed

CLASS 6. Marine Electrical Systems – Part 2
Objectives
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Introduce and display the various types of wiring
Explain the various electronic systems in boats for steering, navigation, communication, fishing, etc.
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Teach and display the effect of the marine environment on electrical systems
Student Outcomes
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Students will be able to name three types of wiring
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Students will be able to identify various electronic systems
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Students will see samples of marine corrosion
Activities
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Bring in (or have available) and use actual boat and/or outboard motor or inboard motor for electrical system
Display and system demonstration
Resources
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Several examples of corroded components are needed
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Several motors or boat electrical systems, diagrams, posters, etc. are needed

CLASS 7 Outboard Motors
Objectives
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Introduce the operating principles of outboard motors
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Demonstrate the use of actual motors including maintenance, tune-ups and winterizing
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Introduce basic diagnostic procedures
Student Outcomes
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Students will be able to locate basic components on an outboard motor
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Students will be able to describe the basic procedures in winterizing a boat or performing a tune-up
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Students will see a demonstration of a DVA reading on a stator and switch boxes
Activities
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Discuss basic outboard motor systems and diagnostics
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Demonstrate the run-up on a small outboard motor
Resources
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Refer to OMC Service Training Booklet, “Applied Theory for Outboard Technicians”

CLASS 8. Inboard Motors
Objectives
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Introduce the operating principles of inboard motors
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Demonstrate the use of actual motors including maintenance, tune-ups and winterizing
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Introduce basic diagnostic procedures
Student Outcomes
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Students will be able to locate basic components on an inboard motor
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Students will be able to describe the basic procedures in winterizing a boat or performing a tune-up
Activities
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Show a video or CD on inboard motor operations
Resources
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Refer to Westerbeke guide on marine diesel engines & generators
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Refer to Mercury Marine Training kit, video or CD

CLASS 9. Drive Systems
Objectives
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Introduce the various drive systems for out- and inboard motors
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Teach diagnostic procedures , reassembly and testing
Student Outcomes
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Students will be able to verbally explain propulsion theory
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Students will be able to identify two procedures for trouble shooting
Activities
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Using a stern drive demonstrate a drive system and propulsion theory
Resources
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Access to a stern drive for demonstration
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Stern drive

CLASS 10. Boat Trailers and Trailering
Objectives
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Introduce students to the variety of boat trailers
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Display trailer parts and discuss repair and maintenance
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Discuss safety measures when trailering a boat
Student Outcomes
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Students will identify boat trailer parts
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Students will be able to describe the basic procedures for trailer repair and maintenance
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Students will be able to list two safety tips
Activities
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Students will watch a demonstration and experience some hands-on activity of the following:
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 removal of a wheel and disassembly of a hub
Examine and discuss components and operations of the wheel and hub
Reassemble the wheel and install the hub
Resources
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Trailer components needed for demonstration, minimum of a wheel, hub and bearings

CLASS 11. Transportation and Storage
Objectives
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Discuss transportation, winterization and storage of small and large boats
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Demonstrate the use of hydraulic trailers
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Introduce the various types of storage boat handling and shrink-wrapping
Student Outcomes
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Students will be able to describe correct winterizing procedures
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Students will be able to describe correct use of hydraulic trailers
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Students will able to name the various types of boat storage and shrink-wrapping techniques
Activities
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Demonstrate a hydraulic trailer operation (pick-up and set-down) including the proper procedures for trailer operation, blocking and use of boat stands
Resources
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Site visit to trailer/trailering and transportation service company

CLASS 12. Hull Repair and Maintenance
Objectives
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Introduce the basics of fiberglass repair
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Demonstrate boat bottom cleaning, repair and painting
Student Outcomes
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Students will be able to describe the basics of fiberglass repair
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Students will be able to describe how boat bottoms are cleaned, repaired and painted
Activities
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Students will watch a demonstration of bottom washing, hull scraping, painting and/or repair
Resources
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Access to a boatyard or fiberglass repair shop
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Refer to booklet # 002-550: West System, “Fiberglass Boat Repair and Maintenance”. Gougeon
Brothers, Inc, Bay City, MI

CLASS 13. Sailboats
Objectives
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Describe the parts of a sailboat
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Teach basic rigging, maintenance and repair
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Discuss how propulsion differs from motor-driven boats
Student Outcomes
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The student will be able to identify the different parts of a sail boat
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The student will be able to name basic rigging, maintenance and repair methods
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Students will have basic knowledge of propulsion
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Define basic sailing terminology
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Describe the main parts of a sailboat
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Describe the three basic hull types of sailboats
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Identify three basic types of sailboats
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Explain basic types of sails
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Describe basic rigging terminology
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Identify three careers associated with sailboats
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Explain how sailboats are basically powered by wind
Lecture/Discussion:
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Introduce the main parts of a sailboat: hull, mast, keel or centerboard, rigging, stays, shrouds, winches, sails, tiller or wheel. Use visual.
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Describe three basic hull types as well as their functional strengths and weaknesses: monohull, catamaran, trimarans
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Teach the major types of sailboats: sloop, catboat, schooner
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Describe the components of rigging
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Explain the differences in the four basic types of sails: Mainsail, Genoa (“Jenny”), Jib, Spinnaker and how to handle each
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Give over-view of how wind-power is used to propel the boat forward, as well as the tacking process
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Speak about the careers related to sailboats: Sail Rigger, Sail Maker, Sailboat Technician (handout in materials)
Activities:
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Hand out the Sailboat Terminology sheet, and through class discussion, have students volunteer in giving definitions to the terms. Have them write down the definitions. (Keep it simple.)
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Discuss preferences for sailboats vs. power boats
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Conduct a question and answer period
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Visit a sailboat facility

Resources:
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Attached resources cover all content areas in lesson
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Access to a sail boat service and repair company

CLASS 14. Marina Operations
Objectives
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Visit to a marina where the job specialties are described
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Discuss the different skill sets and training needed to perform various jobs at a marina
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Review and prep for post-test
Student Outcomes
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Students will be able to identify at least 4 different jobs at a marina
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Students will be able to verbalize the skill sets and training needed to perform at least 4 jobs
Activities
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Students will tour a local marina where they will be introduced to the site, marina maintenance, marina operations, and variety of jobs, customer relations and sales.
Resources
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Access to a local marina
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Pre-test

CLASS 15. Summary and Wrap-up
Objectives
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Administer the post-test and review with class
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Describe methods entry level jobs in the trade
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Discuss advanced training options
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Review the job seeking process
Student Outcomes
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Students will have a list of current entry level jobs in the marine trades
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Students will have information about advanced training courses
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Students will discuss and will be given an outline for the job seeking process
Activities
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Administer post-test
Resources
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List of MA One-Stop Career Centers
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Guest speaker from the MA Marine Trades Assn, Education Committee to discuss job seeking, scholarships, tool grants, etc