Outboard Motor Maintenance training - Learn how to service your own engine

 

Eligibility - Who can do this course

If you’re mechanically inclined or passionate about boating, you may wish to consider outboard motor

maintenance training and certification. Certified outboard mechanics install equipment on boats,

troubleshoot misfiring engines and make repairs on all types of watercraft. Outboard motor mechanics

must be certified to work on engines and parts covered under manufacturers' warranties.

No academic qualifications are needed for admission to outboard motor maintenance training programs.

• All SSNT courses are NTA approved

• We offer discounts and flexible payment plans

Programme Objectives

This five day program will provide the fundamentals of outboard motor maintenance. It aims to give participants

operational knowledge of outboard motor systems, and how to safely use hand tools to

perform planned maintenance and repairs. Overall, we hope to keep more fishermen at sea with reliable engines,

catching bigger catches and feeding the nation.

Learning Outcomes

Successful candidates will be able to download a service manual for an engine, analyse performance of an outboard

motor, perform routine maintenance of outboard engines, disassemble them, inspect

and analyse the condition of components, replace where required and reassemble outboard engines, and record

workshop logs.

Resources needed for the programme

Students need their brain, their attention span and a device to access the LMS (and to record) and pen and paper.

SSNT provides:

55HP Outboard Ingredient. ▪ Outboard engine stand ▪ Flywheel holder ▪ Flywheel puller ▪ Outboard engine toolkit

▪ Torque wrenches ▪ Vernier callipers ▪ Micrometers ▪ Inside and outside calliper

▪ Television ▪ Laptop ▪ Training videos ▪ Measuring test pieces ▪ Outboard engine manuals

▪ Measuring instruments manual ▪ Two stroke model ▪ Four stroke model ▪ Transmission /Lower unit oil pump

▪ Machinist screwdrivers ▪ Fuel tank with gasoline and hose ▪ Empty Fuel tank and hose(for disassembly

▪ Spark plug tester

You can become an effective OJT trainer and assessor, without being held hostage by the NTA

 

Who can do this course? Whether you’re starting out new to vocational training or you’re looking to build on existing skills, we provide training, coaching and qualifications, regulated by the National Training Agency   to help you succeed.
The SSNT Train the Trainer course is for people who want to observe, support and guide others through their vocational qualification. Trainers may train either in a learning environment, workplace or a combination of both. Trainers are needed in organisations across a range of industries. Trainers have to be able to design and develop learning material, as well as to effectively deliver it. The material covered here leads to several elective units of the vocational assessor course. We treat the ‘train the trainer’ as part of assessment. So you will see the word ‘assessor’ a lot. In this course, you’ll learn how to provide, and assess training.

Deadbeat Training authorities need to call Tyrone

 

Are you waiting for assessor training and certification from the NTA? We are too. Let's connect and sing for them.
"You’ve been going 20 years, but you only approved 19 centres ….. Call Tyrone!
You have instructors waiting ages to get their Assessor training…….Call Tyrone, (call him!)
Only 10% of SEA students end up with an NVQ……………………….Not good enough
All of your core values are a big fat lie ………………………………..Call Tyrone!

Caribbean Vocational Training Authorities are failing Caribbean youth

 

Assessors and assessment might actually be the second most important component of vocational training. So any institution that trains and certifies assessors has an important role to play. Trade schools, youth camps and some secondary school departments need assessors to function. So can someone please reply in the comments and tell me why the leader of NTA is getting lifetime achievement awards for Quality Assurance while lots of people cannot get the training and certification? I waited 8 years for training, now waiting 3 months for the certificate. There is an instructor (in the same industry as me) waiting 7 years for assessment. The last assessor training was in June 2022, and they are saying no more training this year. No more? This brings other things into perspective. For example, based on information on the NTA website (and vocational level maths): why have only 19 centres been approved in 20 years? why does the number of certificates issued by the NTA correspond with only 10% of successful SEA students? why are 95% of the certificates issued at level 1? Fix these problems NTA, the nation's youth need assessors.

More Effective Vocational Training is needed in the Caribbean. Training agencies must do better.

 

Have you been waiting a long time for Assessor training or certification from your National Training Agency? One of us here at SSNT, has been waiting 7 years to get Assessor training. Another guy waited 8 years to get Assessor training, the training took a year to complete, and he is now waiting 3 months to get the certificate. Clearly, CANTA, we have a problem here. Does any reader have a similar experience? Are you waiting unreasonable lengths of time to get Assessor training and certification from the NTA? We, here at SSNT, are very worried about this. We wonder what effect is this having on young society? We have lots of questions about the NTA, but being SSNT, we find innovative solutions.
You can do Assessor training, online, distance learning and with a personal tutor. When you want, from where you want. Here is a sample lesson, contact us for more details about out Assessment Essentials for CVQs course leading to the Assessment Level 4 CVQ.

Outboard Motor Maintenance training - How you will learn to service your engine

 

How you will learn

Practical Training

You receive instruction in a workshop. You’ll get some time to discuss workshop safety and internal combustion, but the practical demonstrations start on the first morning, and you'll be hands-on by the first afternoon. The groups are kept small to allow sufficient practice time 

Presentations

You will see Planning the Boat Trip and Checking Boat Machinery. These lessons cross over with our Vessel Operations Level 2 programme, you are welcome to view the other videos in the LMS. Your personal tutor will provide you with a link to the SSNT OMM LMS at ssnauticaltraining.myicourse.com

Pdfs

Students are provided with SSNT’s OMM HSE Guidelines.which contains job hazard analyses for workshop activities, and the SCV Code’s requirements for outboard motors and open boat: electrical, bilge, fuel and exhaust systems.

Formative Assessments

You must record at least 70% in both assessments to get the unit credit.

Training & Assessment Strategy

Portfolio of Evidence

You must have a portfolio of evidence that you are competent to get the Outboard Motor Maintenance Level 3 TTNVQ.

Below is the evidence you will submit to NTA for your qualification.

Evidence	Type of evidence	status
Student Task book	Product
Perform planned maintenance	Practical demonstration
Overhaul and inspect an outboard motor	Practical demonstration
OEM Service Manual	Product
Workshop diary	Written/Product
Troubleshooting outboard engines	Oral

Project and products

You have 3 projects to complete.

Project 1

You are required to download a service manual for an outboard engine you are familiar with. Submit the downloaded manual to your assessor electronically.

Project 2

Students are given a task book at the start of training and must seek to complete all of the tasks during the training. The assessor signs to confirm that the task was completed satisfactorily. The task book must be completed and submitted in hard copy.

Project 3

You are required to keep a workshop diary (in a style of your own choosing). You are to note, daily and as a minimum, the jobs done, the tools used, and the spares used. Submit your diary to the assessor.

Outboard Motor Maintenance training - What you will learn to do

 

What you will learn

Workshop Safe Practices

Students learn the basics of workshop job hazard analysis and workshop interactions.

Makes, Models and Service Manuals

Students learn the basics of internal combustion, types of engine, and the importance of service manuals.

Storage and Handling of Tools

Students learn about the safe handling and careful storage of hand and power tools.

Outboard Motor Systems

Students learn the function of components within the outboard motor’s systems. .

Planned Maintenance Schedules

Students learn about the need for and conduct of planned and preventative maintenance. 

Troubleshooting Outboard Motor Systems

Students learn about common faults with outboard engines. Learn how to recognise changes in motor performance, and their causes and the corrective actions to take. 

Overhauling Outboard Motors

Students learn how to disassemble, inspect and reassemble an outboard motor. 

Installing Outboard Motors

Students learn how to safely install an outboard motor to a boat.

Preparing a boat for sea trials of an outboard engine

In the Checking Boat Machinery lesson, learners are introduced to outboard engines and their main components and features. Learners find out how to check inboard engines prior to a voyage. Learners find out the function of and need to check the boat's batteries. Learners also find out how to check running machinery. In the Planning the Boat Trip lesson, learners will find out how boats are described and the names of the main parts of the boat. Learners find out the essential equipment that must be on board for a safe boat trip. Learners find out the purpose of some navigation equipment commonly carried on pleasure craft. Learners find out the distress signals and equipment used on boats and how to use the boat's radio to make a distress call.

Perfect training for crew boat operators in the Gulf of Paria

 

Eligibility - Who can do this course

This course is for people already working in boat operations. There are practical tasks that must be completed on a boat to get the award. Students can complete the other units, and get a #Boatmaster certificate, but will not get the #NVQ Level 3 without the task book.

No academic qualifications are needed for admission to vessel operations programs, but functional literacy and numeracy are. Students who intend to advance to Boatmaster licences must check their eligibility for that with #Maritime Services Division, MOWT..

• All SSNT courses are NTA approved

• We offer discounts and flexible payment plans

Programme Objectives

This six month program will provide the fundamentals of #vesseloperations related to, for example, crew boats operating in the Gulf of Paria. It aims to give participants operational knowledge of that type of vessel operation.

Learning Outcomes

Successful candidates will be able to plan passages between points in the Gulf of Paria, get the boat in and out of port safely, navigate at sea, and carry passengers safely.

Resources needed for the programme

Students need their brain, their attention span and a device to access the LMS (and to record) and pen and paper. Students going for the #TTNVQ full award must have access to a commercial vessel, so must be employed on a boat.

SSNT provides: the Task book, Learning material, Personal tutor, Assessments.

What you will learn

Collision Regulations, Flags and Buoyage

On completion of this module, learners will be able to recognise and identify IRPCS light, sound and shape signals. Learners will be able identify #buoyage and flag signals used in port. Learners will be able assess risk of collision between vessels, determine give way and stand on vessels, and take action to avoid collision.

Magnetic Compass, Charts and Publications

In the first part of this module, learners find out the function of, and precautions to take with, the magnetic compass. On completion of this part, learners will be able to use variation, and deviation, to convert courses and bearings between true and compass. In the second part of the module, learners are introduced to chart symbols and publications using the coastline, landmarks, shoals, rocks and currents around Trinidad.

Navigation Equipment and Meteorology

On completion of the first part of the module, learners will be able to describe the navigation equipment commonly carried on SCVs, and the routines for testing the equipment, prior to departure and arrival. In the second part of the module, learners are introduced to the meanings of the vocabulary used in marine weather bulletins. Learners are also introduced to the meaning of symbols used on weather maps.

Passengers Distress and Search and Rescue

On completion of this module, learners will be able to define passenger vessels, describe passenger orientation, the operational readiness of lifesaving appliance, reporting incidents to flag state, and distress signals. Learners will also be able to describe, beaching a boat, recovering persons overboard, VHF DSC, search and rescue, and human behaviour in emergencies.

Anchoring, Mooring and Gangways

On completion of this module, learners will be able to describe the components of a stockless anchor system, including how to secure the anchor. Learners will be able to select a suitable location for anchoring, and describe the process of anchoring. Learners will be able to describe mooring equipment and operations.. 

Boat Handling Theory

In this course, learners find out the basic rules of motion as they apply to small boats, as well as the external forces that act on boats. Learners are introduced to boat handling equipment and the mechanics of how a rudder and propeller interact to turn a boat. Learners find out the theory of steering a boat in a current and are introduced to several berthing and unberthing scenarios. Learners find out the basic theory of manoeuvring a boat to recover a person in the water.