TRANSPORT PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 435B

Marine Engine Technician

A Marine Engine Technician inspects, diagnoses and repairs marine and watercraft systems including gasoline and diesel engines, fuel management systems, engine electrical systems, marine electrical, electronic and navigation systems, steering and hydraulic systems, drives and propulsion systems. Specifically, a Marine Engine Technician:

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NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOTRANSPORTATION / MOTIVE POWER
Marine Engine Technician working safely in a representative workplace

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WHY THE WORK MATTERS

Reliable propulsion and onboard systems protect people far from the dock.

Marine engine technicians diagnose, install, service and winterize engines, propulsion, fuel, electrical, electronic, steering, hydraulic and navigation systems on boats and watercraft.

5,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$68,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification

EXPLORE IN ORDER

Four questions. One clearer next step.

WHERE THE WORK LIVES

Real settings for real work

marinasboat dealershipsmarine repair yardsboat manufacturersmobile dockside service

EVIDENCE BASE

Sources & verification

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