Upcoming Courses
Course Descriptions
PAINT AND VARNISH
April 27 – May 1, 2026
This course covers the fundamentals of marine coatings and finishes. While the focus is on finishing wooden hulled boats, other materials such as aluminum and fiberglass are covered. Students learn the types of finishes and how to select a system that works for them and their boat. Students will practice surface preparation, coating application, and repair techniques taught in a hands-on classroom setting. Hands on spray application will NOT be covered.
Registration closes April 23, 2026. Space is limited.
Program Cost
Tuition: $750
Shop/Material Fee: $250
Coffee and Lunch Provided
Topics Covered
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY I
May 11 – May 15, 2026
Electrical Technology I requires no prerequisite experience or knowledge of marine electrical. Structured to provide a fundamental introduction to how circuits work on board boats, attendees learn the concepts through in-person classroom experience with blended hands-on learning and instructor demonstration. Instruction focuses on practical application of electrical knowledge to the marine industry and references compliance with ABYC Electrical Standards.
AC (alternating current) is not covered in this class.
All topics include hands-on instructor led experience. Registration closes April 24 2026. Space is limited.
Training Agenda
Program Cost
Tuition: $1,000
Shop/Material Fee: $250
Coffee and Lunch Provided
Topics Covered
Fundamentals of electrical circuits
Tools and materials
Circuit design for boats
Diagnostics
Ohm’s law and power equation
Installation and documentation
LOFTING
June 1 – June 5, 2026
Want to build your own boat but aren’t comfortable with the process of lofting? This course is for you! This five-day program teaches students the lofting process, fairing, and construction developments required to take a set of plans and turn them into an accurate set of molds and patterns.
This is a beginners course and provides hands-on instructor led training.
Registration closes May 15, 2026. Space is limited.
Program Cost
Tuition: $550
Shop/Material Fee: $250
Coffee and Lunch Provided
Topics Covered
Reading and Understanding Boat Plans
Lofting Setup
Plotting and Fairing Lines
Construction Drawings
and More!
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Contact Us
If you need more information about our accelerated trainings, contact:
Matt Edmondson, Lead Instructor
Marine Trades Institute
training@marinetrades.edu | (906) 484-1081
