| The role of a marine technician is generally | | | | malfunctions in the boat. Due to this reason, a |
| performed in areas where boats are used. This is | | | | technician should first work under a supervisor |
| why most technicians work around oceans or | | | | and be certified before he could work with boats. |
| lakes. Most employers would offer training to their | | | | A marine technician is expected to inspect all |
| technicians conducted by boat and engine | | | | parts of the boat and put their stamp of approval |
| manufacturers. In order to obtain this job, you | | | | for usage. A marine technician could install |
| must apply directly to marinas and boat sales | | | | refrigeration, or sanitation units in the boat. They |
| yards. | | | | usually work with boats which were stored during |
| In order for a technician to assess and repair a | | | | the winter. A marine technician works indoors |
| boat, his first task is to remove the boat from | | | | because the job is quite noisy and dirty. |
| the water using winches and tracks and set them | | | | Technicians should work with safety precautions |
| up on blocks. He would then inspect the boat and | | | | and equipments since they work with fiberglass, |
| figures out the work that is needed to repair the | | | | resins, and other chemicals. They also use |
| boat and also estimates how long it will take the | | | | machinery for lifting tasks. |
| repairing. It is obvious that the work of a | | | | The work of a marine technician is very |
| technician is very important because he sees to it | | | | important to ensure that the boat is safe to use |
| the boat is safe to use before a captain decides | | | | to prevent future accidents. The outlook for |
| to use the boat. If the job is not properly done, it | | | | more is quite promising in the near future and |
| could lead to accidents that are caused by | | | | now. |