An Introduction to Outboard Systems
Start a New Career in Marine Technology

The Center for Community and Professional Education at Cape Cod Community College is offering a Marine Technician/Mechanic Training Program, in partnership with Yamaha Motor University, to meet the demands of the booming Massachusetts boating industry!

This Yamaha Introduction to Outboard Systems course covers all components and functions of an outboard engine and is designed to be an entry-level course for students desiring to pursue careers with Yamaha Outboard dealers on Cape Cod and beyond. The focus is on basic outboard systems and maintenance to prepare you for a variety of positions including Marine Technicians, Sales, Parts and Administrative roles. It is primarily lecture with some hands-on experiences. The on-site, online portion includes quizzes and exams administered by Yamaha Marine University. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate from Yamaha that allows you to pursue their next level training once employed by a Yamaha dealer.

Students will also participate in an OSHA 10 Safety Program to improve classroom safety while earning this additional certification.

In addition, 1B, 1C, and 3A Hoisting Engineer training will be available to interested students as a separate enrollment opportunity.

An Introduction to Outboard Systems is limited to a maximum of 10 students.

Who Should Take This Program
This 100-hour program is for entry-level participants with little or no experience in the field. Previous experience is desirable but not required. Interested participants should have a high school diploma/equivalent or 1-3 years' experience in the field.

This program is not designed for do-it-yourself home repair, but for those looking for a career path entry level program in the recreational marine industry with a focus on Yamaha Outboard products.

What to Expect
This in-person program includes classroom instruction, onsite technical instruction, and online instruction. Students will receive career coaching, curriculum support, as well as hands-on training. 

Program Timeline:

• Marine Technician Certification Training will run three nights per week beginning 9/8/2025 on Mon./Wed./Thu., from 6-9pm.
• OSHA 10 Certification Program will run twice weekly during the first two weeks of the program on Wed./Thu., 9/10, 9/11, 9/17 & 9/18/2025, from 6-8:30pm.
• Hoisting Engineer Prelicensing Program (Earn 1B, 1C & 3A) is available for students who choose to enroll on Fri., 10/24/2025, from 8am - 4:30pm.

Class Format
This program is held in person at the Marine Technology Lab at Cape Cod Community College.

Payment plans are available with $500 down. Please let us know if you have additional financial needs.

Our next session begins Monday, January 5, 2026. Please add your name to the Wait List to be notified when registration opens.

Questions?
Contact Curt Ainsworth, Marine Technology Coordinator/Instructor, at 774.330.4606 or email cainsworth@capecod.edu.

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Massachusetts requires 40 hours of pre-license training prior to the real estate salesperson exam. Our course prepares students for the license exam. It is approved by the MA Board of Registration for fulfilling its licensing requirements. 

Course Format:
In-person at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center. 

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017. 

**This program is open for registration**

Although it shows as 'Add to Wait List', we are actively taking registrations. To enroll, please add yourself to the waitlist and we will reach out to you, or register by calling 508.375.5013. You can also reach us by email at workforce@capecod.edu.  

This introductory 24-hour (actual hours may vary depending on number of students) fiber optic technician course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician. This Fiber Optic Training combines theory and 85% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) test that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optic Association) and given and graded the final class day.

This course also introduces the student to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), and Distribution Cabling. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. This program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities, and basic testing and troubleshooting. Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician should attend this class.

Note: 

1. This program runs Monday & Tuesday, 8am - 5pm, and Wednesday, 8am - 12pm.
2. The student must pass both the written and hands-on exams to successfully pass this course.

Certified Fiber Optics Programs are offered in partnership with BDI Datalynk. 

Course Format
In-person (on campus) at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center location, 540 Main St., Hyannis. 

*Waitlist Status - Seats are available! Please call 508-375-5013 with questions.

**This program is open for registration**

Although it shows as 'Add to Wait List', we are actively taking registrations. To enroll, please add yourself to the waitlist and we will reach out to you, or register by calling 508.375.5013. You can also reach us by email at workforce@capecod.edu.  

This 16 hour (actual hours may vary depending on number of students) Splicing Specialist Training includes a complete PowerPoint presentation explaining the importance of high-performance splicing and further details the points necessary to achieve these splices. The depth of this presentation is much greater than most textbooks and provides background information about splicing that is very important to the student. An overview of OTDR functions and trace understanding is also provided during this presentation. 85% hands-on classroom activities will provide training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of either single or multimode fiber optic cables.

Inside or outside plant fiber optic cable types will be utilized at the instructor's discretion during these hands-on sessions along with fiber optics enclosures and splice trays. The student will be responsible for successfully making and testing both mechanical and fusion splices. In addition to the basic splicing activities outlined above, the student will further be required to correctly and efficiently install spliced fibers into splice trays and enclosures. The student will further be required to achieve a splice loss of less than 0.15 dB for all splices and demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of splice loss using OTDR splice traces.

This course is recognized by The US Department of Labor and is sanctioned by the Fiber Optic Association (FOA).

Prerequisite
FOA CFOT course. As of January 1, 2015, the student MUST have successfully passed the basic CFOT course within the preceding 12 months or have renewed their FOA membership within that time frame prior to attending the CFOS/T, CFOS/S, and/or the CFOS/O FOA Specialist courses offered by BDI Datalynk. There are no exceptions. Students are encouraged to register for all courses being offered at the individual locations with the understanding that the CFOT is the prerequisite for all other courses and it must be successfully completed first prior to attending any of the other specialist courses.

Note: The student must pass both the written and hands-on exams to successfully pass this course.

Certified Fiber Optics Programs are offered in partnership with BDI Datalynk. 

Course Format
In-person (on campus) at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center location, 540 Main St., Hyannis. 

*Waitlist Status - Seats are available! Please register by phone at 508-375-5013.