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

The Center for Corporate 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.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have developed the skill set needed to enter the workforce as an entry-level Outboard Engine Technician, and students will receive a Yamaha industry-recognized credential. 

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

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 in the marine industry.

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

Program Timeline  

• 10 student maximum.
• Marine Technician Certification Training will run three nights per week beginning 9/9/2024 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., 9/11, 9/129/19/2024 from 6-8:30pm.

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

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

This 40-hour course contains the 29 CFR 1910.120 regulatory overview, site and safety health plan, job hazard analysis, waste characterization, site investigation/audit, personal protective equipment, air monitoring, decontamination, SCBA use, basic principles of emergency response, introduction to confined space, and chemical hazards vs. physical hazards.

Course dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10/15-10/29/2024; 8am - 5pm

Class Format:
This program is offered in person. 

Discover the scientific principles behind gardening with Horticulturist Diane Guidebeck. Whether you're starting your own business, working in the industry, or tending to your garden at home, Diane will guide you from basic gardening practices to advanced horticultural science.

In this course, you'll explore woody plant identification, including the anatomy of leaves, twigs, branches, flowers, fruits, needles, and cones. You'll also learn to diagnose plant problems and study trees and shrubs suited for various conditions such as shade, street environments, fruit-bearing, and fragrance. Additionally, perennials will be covered.

Course format: In-person.

This 10-week course features weekly, 2-hour lectures and three, 2-hour field trips related to the topics discussed. Lectures will be held in person on Tuesdays from 5-7 pm, with field trips scheduled for Saturdays on November 2, November 23, and December 14, from 9-11 am.

This 8-hour hazwoper refresher course covers the 29 CFR 1910.120 regulation, work-site safety, hazard communication, emergency action plans/contingency plans, fire protection/prevention, back safety and container handling, confined spaces, air monitoring, decontamination, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection. 

Who Should Attend
This class is for those responsible for workplace safety and building and/or job site management. 

Course Format 
This program is offered in person. 

Learn safety basics for forklift operators in this instructor led course. Participants will be trained in all principles of safe forklift operation, the types of vehicle(s) being used in the workplace, the hazards of the workplace created by the use of the vehicle(s), and the general safety requirements of the OSHA standard.

Students will learn:

• Moving with and without a load
• Picking up and stacking a load
• Special considerations, such as trailers, ramps and elevators
• Working safely around forklifts
• OSHA Powered Industrial Truck Standard 1910.178 and 1926.602 compliance

*To complete the course, hands-on skills testing will need to be performed by a trained evaluator at the employer's location and on the employer's equipment.

This introductory 3-day, 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: The student must pass both the written and hands-on exams to successfully pass this course.

Course Format
In-person (on campus) at Cape Cod Community College. 

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

This 2-day, 16-hour (actual hours may vary depending on number of students) program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optic networks. A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand, approach to fiber optics testing standards with little theory and considerable hands-on activities. This comprehensive program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. This 85% hands-on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of singlemode fiber optic networks, and provides a detailed overview and demonstration of various pieces of equipment used in testing and maintenance. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter.

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.

Course Format
In-person (on campus) at Cape Cod Community College. 

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

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.

Course Format
In-person (on campus) at Cape Cod Community College. 

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