Friday, November 9, 2012

Pier 33 to Host Marine Technician Training Offered by ABYC


Pier 33 Marina will be host to an upcoming marine technician training course provided by the American Boat & Yacht Council. ABYC will present the Marine Systems Certification Course, February 26 thru March 1, 2013 at Pier 33 in St. Joseph, Michigan.

This course is one component of ABYC's Master Technician Certification program and is one of eight areas of marine technician certification available through the ABYC.

The course will cover Potable Water Systems, Waste Water Systems, Tanks, Plumbing, Electrical Installation, System Monitoring, Compressed Gas Systems for cooking and heating, Hydraulic Systems, AC and Refrigeration Systems, and Pump Systems, plus ABYC standards and best industry practices associated with each.

Marine professionals from throughout the region are invited to participate. The course is open to all interested marine technicians and is administered by the ABYC.
For complete course details, on-line registration and additional ABYC information: Click Here.
Each participant will receive an ABYC Study Guide in advance and the Marine Systems Certification exam will be held on the final day of the course. Registration fees are $885 for ABYC members and $1,170 for non-members. For registration information or more details regarding this and other educational opportunities offered by ABYC, contact Sandy Brown: sbrown@abycinc.org or (410) 990-4460, X 101.

Nearby local lodging is available:

Boulevard Inn. 521 Lake Boulevard St. Joseph: 269-983-6600.
City view rooms - $125
Park view rooms - $145

Silver Beach Hotel. 100 Main Street St. Joseph: 269-983-7341.
King size room - $98
Double queens room - $107
 
Holiday Inn Express. 3019 Lakeshore St. Joseph: 269-982-0004.
King size or double queens room - $89.95
Suite - $109
For additional lodging choices visit: http://www.stjoetoday.com/sleep

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