12 Volt marine 2 day Electrical course

12 volt marine electrical course 

Duration 2 Days, on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February 2027.

Member Cost: £200

Non Member Cost: £218 (This includes 6 months temporary membership)

Are boat electrics a mystery to you?  If something is not working on a boat do you know where to start trying to fix the problem.  Many things are a loose wire, blown fuse or bulb.  This hands on course will help you be more comfortable with the electrics on a boat whether it is your own or a charter boat

WHAT IS COVERED ON THE 12 VOLT MARINE ELECTRICS LEVEL 1 COURSE?

• Electrics
  • Overview of AC & DC
  • Voltage and Current
  • The DC circuit
• The 12 Volt Circuit
  • Lights, switches and fuses
  • Resistance and power
  • Calculating the correct fuse
  • Selecting the correct cable/wire
  • Relays and switches
  • Intro to circuit diagrams
• 12 Volt DC Fault Finding &Troubleshooting
  • Using a multi meter
  • Testing continuity and circuit
  • Circuit faults
  • Charging faults
  • Engine battery systems and power management
• 12 Volt Connections
  • Crimping
  • Heat sealing
  • Soldering
  • 12V tools
  • Connecting batteries
  • Following a 12 Volt circuit diagram
•  12 Volt Batteries
  • Batterytypes and choice of battery
  • Charging (shore power, alternator, wind and solar)
  • Battery management
• The Vessel
  • Bonding
  • Galvanic protection

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What's included with the course?

• 2 days of training & use of simulators / training boards / tools
• 12 Volt Marine Electrics Certificate (PDF sent by email following the course)
• Access to the Chieftain Training Essential Electrics eBook
• Free Parking
• Tea & Coffee