Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician is a one- to two-year certificate program offered at Suncoast Technical College, a public institution in Sarasota, FL. This program falls within the marine and watercraft maintenance field (CIP 47.0616) and trains students in the maintenance, repair, and fitting of marine vessels. Topics typically include marine engine systems, hull repair, electrical systems, and safety procedures specific to the marine industry.

Suncoast Technical College also offers certificate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Communications Technology, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, Cosmetology, and Culinary Arts. Given Sarasota's coastal location on Florida's Gulf Coast, the marine maintenance program is particularly relevant to local industry needs and provides a practical pathway for students interested in the regional marine trades workforce.