October 29, 2014 — The University of Alaska Southeast is offering an online, self-paced course in marine electrical systems for fishermen who want to be able to work on their own boats and know when to call the pros.
“It’s geared toward people like commercial fishermen, people who own a boat and want to do basic stuff,” according to Amy Crews at UAS.
It’s also designed to help people see if the work is getting to the point where they need to have a specialist come and take a look, she said.
The course does not train people to be marine electricians, but addresses basic electrical concepts, as well as specific systems and strategies to troubleshoot problems with them. It also explains best practices.
Participants have three months to complete the course, and access to the online material for up to a year. The cost is $125.