Marine Technician, Surveyor and Laborer

If you jump up when someone asks for help.

education requirements

HS/GED

expected salary range

$22K to $60K

training area

Jobs: STATEWIDE

Manually moves freight, stock and other materials, and performs other general labor. This is a great job for getting experience under your belt and learning the ropes under senior experts. No extensive experience required, but hard-work ethic and sense of adventure are.

Here’s what you need:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Industry training or certification recommended

Here’s where you get it:

Course/ProgramProvider/LocationDegreeCertificationLength
Welding TechnologyUAA/KPC Kachemak Bay Campus – HomerNoCertificate of Completion2-3 days
Basic Hydraulics and MaintenanceUAS Ketchikan CampusNoNo3-5 days
Basic RefrigerationUAS Ketchikan CampusNoNo5 days
Diesel Heavy EquipmentAVTEC – SewardNoTechnician Level 3 Diesel/Heavy Equipment, Entry-Level Technician Level 2 – Diesel/Heavy Equipment, Assistant Technician Level 1 – Diesel/Heavy Equipment, Oiler41 weeks
Engineering Officer/Engineering RatingUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG3 days
Marine Composites – ABYCAmerican Boat & Yacht CouncilNoABYC4 days
Marine Corrosion – ABYCAmerican Boat & Yacht CouncilNoABYC4 days
Marine Systems – ABYCAmerican Boat & Yacht CouncilNoABYC4 days
Marine TransportationUAS Ketchikan CampusAASUSCG2-3 years
Marine TransportationUAS Ketchikan CampusOECUSCG1 year
Maritime Multi-Skilled WorkerUAS Ketchikan CampusNoNoSemester
Naval Arch/Marine EngUAS Ketchikan CampusNoNo2 days
Outboard MaintenanceUAA Kodiak CollegeNoCertificate of Attendance2 days 
Outboard Motor MaintenanceUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG3 days
Plumbing and HeatingAVTEC – SewardNoPlumbing & Heating Technician, Plumbing & Heating Repairer, Plumbing & Heating Assistant Repairer20 weeks
Refrigeration TechAVTEC – SewardNoRefrigeration Technician, Refrigeration Repairer, Refrigeration Assistant Repairer, EPA 608 Refrigeration Technician20 weeks
RefrigerationAVTEC – SewardNoCompletion Certificate, EPA 608 Refrigeration Technician, Industry Competency Exam (ICE)115 Days
QMED OilerUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG12 weeks
Introduction to Outboard Engine Maintenance and RepairAlaska Sea Grant MAP/UAF Bristol Bay Campus – DillinghamNoCertificate of Completion2 days
Troubleshooting GaugesUAA Kodiak CollegeNoCertificate of Attendance4 hours
Vessel Systems OverviewUAA Kodiak CollegeNoCertificate of Attendance3 days
Introduction to Diesel Engine Maintenance and RepairAlaska Sea Grant MAP/UAF Bristol Bay Campus – DillinghamNoCertificate of Completion1 day
Introduction to Marine HydraulicsAlaska Sea Grant MAP/UAF Bristol Bay Campus – DillinghamNoCertificate of Completion1 day
Introduction to Marine Refrigerated Seawater SystemsAlaska Sea Grant MAP/UAF Bristol Bay Campus – DillinghamNoCertificate of Completion2 days

AMEC is a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).

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