Engine Maintenance

Outboard Engine Maintenance

An essential course covering outboard care and trouble-shooting.

Aim: To gain essential knowledge on the operation and care of outboard engines. Duration: 6 Hours.
Learning Options: Tutorials or Home Study (See details below).
Prerequisites: None.

Modules:

1. Basic Principles & Outboard Components

2. General Systems Overview
- Fuel systems
- Cooling systems
- Electrical
- Propellers

3. Trouble-shooting
- Spares & tools
- Fault finding


Inboard Engine Maintenance

A comprehensive course covering diesel inboard care, maintenance, and trouble-shooting.

Aim: To gain essential knowledge on the operation and care of inboard engines.
Duration: 15 Hours.
Learning Options: Tutorials or Home Study (See details below).
Prerequisites: None.


Modules:

1. Diesel Fuel Systems
- Lubrication

2. Cooling systems
- Salt & fresh water cooled

3. Electrical Systems
- Battery care
- Electrolysis

4. General Systems Overview
-
Gearboxes & drives

5. Trouble-shooting
- Spares & tools
- Fault finding

Engine Maintenance tutorials

Learn from an experienced Coastguard tutor at one of the delivery sites throughout the country.

Price: Tutorial fees are variable throughout the country. Please obtain a quote from the venue of your choice. Examination fee is $20.
Timetable: Please see the timetable below for details.


Engine maintenance Home Study (NEW!!)

Now you can learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. Ideal for people who cannot attend a Engine Maintenance course due to a restricted schedule or geographical location.

Includes: Inboard/Outboard Engine Maintenance Manual, Study Guide, Examination Pack.

Available from Coastguard Boating Education, nationwide delivery.

Price: Outboard $60 or Inboard $70 (includes examination fee)
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
Email: info@cbes.org.nz
Office: Floor One, 2 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, Auckland.



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Timetable of Tutorials

 Region A - Northland
Venue   Phone Start Finish Contact Comments
Rawene - Northland 09 405 7704 Graeme Darroch Please contact to register interest
 Region B - Auckland
Venue   Phone Start Finish Contact Comments
Boatcourses Westhaven http://www.markjones.co.nz 0508 262 863 09/08/2008 10/08/2008 Sarah Diesel Engines.1xWeekend 8:30am-4:30pm
Boatcourses Westhaven http://www.markjones.co.nz 0508 262 863 13/09/2008 14/09/2008 Sarah Diesel Engines.1xWeekend 8:30am-4:30pm
Boatcourses Westhaven http://www.markjones.co.nz 0508 262 863 08/11/2008 15/11/2008 Sarah Diesel Engines.2xSaturdays 8:30am-4:30pm
Boatcourses Westhaven http://www.markjones.co.nz 0508 262 863 06/12/2008 07/12/2008 Sarah Diesel Engines.1xWeekend 8:30am-4:30pm
Coastguard Maritime School http://www.coastguard.org.nz 09 303 9364 14/09/2008 14/09/2008 Liz Norquay Outboard Engines. 1xSunday 9am-4pm.
Coastguard Maritime School http://www.coastguard.org.nz 09 303 9364 09/11/2008 09/11/2008 Liz Norquay Outboard Engines. 1xSunday 9am-4pm.
Coastguard Maritime School http://www.coastguard.org.nz 09 303 9364 03/09/2008 01/10/2008 Liz Norquay Inboard Engines. 5xWednesdays 7pm-10pm.
Orewa College http://www.orewa.school.nz 09 426 8213 Community Education Outboard. Contact to register Interest
Westlake Boys High School 09 410 5617 05/08/2008 19/08/2008 Betty Pierce Outboard Engines.3x Tuesdays 7-9pm
 Region C - Waikato / BOP
Venue   Phone Start Finish Contact Comments
Hamilton area 07 857 0297 Roland Spirig Outboard. Please contact to register interest
 Region F - Upper South Island
Venue   Phone Start Finish Contact Comments
Nelson Car Club Rooms 03 547 8349 Keith Richardson Please contact to register interest
 Region G - Christchurch / Canterbury
Venue   Phone Start Finish Contact Comments
Canterbury Maritime Training Centre 0800 212 628 Peter Marshall Outboard. Please contact to register interest
Sumner Lifeboat 03 328 9255 13/10/2008 20/10/2008 Peter Marshall Mondays 6.30-10pm Outboard Motor maintenance
 Region H - Lower South Island
Venue   Phone Start Finish Contact Comments
TBA 03-4557387 Rowan Leck Please contact to register interest
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