Advanced Marine Electronics Installer

Advanced Marine Electronics Installer Course

An advanced course is designed for the Marine Electronics Installer (MEI) who wishes to achieve competency in advanced topic areas and concepts. An Advanced MEI certificate is an indication that a mid-level technician has a working knowledge regarding commissioning of a boat and troubleshooting marine electronic devices under supervision of a Certified Marine Electronics Technician (CMET). Topics include: Computers and Networking, NMEA 2000® Installation and Troubleshooting, SSB Installation, Electromagnetic Interference, Testing and Commissioning, Antenna Arrangement and Installation, Transducer and Radar Installation.

Course Materials Include: NMEA 0400 Installation Standards version 3.0 and a supplemental workbook.
Pre-requisite: Must have held Marine Electronics Installer (MEI) Certificate for a minimum of one year and a minimum of 3 years experience installing marine electronics systems.
Passing Score: 75%
Cost: $395 Member, $595 Non-member

How Do I Apply?

NMEA

Education Department

7 Riggs Avenue

Severna Park, MD 21146

PH: (800) 808-6632,  (410) 975-9425

Fax: (410) 975-9450

info@nmea.org

Where?

The Advanced MEI course is not available through self study. You must take the Advanced MEI course at a location nearest you.

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Benefits

• You and your employer can market your NMEA training to customers—old and new—as an indication of your professional expertise.
• Your NMEA training will serve as a "reference" for future employers.
• Complimentary subscription to the Marine Electronics Journal.

Renewal

You may renew your certificate by completing a renewal form, along with a fee of $75.00, prior to your certificate expiration date. For renewal, you will need to provide documentation that you have attended at least three marine electronics manufacturers technical training seminars within the two year period.