Marine Electronics Installer

What is the Marine Electronics Installer Program?

The Marine Electronics Installer Program (MEI) was established in 2004 to encourage a high level of professional expertise in entry-level and mid-level technicians and to lead them to seek Certified Marine Electronic Technician (CMET) status. An MEI certificate is an indication of a working knowledge of NMEA’s Installation Standard, which clarifies and defines competent installation practices. A Marine Electronics Installer has demonstrated this proficiency by passing an examination designed to measure understanding of those principles.

Basic Marine Electronics Installer Course

This is an introductory course in marine electronics installation that clarifies and defines competent installation practices. Topics include: ground systems, electrical systems, equipment installation and data communications. An MEI certificate is an indication of a working knowledge of NMEA’s Installation Standard. A Marine Electronics Installer has demonstrated this proficiency by passing an examination designed to measure understanding of those principles.

Course Materials Include: NMEA 0400 Installation Standards Version 3.0 and supplemental workbook.
Pre-requisite: A minimum of one year’s experience installing marine electronics systems.
Passing Score: 70%
Cost: $395 Member, $595 Non-member

Basic Marine Electronics Installer Self-Study Course

This is an introductory course in marine electronics installation that clarifies and defines competent installation practices. Topics include: ground systems, electrical systems, equipment installation and data communications. An MEI certificate is an indication of a working knowledge of NMEA’s Installation Standard. A Marine Electronics Installer has demonstrated this proficiency by passing an examination designed to measure understanding of those principles. This is a self-study course. A proctor is required to administer the exam. The exam must be completed within 60 days of receipt of the MEI course materials.

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

Course Materials Include: NMEA 0400 Installation Standards Version 3.0
Pre-requisite: A minimum of one year’s experience installing marine electronics systems.
Passing Score: 70%
Cost: $325 Member, $525 Non-member

How Do I Apply?

You must submit application, fee and verification of experience to:

NMEA

Education Department

7 Riggs Avenue

Severna Park, MD 21146

PH: (410) 975-9425

Fax: (410) 975-9450

info@nmea.org

Where?

For the Basic MEI course, you can choose to enroll in a class nearest you or you may also choose to do self study. If you choose to take the MEI self-study course, the exam may be taken through an assigned proctor who is within close proximity. You may find a proctor at the local library, community college or testing center. The exam must be taken within sixty days of receipt of materials or acknowledgment of approval from the committee.

Download the 2012 Course Registration Form

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

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 (Member)/$115.00 (Non-member), prior to your certificate expiration date. MEI's that wish to renew need to provide documentation that they have attended at least three marine electronics manufacturer's technical training seminars within the two year period.  Attendance at the NMEA’s Annual Conference and Expo may be listed in additional to technical training seminars.

Download the MEI Renewal Form