Advanced Marine Electronics Installer Training (AMEI)
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Training Overview
The Advanced Marine Electronics Installer Training (AMEI) is for a Marine Electronics Installer who wishes to achieve competency in advanced topic areas and concepts typically seen on larger vessels. An Advanced MEI certificate is an indication that an installer has a working knowledge regarding commissioning of a boat and installation of complex marine electronic devices. |
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This course is offered in person only.
The AMEI class installation topics include the following subject areas.
The AMEI class installation topics include the following subject areas.
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PLEASE NOTE: This is an advanced class that requires field experience of installing complex marine electronics systems. If you have not installed the electronics equipment listed in the topics below, the test will be extremely difficult to obtain a passing grade. Since 2019, the average pass / fail rate of the AMEI exam is 75% of students.
Certification Exam: All students must pass a 50-question multiple choice, open book certification test at the end of the training day. This exam is done in person only. 2025 Cost: Pricing for the Advanced MEI training course is $520 NMEA member, and $1040 non-member. Joining NMEA as a Trade member gets you a FREE installer course as part of your membership fee. Course Materials Included with Registration: Paper copy of color presentation slides, electronic copy of NMEA 0400 Installation Standard. |
RJ45 Connector Installation with NMEA Trainer John Barry
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Pre-requisites:
There are 2 main pre-requisites for the AMEI Course:
1. Student must have taken and passed a classroom basic MEI course and have a basic MEI certificate issued from NMEA.
2. All students must have at least one year of field experience installing marine electronics before NMEA will issue an AMEI credential.
a. If the student already does have this field experience, it needs to be verified in writing by the student's employer.
b. If the student does not yet have this field experience (for example they are a new hire, graduate, new to the industry, or apprentice), they will be eligible for their AMEI credential exactly one year from the date of issue on the MEI credential.
Please note that any student can take the AMEI class and test at any time. As a marine electronics installer, field experience is the best independent teaching tool. This requirement eliminates the possibility of good test takers with no field experience.
Passing Score:
The passing score of any NMEA installer certification exam is 80% or higher. If a student does not pass, they are allowed one proctored re-take of the exam. This re-take must be arranged by the student and taken within 90 days of the original exam date. If the student does not pass the re-take (or if they do not perform the re-take within 90 days of the original exam date) they must re-attend the training class at a scheduled future date / location, but can do so at a 50% discount.
AMEI Renewal:
All NMEA 0400 Installation Standard Training Certifications expire three (3) years from the date the certificate is issued. This applies to MEI, AMEI, Basic NMEA 2000, and Advanced NMEA 2000. Renewal material consists of an on-line link with the current course materials that will expire 30 days after payment is received by the NMEA national office. The 50 question test will be sent to you at your request with a 1 hour continuous running time limit. The request for test will also expire after 30 days from receiving payment by the NMEA National Office. The cost to renew is $100 regardless of membership status. To renew, click on the "Renew My Certification" button above.
Over 2 years expired for all NMEA Certificates:
For those who have had their NMEA Advanced MEI certification expired for more than 2 years, the individual must re-take the appropriate full training class and exam, but can do so at a 50% discount on the published member or non member price.
NMEA Training Classes Cancellation Policy:
NMEA strives to prepare well in advance for training classes to assure the best student learning experience. We base the classroom selection and lunch delivery on enrollment size. If unforeseen circumstances occur (death or serious illness) the class can be cancelled and refunded at no charge. Otherwise, there is no full refund. The cancellation policy is as follows:
Outside of 2 weeks before training date- Refund less $100 cancellation fee
Students may cancel outside of 2 weeks (for any reason) prior to the class start date. The cancellation fee is $100.
Inside of 2 weeks before training date- Refund less $200 cancellation fee
Students may cancel inside of 2 weeks (for any reason) prior to the class start date. The cancellation fee is $200.
No shows:
Students that do not show up without any notice to NMEA will not be eligible for a refund.
NMEA will not be responsible for any expenses associated with the cancellation of a training course
There are 2 main pre-requisites for the AMEI Course:
1. Student must have taken and passed a classroom basic MEI course and have a basic MEI certificate issued from NMEA.
2. All students must have at least one year of field experience installing marine electronics before NMEA will issue an AMEI credential.
a. If the student already does have this field experience, it needs to be verified in writing by the student's employer.
b. If the student does not yet have this field experience (for example they are a new hire, graduate, new to the industry, or apprentice), they will be eligible for their AMEI credential exactly one year from the date of issue on the MEI credential.
Please note that any student can take the AMEI class and test at any time. As a marine electronics installer, field experience is the best independent teaching tool. This requirement eliminates the possibility of good test takers with no field experience.
Passing Score:
The passing score of any NMEA installer certification exam is 80% or higher. If a student does not pass, they are allowed one proctored re-take of the exam. This re-take must be arranged by the student and taken within 90 days of the original exam date. If the student does not pass the re-take (or if they do not perform the re-take within 90 days of the original exam date) they must re-attend the training class at a scheduled future date / location, but can do so at a 50% discount.
AMEI Renewal:
All NMEA 0400 Installation Standard Training Certifications expire three (3) years from the date the certificate is issued. This applies to MEI, AMEI, Basic NMEA 2000, and Advanced NMEA 2000. Renewal material consists of an on-line link with the current course materials that will expire 30 days after payment is received by the NMEA national office. The 50 question test will be sent to you at your request with a 1 hour continuous running time limit. The request for test will also expire after 30 days from receiving payment by the NMEA National Office. The cost to renew is $100 regardless of membership status. To renew, click on the "Renew My Certification" button above.
Over 2 years expired for all NMEA Certificates:
For those who have had their NMEA Advanced MEI certification expired for more than 2 years, the individual must re-take the appropriate full training class and exam, but can do so at a 50% discount on the published member or non member price.
NMEA Training Classes Cancellation Policy:
NMEA strives to prepare well in advance for training classes to assure the best student learning experience. We base the classroom selection and lunch delivery on enrollment size. If unforeseen circumstances occur (death or serious illness) the class can be cancelled and refunded at no charge. Otherwise, there is no full refund. The cancellation policy is as follows:
Outside of 2 weeks before training date- Refund less $100 cancellation fee
Students may cancel outside of 2 weeks (for any reason) prior to the class start date. The cancellation fee is $100.
Inside of 2 weeks before training date- Refund less $200 cancellation fee
Students may cancel inside of 2 weeks (for any reason) prior to the class start date. The cancellation fee is $200.
No shows:
Students that do not show up without any notice to NMEA will not be eligible for a refund.
NMEA will not be responsible for any expenses associated with the cancellation of a training course
