Commercial Installer Training Overview
This class focuses on specific electronics typically installed on commercial vessels, including commercial fishing, brown water tugs, supply vessels, and law enforcement & pilot vessels. NMEA is answering the requests and excited serve this important commercial market, where the only training is manufacturer specific and on the job training. This commercial installer training is non-manufacturer specific, which covers the best industry practices for important topics, such as proper cable connections, as this is a common failure point of many systems.
Commercial Installation Topics:
VHF, DSC, NMEA 0183, Marine Computers, Ethernet, WiFi & USB, AIS, Radar, Satellite Communications, Heading Sensors (swing meters), Coaxial Cabling, Sonar, BNWAS.
This class focuses on specific electronics typically installed on commercial vessels, including commercial fishing, brown water tugs, supply vessels, and law enforcement & pilot vessels. NMEA is answering the requests and excited serve this important commercial market, where the only training is manufacturer specific and on the job training. This commercial installer training is non-manufacturer specific, which covers the best industry practices for important topics, such as proper cable connections, as this is a common failure point of many systems.
Commercial Installation Topics:
VHF, DSC, NMEA 0183, Marine Computers, Ethernet, WiFi & USB, AIS, Radar, Satellite Communications, Heading Sensors (swing meters), Coaxial Cabling, Sonar, BNWAS.
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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 or on-line, based on the published NMEA training schedule.
Pricing: $520 NMEA member, and $1040 non-member. Joining NMEA as a Trade member ($450) 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. |
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Pre Requisites: There is no pre requisite for the NMEA Commercial Installer Training. However, all students are expected to have a general knowledge marine vessel types, vessel terminology, marine electronics types, and marine electronics usage & functions. The following 3 links provide a general overview of vessels and marine electronics. Additionally, an understanding of Basic DC Electrical Functions based on ABYC Standards is highly encouraged. The following videos overview this information.
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 (no charge) 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.
Certification Renewal:
All NMEA 0400 Installation Standard Training Certifications expire three (3) years from the date the certificate is issued. This applies to MEI, Commercial Installer, 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 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.
The passing score of any NMEA installer certification exam is 80% or higher. If a student does not pass, they are allowed one (no charge) 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.
Certification Renewal:
All NMEA 0400 Installation Standard Training Certifications expire three (3) years from the date the certificate is issued. This applies to MEI, Commercial Installer, 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 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.
