Marine Technician, Surveyor and Laborer

If you jump up when someone asks for help.

education requirements

HS/GED

expected salary range

$22K to $60K

training area

Jobs: STATEWIDE

Manually moves freight, stock and other materials, and performs other general labor. This is a great job for getting experience under your belt and learning the ropes under senior experts. No extensive experience required, but hard-work ethic and sense of adventure are.

Here’s what you need:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Industry training or certification recommended

Here’s where you get it:

Course/Program Provider/Location Degree Certification Length
Welding Technology UAA/KPC Kachemak Bay Campus – Homer No Certificate of Completion 2-3 days
Basic Hydraulics and Maintenance UAS Ketchikan Campus No No 3-5 days
Basic Refrigeration UAS Ketchikan Campus No No 5 days
Diesel Heavy Equipment AVTEC – Seward No Technician Level 3 Diesel/Heavy Equipment, Entry-Level Technician Level 2 – Diesel/Heavy Equipment, Assistant Technician Level 1 – Diesel/Heavy Equipment, Oiler 41 weeks
Engineering Officer/Engineering Rating UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 3 days
Marine Composites – ABYC American Boat & Yacht Council No ABYC 4 days
Marine Corrosion – ABYC American Boat & Yacht Council No ABYC 4 days
Marine Systems – ABYC American Boat & Yacht Council No ABYC 4 days
Marine Transportation UAS Ketchikan Campus AAS USCG 2-3 years
Marine Transportation UAS Ketchikan Campus OEC USCG 1 year
Maritime Multi-Skilled Worker UAS Ketchikan Campus No No Semester
Naval Arch/Marine Eng UAS Ketchikan Campus No No 2 days
Outboard Maintenance UAA Kodiak College No Certificate of Attendance 2 days 
Outboard Motor Maintenance UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 3 days
Plumbing and Heating AVTEC – Seward No Plumbing & Heating Technician, Plumbing & Heating Repairer, Plumbing & Heating Assistant Repairer 20 weeks
Refrigeration Tech AVTEC – Seward No Refrigeration Technician, Refrigeration Repairer, Refrigeration Assistant Repairer, EPA 608 Refrigeration Technician 20 weeks
Refrigeration AVTEC – Seward No Completion Certificate, EPA 608 Refrigeration Technician, Industry Competency Exam (ICE) 115 Days
QMED Oiler UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 12 weeks
Introduction to Outboard Engine Maintenance and Repair Alaska Sea Grant MAP/UAF Bristol Bay Campus – Dillingham No Certificate of Completion 2 days
Troubleshooting Gauges UAA Kodiak College No Certificate of Attendance 4 hours
Vessel Systems Overview UAA Kodiak College No Certificate of Attendance 3 days
Introduction to Diesel Engine Maintenance and Repair Alaska Sea Grant MAP/UAF Bristol Bay Campus – Dillingham No Certificate of Completion 1 day
Introduction to Marine Hydraulics Alaska Sea Grant MAP/UAF Bristol Bay Campus – Dillingham No Certificate of Completion 1 day
Introduction to Marine Refrigerated Seawater Systems Alaska Sea Grant MAP/UAF Bristol Bay Campus – Dillingham No Certificate of Completion 2 days

AMEC is a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).

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