Marine Service Technology Technical Career Education in Pensacola.
Established in 1968, George Stone Technical Center (GSTC) is a vocational training center to serve Escambia County, FL, and the surrounding area. The training includes 28 different programs of study, cooperative education opportunities and adult education..
George Stone Technical Center is open to anyone 16 years of age or older. Exceptional students are placed into appropriate technical programs in accordance with established state board rules and established district policies and procedures. The campus of George Stone Technical Center (GSTC) is located in Pensacola, Florida.
Programs are available for full-time or part-time students. Students are administered the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Results of the TABE are used by the guidance staff for placement purposes.
When necessary, students are assigned to Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI) or Adult Basic Education (ABE) for instruction in reading, mathematics and language skills. George Stone is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Training Programs
Marine Technical Program
- Marine Service Technologies (1350 hours): The content includes, but is not limited to, the following: service, repair and overhaul of four-stroke and two-stroke cycle engines and outboard motors; and service and repair of boating accessories. With regard to the above, course content will include Electrical systems, drive systems, fuel systems, power transfer systems, ignition systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, drive systems and boat and trailer rigging. The course content should also include training in communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices.
- The content includes but is not limited to the following: service, repair and overhaul of four-stroke and two-stroke cycle engines and outboard motors; and service and repair of boating accessories. With regard to the above, course content will include electrical systems, fuel systems, power transfer systems, ignition systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, drive systems and boat and trailer rigging.
- The course content also includes training in communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to take the Yamaha Marine Maintenance Certification - Inline industry certification exam.
LAST UPDATED ON Apr 22, 2023