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Iowa Lakes Community College - Boat, Water Craft & Marine Service Training & Education


Boat & Water Craft Technician AAS Degrees and Marine Service Technology Diploma, Training & Education in Emmetsburg

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Founded in 1967, Iowa Lakes Community College is a public and comprehensive educational institution. Located in the picturesque Iowa Great Lakes Region, Iowa Lakes offers several locations throughout a five-county service area: Algona, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Spencer and Spirit Lake. The College offers associate degree programs and certificate programs as a part of their curriculum.

Students can choose college transfer, career option, technical or vocational courses, one class at a time, or continuing education classes. Classes can be taken either full time or part time; days, evenings or weekends; via television, fiber optics or with a professor in the classroom; and via the Internet with online courses.

Career option courses are designed to prepare the participant for work or transfer to a four-year college after completion of an Associate in Science degree. Technical programs at Iowa Lakes qualify the student for an Associate in Applied Science degree after two years of study and work experience designed to prepare for successful job entry.

Iowa Lakes Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Training Programs

Career and Technical Programs

  • AAS in Boat & Watercraft Technician Advanced Business Management (2 years): Prepare for a career in recreational equipment repair in our dual-track Boat and Watercraft Technician program. Through classroom and lab experience, you’ll develop competence in repairing the most modern recreational equipment. You may also choose to take more business management courses in the second year of the program. If you dream of one day owning your own recreational equipment repair business, this path may be a great fit for you.
  • AAS in Boat & Watercraft Technician, Advanced Technician (2 years): Prepare for a career in recreational equipment repair in our dual-track Boat and Watercraft Technician program. Through classroom and lab experience, you’ll develop competence in repairing the most modern recreational equipment. You may also choose to take more business management courses in the second year. Whether you choose to work in a marina, snowmobile dealership or own your own business, you’ll establish a strong foundation of skills and understanding of recreational equipment repair right here at Iowa Lakes.
  • Diploma Marine Service Technology (45 credits): Receive diverse training that prepares you to repair snowmobiles, personal watercraft, inboard engines, outboard engines and stern drive engines. Learn about theory, proper procedures and safety when repairing equipment, and get hands-on instruction with the newest recreational equipment available. You’ll also have the opportunity to receive industry certifications in Arctic Cat, Evinrude, Mercury Marine, Mercruiser, Volvo Penta, and Yamaha.

LAST UPDATED ON Apr 22, 2023