BMEA

From this September through to January 2013 the British Marine Electronic Association (BMEA) has a range of electrical training available from marine electronics installation through to BMEA-certified Marine Electrical Technician courses.

MARINE ELECTRONICS INSTALLER COURSE

26 September 2012 – Daventry
30 January 2013 – Southampton

This is a one day introductory course in marine electronics installation which clarifies and defines competent installation practices.

The course covers:

Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Law, Vessel Grounding Systems, EMIDSC, VHF Transceivers, Coax Cables, Antennas, Data Communications, Equipment Installation, Testing, Electrical Distribution, Capacity, Wire Sizing, Battery Basics, Capacity, Charging.

An MEI certificate is an indication of a working knowledge of NMEA’s Installation Standard, which clarifies and defines competent installation practices. A Marine Electronics Installer has demonstrated this proficiency by passing an examination designed to measure understanding of those principles.

COST: BMF Members: £300 (£250 + VAT)Non-Members: £408 (£340 + VAT)
The price includes the NMEA Installation Standard and MEI licensing fee

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BMET ELECTRICAL COURSE

27 and 28 September 2012 – Daventry
28 and 29 January 2013 – Southampton

The two day BMET Course is designed to give candidates a general overview of the knowledge and skills required for a BMEA-certified Marine Electrical Technician. The course is split into 8 sections covering:

Health & Safety, AC & DC Circuits, Circuit Diagrams & Standard Conventions, Test & Measurement Equipment, Generators & Motors, Distribution Systems, Batteries & Charging Systems.

Cables & Terminations

All information and required knowledge deals mainly with UK systems and follows not only the BMEA Code of Practice and ISOs, but also the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD).

COST: BMF Members: £312 (£260 + VAT)Non-Members: £504 (£420 + VAT)
The prices include the BMET Exam and Certification

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ADVANCED MARINE ELECTRONICS INSTALLER COURSE

30 October 2012 – Daventry
22 November 2012 – Norwich
31 January 2013 – Southampton

If you have already attended the standard Marine Electronics Installer course and would like to take your training and certification to the next level, this course is for you.

The course covers:

Computers & Ethernet Networking, VHF & SSB Installations, Antenna Arrangement & Satellite Communications, Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), EMI Causes & Mitigation and a 50-Question Multi-choice Exam

Benefits

The key electronics manufacturers are supportive of this training and qualification.  This is not just an exam, but training as well.  BMEA have been key players in making sure that this training is internationally relevant. You can market your NMEA training to customers – old and new – as an indication of your professional expertise.

COST: BMF Members: £204 (£170 + VAT) Non-Members: £312 (£260 + VAT)
The price includes the AMEI exam and certification

Please note: This course is only available to people who have already attended the standard Marine Electronics Course.

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For further information or to book on any of these courses, please contact Liv Whetmore on (01784) 223631 or e-mail: lwhetmore@britishmarine.co.uk

All BMF training courses, advice and information can be found here.