What Are Marine Systems Intensives?
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding offers non-credit continuing education intensives for industry professionals in marine systems topics. These non-credit courses rely on industry-relevant mock-ups to provide hands-on practical training. Topics include Marine Electrical Systems, Marine Corrosion, Marine Diesel Engines, and Marine Outboard Engines.
Who Should Take These Courses?
Although there are no prerequisites required for these courses, individuals who would most benefit from the dense material and fast-paced learning environment would have experience working professionally in a marine-based setting or as an experienced recreational boater. These courses are not suitable for beginners.
Marine Systems Intensives Details
Marine Systems Intensives are 5-days long, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and are scheduled various times of the year. Courses can be taken individually or in any order. All courses are held at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding’s campus in Port Hadlock, Washington State. To be notified when new Intensives are scheduled, sign-up by clicking here.
To be eligible, all enrollees must have:
• The physical and health capacity to undertake the day-to-day work.
• The ability to understand written and oral instruction given in English.
To secure your spot in the course, please register and submit payment as soon as possible. These courses are offered only a few times a year and tend to fill up quickly. Your registration will not be confirmed until payment is received. There are several payment options:
- Pay by credit card during registration (a processing fee will apply).
- Mail a check to the school.
- Use the ACH transfer option through your student portal, which will be created after you complete the registration process.
Financial aid and/or scholarships are not available for Marine Systems Intensives.
Students receive a certificate after completing 32.5 clock hours of instruction. Marine Systems Intensives are non-credit, continuing education courses and are not intended for entry-level employment. For a more in-depth career-training pathway, learn more about our 9-month Marine Systems Program. Intensives are accredited through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and licensed by the State of Washington.*
*The Marine Outboard Engine Intensive is approved and licensed and is under review for accreditation.
Intensives Cancellation Policy by NWSWB:
If minimum enrollment is not met our policy is to cancel a class 14 days before the start date. A full refund will be given in the event a workshop is cancelled by the school. Please keep this policy in mind when making your travel arrangements.
Intensives Cancellation Policy by Student:
A student may cancel enrollment without cause. The cancellation notice must be in writing. If a student cancels prior to the start of the course, the school may retain a registration fee of $100. If the student cancels during the course, the following refund schedule will apply:
Refund Schedule:
| If the student completes this amount of training: | The School will keep this percentage of the tuition: |
| One day or up to 10%, whichever is less; | 10% Retained |
| More than one day (or 10%), whichever is less, but less than 25%; | 25% Retained |
| 25% through 50%; | 50% Retained |
| More than 50%; | 100% Retained |
We recommend attendees book their lodging and accommodations as soon as possible as hotels and short-term rentals can fill quickly during in-season months (June-September). If you require lodging during your course, the Old Alcohol Plant Hotel, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 is located one mile from the school. For other accommodations in the area, please visit www.enjoypt.com.
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