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CCT-Marine Information and Course Outline

Introduction

The Certified Composites Technician-Marine (CCT-M) program is designed specifically for the boat building industry and focuses on the fundamental knowledge and skills of composites boat building.


 

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be working within the composites industry for at least one year

Candidates must complete the application and be accepted into the program
 
STUDY GUIDE OVERVIEW*
1. History of Fiberglass Boat Building
 
2. General Composites Knowledge
 
3. Composites Manufacturing Processes
 

Open Molding Applications

4. Composites Materials for Boat Building
 

Thermoset Resins

Reinforcement Materials
Core Materials

5.

Marine Gel Coat Application

Gel Coat Gun Set-Up

Gel Coat Application Methods

Spraying Techniques

 

6.

Marine Laminating Techniques

Hand Lay-Up Techniques

Properly Curing The Laminate 

Core Bonding Procedures

7.

Controlled Spraying

Introduction To Controlled Spraying

Spraying Techniques

Operator Training Syllabus

8.

Fluid Handling Equipment Principles

Plural Component Application

Fluid Pumps & Catalyst Delivery

Equipment Maintenance

9.

Boat Plant Safety

Chemical Safety

Fire Safety

Lockout/Tagout Procedures

10.

Marine Molding Quality Assurance

The Approach To Quality

Management Roles In Quality  

Building A Quality System
   


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