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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Chapman School has partnered with Yamaha Marine University and is extremely excited to offer our students the Yamaha Marine Maintenance Certification Program.
Become certified to maintain Yamaha outboard engines through our 3 Yamaha Marine University Certification courses.
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logoNEXT START DATE - Oct, 2025

(3-WEEK PROGRAM)

2025/2026 Class Schedule

 

Course # Start Date Ending Date Holidays
08-25  (CLASS FULL) 09/15/25 10/03/25
10-25  (CLASS FULL) 12/01/25 12/19/25
01-26  (CLASS FULL) 02/23/26 03/13/26
03-26 05/11/26 05/29/26
08-26 09/14/26 10/02/26
10-26 11/23/26 12/11/26 11/26/26 & 11/27/26

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

To facilitate mastery of maintenance tasks associated with various Yamaha outboard engines, as per the service interval requirements in the applicable service manuals for 20, 100, 500, 1000 hours of engine operation.

Training is provided using a balance of lectures, real-world interactive labs, and competency testing.

Students who successfully complete the course will receive Yamaha Marine Maintenance Certifications in the
– Inline Engines F/LF150B Platforms
– V-Engines 4.2L Offshore Platforms

This is a continuing education program designed for students wishing to expand their knowledge and expertise in Yamaha Outboard Engines.

Inline & V-Engines Course Description

    120 Hours (44 Hours Theory / 76 Hours Lab) – 3 Weeks

    Inline Engines F/LF150B Platforms | V-Engines 4.2L-Offshore Platforms

    Students of this course must have completed the prerequisite level Introduction to Outboard Systems (ITOS) course.

    Using a balance of lectures and real-world interactive labs combined with competency testing, students will become proficient in performing 20,100,500, 1000-hour service procedures.

    Core Competencies (44 hrs. Theory)

    • Understanding routine maintenance intervals
    • Engine oil and filter changes
    • Lower unit gear oil changes
    • Water pump service
    • Spark plug service
    • Timing belt service
    • Valve train adjustments
    • Fuel filter service
    • Compression tests
    • Understanding and utilizing maintenance manuals and charts

    Additional Learning Outcomes

    Students will also be introduced to the following:

    • Yamalube® lubricants
    • Corrosion prevention
    • Electrical System basics
    • Entry-level rigging procedures
    • Service and Owner’s manuals
    • Propellors

    Labs (76 hrs. Labs)

    Maintenance Training Courses:

    • Inline 2.7L-F/LF150B -Section 7
    • V-Engine 4.2L Offshore-Section 7
    • Battery Inspection Lab
    • Grease Points/Cowling Lock Lever Lab
    • Spark Plug/Wires/Ignition Coil Lab
    • Propeller Lab
    • Compression Test Lab
    • Vapor Separator Tank Lab
    • YDIS Lab
    • YMBS Pick List Lab
    • Fuel System Lab
    • Oil Change Lab /Lower Unit Lab
    • Thermostat/Pressure Control Valve/Exhaust cover Anode Lab
    • Oil Change /Mid Section Lab
    • Timing Belt/Cylinder Block Anode Lab
    • Valve Clearance Measurement Lab
    • Cooling Water Cover Anodes/ Thermostat Anodes/Oil Cooler Anodes Lab
Admission

    To qualify for admission, the student must be 17 years of age or older, in overall good health, and must be able to use mathematical skills and the English language in order to fully benefit from the program.

    To register for class please complete sign and return the Registration Form along with your authorization for payment of non-refundable Tuition Deposit of $500.00, via email to registrar@chapman.org or via fax to (772) 283-2019.

Tuition & Fees

    Tuition & Fees

     

    Tuition Deposit $500.00
    Tuition Balance $4,300.00
    Tuition Total $4,800.00
    • The Chapman School Registration Form must be completed and signed (by a parent or guardian if the applicant is younger than 18) and returned to the Chapman School along with the $500 non-refundable Tuition Deposit.
    • Tuition Balance is due in full 30 days prior to the first day of class.
    • Tuition includes books but does not include housing, board, or transportation.
    • All costs are payable in U.S. currency only. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.
On-campus Housing

    Student Housing

    Description
    Campus housing consists of dormitory apartments. Each apartment contains a bedroom, convertible living room/bedroom, bath, kitchenette, and a covered porch. The number of students per unit during this program is a maximum of three. All apartments are air-conditioned, fully furnished, and equipped with a refrigerator, countertop range, and cooking utensils. Housing is offered on a space-available basis. The School is not responsible for the loss of any personal property. Sorry, no pets.

    Housing Fees: (Shared Rate)

    Housing Fee $1,050.00

    Housing fee includes utilities.

    Student Housing fees are due 30 days prior to the start of class.

    Housing Security Deposit & Refund

    • If a student cannot attend the class in which he or she is registered, housing fees and deposits are refundable
    • Once a student moves into the facilities, no fees will be refunded.
    • If a credit card was used as the original method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount refunded will apply for all transactions.
    • In the event any student does damage to the accommodations, he or she will be responsible for the replacement cost and labor required to repair the damaged Chapman School property.
Attendance

    Attendance Requirements

    90% attendance is required. This requirement is strictly enforced whether the absence is excused or unexcused.

    Class Schedule

    Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each week of training.

    Absences

    More than 10 hours is considered excessive and may cause dismissal from the school. Veterans’ benefits are interrupted at this point.

    Excused Absences

    A request for the absence should be submitted in writing by the student and approved by a member of the administrative staff prior to the absence, except in case of illness or another emergency. If the excused absence is during a testing period, the student must notify instructors promptly and arrangements made to take a makeup test.

    Tardiness

    Lateness for any part of an hour will be counted as a full hour of absence.

    Leaves

    A student who takes extensive leave beyond the allowed attendance policy limits due to exceptional circumstances such as prolonged illness, family emergency, called to active duty etc., will be permitted to re-enter at the phase of training that is identical to the one he or she left.

    Earlier phases of training may be repeated at no additional tuition cost as determined by the school.

    Veteran students must be terminated for pay purposes.

    Re-Admittance Policy

    If a student has been terminated for attendance reasons and can provide evidence that the cause of the poor attendance has been eliminated, then the student may be re-admitted (subject to approval by the school’s administration) on a probationary basis for a two-week period. Eight (8) hours or one full class day of unexcused absence during this period will result in termination.

    Veterans’ benefits may be resumed during the probationary period.

Grading Policy

    Inline Engines and V- Engines

    A grade average of 75% is required to receive a Certificate of Completion for each of the following modules:

    • Portable F9.9B/T9.9B platforms
    • Midrange F30A/F40A platforms
    • Inline Engines F/LF 150B platforms
    • V- Engines 4.2L Offshore platform

    There will be short written quizzes throughout the course to evaluate the curriculum and the student. Quizzes are learning tools, designed to help students retain the material, and they also help to improve the course.

    The final student grade for each of the above four (4) engine modules is based on the following weighted grading criteria:

    • 10% – Quizzes
    • 75% – Labs
    • 15% – Final

    Grading emphasis will be on the student’s performance in the labs (75%).

    The instructor will observe the student demonstrating the competencies twice consecutively and independently. Grading criteria are as follows:

    • 1 = Student cannot complete the tasks even with assistance.
    • 2 = Student needs assistance on both attempts.
    • 3 = Student needs assistance on one of two attempts.
    • 4 = Student can complete the tasks without assistance on both attempts.

    These grades may be reviewed by the student upon request.

    Final Grade

    To receive the Certificate of Completion the student must complete the following:

    • Successful completion of the Introduction to Outboard Systems (ITOS) course.
    • Completion of the following study modules: Maintenance Matters 1, Maintenance Matters 2, and Maintenance Matters 3.
    • Overall passing grade of 75% and achieve at least 80% in the Final Exam

    Student Progress

    All student records will be kept on file for viewing by the student and authorized parties.

    A standard system of weighted percentages is used for recording student progress. To remain in good standing, a student must maintain an average of 75% or better.

    If a student’s average falls below 75%, he or she may be permitted to continue in school for an additional period established at the time of a progress report. During this time, the student is required to pass coursework with grades that will bring his/her average up to satisfactory. This period is considered probationary. If grades are not brought up to passing, the student will be terminated for unsatisfactory progress. At this point, veterans’ benefits may be interrupted. Re-entry will be at the discretion of the school’s administration.

Refund Policy

    If the registration is not accepted by the School, all payments made will be refunded promptly.

    If cancellation is requested within three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded in accordance with the Buyer’s Right to Cancel.

    If cancellation is requested more than three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, but before the beginning of classroom instruction, the applicant is obligated for the non-refundable $500 Tution Deposit.

    Once classes begin, if the student wishes to withdraw, there is no refund.

    If a credit card was used as the original method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount refunded will apply for all transactions

    Applicable refunds are returned within 30 days.

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