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27-29 – British Marine Electrical Technician BMET & MEI (Bournemouth & Poole College)

British Marine Electrical Technician BMET & MEI

Bournemouth & Poole College

27-29th October, 2025

Overview

A two-day course based around the BMEEA Code of Practice, the industry-recommended standard. The course is designed to give candidates a general overview of the knowledge and skills required for a BMEEA-certified Marine Electrical Technician. All information and required knowledge used mainly with UK marine electric systems and follows not only the BMEEA Code of Practice and ISOs, but also the Recreational Craft Regulations (RCR).

This course is suitable for electrical engineers with at least one year’s experience, looking to further their knowledge, skills and gain a qualification in marine electrics.

Benefits of attending

  • Qualification BMEEA-certified Marine Electrical Technician, an industry-recognised qualification
  • Qualified to the BMEEA Code of Practice standard.
  • Training course and a qualification
  • BMEEA are industry leaders consistently updating the training to be internationally relevant.

What does the course cover?

Extensive information on everything individuals need to know about marine electrics, for carrying out electrical work on boats.

  • Health & Safety
  • AC & DC Circuits
  • Circuit Diagrams & Standard Conventions
  • Test & Measurement Equipment
  • Generators & Motors
  • Distribution Systems
  • Batteries & Charging Systems
  • Cables & Terminations
  • Exam

British Marine Electrics and Electronics Association (BMEEA) has launched an updated version of its Code of Practice.

Version 6 of the BMEEA Code of Practice contains important new information covering electric propulsion and photovoltaic systems.

The sixth edition of the Code is a significant update to its predecessor, encompassing the combination of the small craft DC and AC International Standards Organisation (ISO) standards into the single standard ISO 13297:2020. It also brings the International Standard for Electric Propulsion Systems ISO 16315:2016 into the Code, and offers additional guidance on the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Due to this update there is a price change to the BMET and MEI Electrical courses. If you have any questions or would like further information, please email Kitty- kjudd@britishmarine.co.uk

How much does the course cost?

BMET Electrical Member Fee- £680.20 (+VAT £816.24)

BMET Electrical Non-Members Fee- £1027.60 (+VAT £1233.12)

Basic MEI Member Fee- £691.00 (+VAT £829.20)

Basic MEI Non-Members fee- £1060.00 (+VAT £1272.00)

Both BMET and BMEI Member fee- £1371.20 (+VAT £1645.44)

Both BMET and BMEI Non-Members fee- £2087.60 (+VAT £2505.12)

Bespoke courses available.

For more information on in-house BMET courses, please email training@britishmarine.co.uk

How to book:

Contact training@britishmarine.co.uk for more information on how to attend 

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16 – Marine Electrical Awareness Course (Warwick)

Marine Electrical Awareness Course

Warwick

16th October 2025

Overview

Several people who undertake electrical design and installations have minimal knowledge of what standards they should be following. We want to boost their knowledge of both the AC and DC ISO’s and current Boat Safety Scheme requirements. We will include a handout on H&S at work as part of the course. 

The aim of the MEA is to give you a basic understanding of both AC and DC electrical systems. 

So that with time and completing other training courses the Inland Boatbuilding industry takes a more professional approach to electrical system design and installation.

Benefits of attending

  • Qualification BMEEA-certified Marine Electrical Technician, an industry-recognised qualification
  • Qualified to the BMEEA Code of Practice standard.
  • Training course and a qualification
  • BMEEA are industry leaders consistently updating the training to be internationally relevant.

What does the course cover?

Correct cable selection

  • The advantages/ disadvantages of which voltage to use either, 12 or 24-volts
  • Volt-drop- In an owner’s boat manual, it is rare to find volt-drop calculations or even appropriate documentation.  

Best practices

  • Cable installation
  • Cable termination
  • The correct ways to interconnect batteries and the use of bus bars. 

Correct equipment selection

  • Looking at what types of bus bar to use, current rating etc. 
  • Current rating of battery master switches and which type to use. 

Correct AC installation and design

  • AC system design
  • Understanding the correct way to install AC protection in new boats today
  • Where do you install an RCD?  
  • What type and which rating of MCBs. 

How much does the course cost?

British Marine Member | £160+VAT

Non-member | £300+VAT

How to book:

Contact vcrossley@britishmarine.co.uk for more information on how to attend 

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13-14 – British Marine Electrical Technician BMET (Warwick)

British Marine Electrical Technician BMET

Saltisford Canal Trust Ltd, Budbrooke Rd, Warwick, CV34 5RJ

13th & 14th October 2025

Overview

A two-day course based around the BMEEA Code of Practice, the industry-recommended standard. The course is designed to give candidates a general overview of the knowledge and skills required for a BMEEA-certified Marine Electrical Technician. All information and required knowledge used mainly with UK marine electric systems and follows not only the BMEEA Code of Practice and ISOs, but also the Recreational Craft Regulations (RCR).

This course is suitable for electrical engineers with at least one year’s experience, looking to further their knowledge, skills and gain a qualification in marine electrics.

Benefits of attending

  • Qualification BMEEA-certified Marine Electrical Technician, an industry-recognised qualification
  • Qualified to the BMEEA Code of Practice standard.
  • Training course and a qualification
  • BMEEA are industry leaders consistently updating the training to be internationally relevant.

What does the course cover?

Extensive information on everything individuals need to know about marine electrics, for carrying out electrical work on boats.

  • Health & Safety
  • AC & DC Circuits
  • Circuit Diagrams & Standard Conventions
  • Test & Measurement Equipment
  • Generators & Motors
  • Distribution Systems
  • Batteries & Charging Systems
  • Cables & Terminations
  • Exam

British Marine Electrics and Electronics Association (BMEEA) has launched an updated version of its Code of Practice.

Version 6 of the BMEEA Code of Practice contains important new information covering electric propulsion and photovoltaic systems.

The sixth edition of the Code is a significant update to its predecessor, encompassing the combination of the small craft DC and AC International Standards Organisation (ISO) standards into the single standard ISO 13297:2020. It also brings the International Standard for Electric Propulsion Systems ISO 16315:2016 into the Code, and offers additional guidance on the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Due to this update there is a price change to the BMET and MEI Electrical courses. If you have any questions or would like further information, please email Kitty- kjudd@britishmarine.co.uk

How much does the course cost?

BMET Electrical Member Fee | £680.20 +VAT 

BMET Electrical Non-Member Fee | £1,027.60 +VAT 

Bespoke courses available.

For more information on in-house BMET courses, please email vcrossley@britishmarine.co.uk

How to book:

Contact vcrossley@britishmarine.co.uk for more information on how to attend 

Click here to book