The Rubicon 3 marine electrical course is a two day course aimed at boat owners and general sailors who want to be equipped with the knowledge and skills for a solid understanding of the DC (battery operated) systems on a yacht or boat. Developed through years of expeditions sailing and training of crew, these are essential skills when undertaking any maintenance or when at sea should faults occur. All crew, but especially skippers, ideally need to be able to conduct electrical troubleshooting
Delivered by a hugely experienced marine engineer, and mixing theory and lots of hands-on practical training, this is acknowledged as one of the best courses a boat owner can take to gain the skills needed to maintain, diagnose and repair a vessel’s DC electrical systems.
The course is suitable for total beginners, those with some existing or basic knowledge and of course boat owners. The instructor will start the students with the very basics and progress from there.
The course is taught in various parts of the country. When you select different dates from the drop-down you will see the location.
Unit 27, Victoria Quay, The Cooperage, Weevil Lane, Gosport, PO12 1AX. (Free parking available at this location)
All teaching is in a classroom, led by an expert Rubicon 3 instructor. Class sizes are limited to 8 students, to ensure that you have proper levels of interaction with the instructor. Students come with all different levels of prior knowledge, but do not worry. The entire syllabus is taught from the beginning, and no knowledge of the syllabus is expected prior to starting
The simple truth is that shore based courses in the sailing industry are often taught by people who have done very little sailing outside of their local area. This hugely limits their skills and experience, beyond repeating the same anecdotes and lines lesson after lesson.
At Rubicon 3, we sail year round to some of the world’s most remote and challenging regions. We are constantly learning, evolving and improving our approach to sailing and navigation. When you learn with us, you will be getting expert instructors teaching the latest approaches to the theory.
If you have been listening for longer than 10 minutes, then it’s time to stop. Any longer than that and whatever is coming out of the instructor’s mouth isn’t going to be having much impact. You will increasingly switch off because it is simply too much new information. It needs to be processed, before more information can be digested.
“To keep students engaged, you must win the battle for their attention every 10 minutes”.
The idea of teaching in 10 minute segments is well recognised as the approach that works. It is variously known as‘Chunk and Chew’, ‘Turn and Talk’, ‘Stop and Jot’ and ‘Listen-Stop-and-Write’.
It works like this:
It is well recognised now that when information is delivered in chunks, we remember more and the 2 minutes given for chewing is vital for absorbing, processing, discussing and comprehending. The research shows that the key to mastery of new concepts is frequent and persistent review of material.
The two minute breathers ensure the brain has a break and can consciously and subconsciously replay the content. Taking a breather also allows students to generate questions.
Start: 0900hrs on Monday
Finish: 1600hrs on Friday
Yes, unless you live nearby. These are not residential courses.
Yes. Your course comes with all the course notes you will need. You do not need to bring any other equipment. It is all provided.
A full overview of the key electrical systems, how to find faults and fix them.
What to touch
What not to touch
Safe working practices
Power
Voltage
Current
Resistance
Parallel
Series
House
Start
6,12,24 volts
Series and parallel
Types
Sizing
Crimping
Over current protection
Isolator switches
Distribution panels
Switches
Gauges
Relays
Alternators
Battery chargers
Building
Fault diagnosis
Repair
Maintenance
£399
2 Days (Saturday - Sunday)
None required
2 days of theory and hands-on tuition on DC marine electrical
Portsmouth
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