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NMEA training from West Coast Boatyard Association returns!

Mar 21, 2023

West Coast Boatyard Association is hosting 4 days of in-person NMEA training from March 28 to 31, 2023  in Vancouver.

  • Basic Marine Electronics Installer – March 28
  • Basic NMEA 2000 Installer – March 29
  • Advanced Marine Electronics Installer – March 30
  • Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer – March 31

Location:  Westin Wall Centre Hotel, Richmond BC

These certification courses teach the industry standards for installing marine electronics and networks.  A working knowledge of these standards is fundamental to successful electronics installations, and in many cases proof of training is required by OEM manufacturers before being authorized to purchase and install their equipment.

WCBA members qualify for a discounted price on the training, and prices are in Canadian dollars!

EVENT AND REGISTRATION DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON WCBA’S EVENTS PAGE HERE:   Events  

Westin Wall Centre Hotel is also offering a discounted rate on rooms for attendees from this booking link:  EVENT ATTENDEE RATE 

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