Road to Accreditation
Guided by an Accreditation Commission, the MTAP maintains appropriate standards, criteria, and processes so accredited institutions graduate or promote consistently well-trained entry-level technicians into the boating industry.
Steps to maintaining accreditation include curriculum review, onsite visits and consultations, and faculty with the appropriate applicable industry experience as well as ongoing professional development and academic training.
Steps to achieve Marine Trades Accredited Program® (MTAP) designation
1. Submit application, exhibits, and required written responses to Accreditation Commission for review.
2. ABYC representatives conduct school Site Visit
3. School addresses and corrects any deficiencies
4. School receives designation as an MTAP - valid for five years
Contact Sarah Devlin, ABYC Accreditation Director, for more information, the MTAP programmatic standards, and an application.
