Title
PowerSports Technology
Certificate - 30 credits
About this program
Students who wish to become skilled powersports mechanics must be capable of diagnosing mechanical failures quickly and accurately if they are to be in a position to repair a job at a fair salary return. Most types of two- and four-cycle small engines that are currently used to power lawn mowers, snowblowers, generators, garden tractors, rototillers, snowmobiles, ATVs, and personal watercraft and marine will be covered. Students who perform satisfactorily may find employment as service technicians, sales personnel and factory representatives, or they may wish to enter business for themselves.This program requires a mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and comprehend technical service manuals, understand and perform a variety of diagnostic procedures, and work well with fellow employees and customers. Many industry training opportunities are available.
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate professionalism and related soft skills.
- Apply theory of vehicle operating systems.
- Diagnose vehicle operating systems.
- Repair vehicle operating systems.
- Interpret service information.
- Exhibit safety practices and procedures.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440