Title

Marine, Motorcycle and Powersports Technician

About this program

About this program

Powersports technicians maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment found in the powersports industry, including marine, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), snowmobile, motorcycle and lawn equipment. In this program, students perform services on modern products using specialty tools and factory-tested equipment. Along with taking factory certification exams, students learn how to plan and perform repairs according to manufacturers' recommended procedures. Students gain knowledge and hands-on experience to perform troubleshooting and repairs competently at the dealership level.

Diploma - 60 credits

Program outcomes

  1. Demonstrate safety and professionalism and related soft skills.
  2. Apply the theory of vehicle operating systems.
  3. Diagnose vehicle operating systems.
  4. Repair vehicle operating systems.
  5. Interpret service information.

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

Tracks

Curriculum overview

Credits Requirement type
54 Required courses
6 Restricted electives in course types
60 Total

Diploma

Required Courses:

Course Credits
PWST1000 - Introduction to PowerSports 3
PWST1002 - Snowmobile, Off Road Vehicle and Motorcycle Maintenance 3
PWST1014 - Personal Watercraft and Marine Engine Maintenance 3
PWST1015 - Marine Engine Installation and Set Up 3
PWST1017 - PowerSports Fuel Systems 3
PWST1021 - Ignition, Charging and Starter Systems 3
PWST1025 - Marine Fuel Systems 3
PWST1080 - Snowmobile Engines 3
PWST1115 - Electrical Foundations 3
PWST2013 - Power Hydraulics 3
PWST2016 - Outboard Engine Systems 3
PWST2017 - Marine Drive Systems 3
PWST2115 - All-Terrain Vehicles Systems 3
PWST2206 - Chainsaws and Generators 3
PWST2210 - Snowmobile Clutch and Drive Systems 3
PWST2304 - Motorcycles I 3
PWST2308 - Advanced Snowmobiles 3
PWST2312 - Advanced Motorcycle Systems 3

6 credits from these course types:

Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

Plans

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1st Fall Term - 18 credits

Course Credits
PWST1000 - Introduction to PowerSports 3
PWST1017 - PowerSports Fuel Systems 3
PWST1080 - Snowmobile Engines 3
PWST1115 - Electrical Foundations 3
PWST2210 - Snowmobile Clutch and Drive Systems 3
PWST2308 - Advanced Snowmobiles 3

1st Spring Term - 15 credits

Course Credits
PWST1002 - Snowmobile, Off Road Vehicle and Motorcycle Maintenance 3
PWST2115 - All-Terrain Vehicles Systems 3
PWST2304 - Motorcycles I 3
PWST2312 - Advanced Motorcycle Systems 3
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

2nd Fall Term - 15 credits

Course Credits
PWST1014 - Personal Watercraft and Marine Engine Maintenance 3
PWST1021 - Ignition, Charging and Starter Systems 3
PWST1025 - Marine Fuel Systems 3
PWST2013 - Power Hydraulics 3
PWST2017 - Marine Drive Systems 3

2nd Spring Term - 12 credits

Course Credits
PWST1015 - Marine Engine Installation and Set Up 3
PWST2016 - Outboard Engine Systems 3
PWST2206 - Chainsaws and Generators 3
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals