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 maintenance and repairs competently at the dealership level.

Certificate - 30 credits

Program outcomes

  1. Demonstrate professionalism and related soft skills.
  2. Apply theory of vehicle operating systems.
  3. Diagnose vehicle operating systems.
  4. Repair vehicle operating systems.
  5. Interpret service information.
  6. 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

Tracks

Curriculum overview

Credits Requirement type
27 Required courses
3 Restricted electives in course types
30 Total

Certificate

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
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
PWST2304 - Motorcycles I 3

3 credits from these course types:

Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

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