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Powersports and Outdoor Power Technology
Overview
Powersport technicians maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment found in the powersport industry, including marine, snowmobile, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and lawn equipment. In this program, you will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to perform competently at the dealership level and be trained to gain the soft skills to help you toward the goal of management, manufacturer technical service representative or business ownership. Students will perform services on modern products using specialty tools and factory test equipment. Along with taking factory certification exams, students learn how to plan and perform repairs according to manufacturers' recommended procedures.
MCC has industry partnerships in place with Yamaha and Polaris.
Yamaha:
Students enrolled in this partnership have access to Yamaha's dealer website, giving students the ability to look up any technical information that is necessary for Yamaha technicians to perform their jobs. While in school, students will have the opportunity to earn Yamaha certifications for motorsports, outboard engines and personal watercraft.
Polaris:
Students participating in this partnership have access to the Polaris dealer website, providing sources for service information that is used in today's Polaris dealerships. Students will also have the opportunity to earn Polaris Gold, Silver and Bronze certifications for off-road vehicles (OVRs), snowmobiles and Indian motorcycles.
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Associate in Applied Science:
Career Certificate:
- ATV/Snowmobile Technician (PSATV)
- Marine Technician (PSMRT)
- Motorcycle Technician (PSMCT)
- Outdoor Power Equipment Technician (PSOPE)
- Product Delivery Inspection & Assembly
- Preventative Maintenance Inspection
- Maintenance Procedures
- Electrical
- Engines
- Hydraulics
- Powertrain
- Brakes, Steering, Suspension
Automotive Training Center Tour
To request a tour of the Automotive Training Center, email Scott Henry.
JOB & SALARY OUTLOOK
One comprehensive program includes
- Motorcycle technician training
- ATV training
- Personal watercraft training
- Snowmobile technician training
- Side by Side and UTV training
- Outboard motor training
- Commercial Lawn and Maintenance equipment training
- Handheld Outdoor Power Equipment training
Students will learn
- Diagnose and repair snowmobiles, motorcycles, personal watercraft, outboard motors, chain saws, ATVs, UTVs, lawn and garden equipment, and outdoor power equipment
- Understand operating principles for two- and four-cycle engines
- Understand basic electricity
- Service and maintain fuel and carburetor systems, transmissions, and power train systems
- Perform complete engine overhauls and basic engine tune-ups
- Manage and inventory parts
- Perform basic chassis tune-ups
- Utilize computers in the workplace
- Effectively communicate with customers and peers
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