Motorcycle, Marine & Outdoor Power Products Technician
One Year Technical Diploma
Program Number:
314612 Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
If you have the ability to take something apart, make an adjustment or two, reassemble it and have it work better than ever, you can apply that talent to all kinds of small engines--outboard motors, motorcycles, snowmobiles, chain saws, lawn and garden equipment and even some construction equipment. The marine/motorcycle/air-cooled engine field has experienced a phenomenal growth in the past and is expected to grow at an even faster rate in the coming years. Career opportunities exist in all areas of the country in both urban and rural areas.
This program offers detailed instruction in the operation, maintenance and repair of internal combustion engines and the equipment they power. Students study electrical systems and power trains; welding; machining, measuring, sharpening and fabrication techniques, and gain hands-on experience working on a wide variety of engines and equipment.
Service shop management classes provide students with basic principles, including financial, operational and marketing, to set up their own small engine dealership or service shop.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College Degree from another college - Associate Degree, Bachelors Degree or higher:(Applicant only needs to submit the transcript showing their degree)
Requirements for Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year
The following are required to be eligible for the program:
No required course pre-requisites. If the COMPASS or ASSET places you into developmental reading, writing or math courses, we recommend that you start taking that coursework the summer prior to your start, if possible.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2010
MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
Technical Skills
1. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair in such areas as motorcycle, ATVs, outboard motor, I/O stern drive, construction equipment, lawn and garden equipment, chain saws, and snowmobiles.
2 .Use a variety of computer, Web and technical resources to find information, troubleshoot problems, and prepare estimates.
3. Use technical and organizational skills to analyze, diagnose, and problem solve.
Professionalism
4. Interact effectively by displaying flexibility, honesty, teamwork, respect, and sensitivity for customers, coworkers and supervisors.
Work Ethics/Employability
5. Exhibit positive employee behaviors and skills such as reliability, punctuality, acceptable dress, appearance, and own appropriate tools.
6. Provide high quality technical and customer service through cost effective and accountable work performance.
7. Communicate effectively through active listening, in oral, written, and electronic format with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Life-long Learning
8. Assume responsibility for continuing education requirements for new technologies and career advancement.
Employment
Graduation Requirements:
30 credits with a GPA of 2.0 (C) or above.
Career Potential:
- Outdoor Power Equipment Technicians
Work on marine, outboard, motorcycle and snowmobile power equipment; lawn and garden equipment; construction equipment; chain saws; golf course equipment; and other small engines. - Service Writer
- Parts Manager
- Factory Service Representative
- Power Equipment Salesperson
Additional Info
Additional Info about the Program:
Last Modified: November 3, 2009