Program Overview

The need for repair technicians specializing in powersports vehicles and small engines has skyrocketed in recent years thanks to the overwhelming popularity of power toys, recreational vehicles, and motorized small vehicles. Small engines present a fun troubleshooting challenge—and, in our program, you will learn to repair everything from dirt bikes to the latest lawn-care equipment. Our graduates learn skills in many types of repair, from vintage engines that customers want to keep forever to the latest computerized, high-end components. This is a two-year program that will give you skills for a lifetime of employment—working for yourself or someone else.

What will you learn to do?

• Diagnose and repair snowmobiles, motorcycles, personal watercraft, outboard motors, chain saws, 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

What kind of degree(s) can you earn?

• Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) – approximately two years
• Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) – approximately 16 months
• Technical Certificate (TC) – approximately one year
• Postsecondary Technical Certificate (PTC) – usually less than one year
• Basic Postsecondary Technical Certificate (PTC) – usually less than one year
• Advanced Postsecondary Technical Certificate (PTC) – usually less than one year

* This PTC not eligible for federal financial aid due to program length

What else should you know?

All students accepted into this program must submit to a drug or alcohol test at the beginning of the program and at their own expense.