Marine and Powersports Diploma
Career Description
Graduates of this program typically become employed at dealerships as service technicians. The most common types of dealerships include outdoor power equipment, snowmobile, marine, motorcycle, and all-terrain vehicle (ATV). After completing this program, students will be prepared for a variety of careers, including service technician, general manager, service manager, individual business owner, parts personnel, factory service representative, and parts manager.
Program Information
The Marine and Powersports Diploma is designed to provide the students with the knowledge and skills needed for the rapidly growing recreational and power equipment fields. Courses in the program cover all aspects of maintenance and repair, shop operation, set up, and delivery. This is a one-year program.
Program Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Apply safe work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and industry expectations;
- Demonstrate industry standard applications of selected tools and equipment for powersports engine maintenance, diagnostic and repair tools;
- Apply diagnostic and repair concepts to powersports engine, marine engine equipment power train and chassis systems;
- Apply preventative maintenance concepts to powersports engine equipment care and storage;
- Use a variety of computer, Web and technical resources to find information, troubleshoot problems and prepare estimates.
Special Program Requirements
In addition to the program requirements, students must meet the following conditions in order to graduate:
- College Cumulative GPA Requirement: cumulative grade point average (GPA) of credits attempted and completed at CLC must be at least 2.0;
- College Technical Core GPA Requirement: cumulative GPA of credits attempted and completed towards the technical core of the diploma or degree must be at least 2.0;
- Residency Requirement: students must complete 25% of their credits at Central Lakes College.
Career Opportunities
Many former graduates have advanced to positions as service managers, general managers, and factory service representatives.
Employment Statistics
For more information regarding employment statistics, career salary information and estimated job growth, follow the resource links below:
https://apps.deed.state.mn.us/lmi/ces/
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
Salary information from indeed.com
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Semester One (18 credits)
MAPS 1101 Introduction to Marine and Powersports, 1 cr
MAPS 1104 Engine Theory and diagnostics, 4 cr
MAPS 1105 Electrical Systems and Diagnostics, 2 cr
MAPS 1107 Fuel Systems and Diagnostics, 2 cr
MAPS 1120 Lawn and Garden Service, 3 cr
MAPS 1136 Industry Certifications 1, 1 cr
MAPS 1142 Inboards, Inboard/Outboards, and Personal Watercraft, 5 cr
Semester Two (17 credits)
MAPS 1131 Outboard Systems, 3 cr
MAPS 1133 Advanced Outboard and Diagnostics, 4 cr
MAPS 1137 Industry Certifications 2, 1 cr
MAPS 1141 Snowmobile Diagnostics and Service, 3 cr
MAPS 1163 Motorcycle/ATV/UTV 1, 3 cr
MAPS 1165 Motorcycle/ATV/UTV 2, 3 cr
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT – 35 CREDITS
*Denotes Prerequisites
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Program Instructors
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Aubrey | Beadell | Advisor | TRIOStudentSupportServices | (218) 855-8014 | aubrey.beadell@clcmn.edu | 1 | More details | |||
Nick | O'Reilly | Occupational Skills Program College Lab Assistant | OccupationalSkills | 218-855-8077 | Nicholas.oreilly@clcmn.edu | 2 | More details | |||
Kevin | Lomax | College Lab Assistant | Automotive Faculty | 218-855-8000 | KLomax@clcmn.edu | 3 | More details | |||
Jody | Flynn | Accessibility Services Assistant | Accessibility | 218-855-8056 | jody.flynn@clcmn.edu | 5 | More details | |||
Deana | Bobzien | Instructor | CollegeCareerStudies - Mathematics - Supportive Services | 218-855-8339 | deana.bobzien@clcmn.edu | 7 | More details | |||
Brianna | Rajkowski | Advisor | TRIOStudentSupportServices | 218-855-8228 | brianna.rajkowski@clcmn.edu | 8 | More details | |||
Cynthia | Dionysius | AD Nursing Faculty | NursingASDegree | 218-855-8133 | cindy.dionysius@clcmn.edu | 9 | More details | |||
Tajia | Anderson | PSEO Specialist | Admissions - CollegeCreditInHighSchool- PSEO | (218) 855-8079 | tajia.anderson@clcmn.edu | 10 | More details | |||
Brent | Balmer | Audio Visual Education Specialist | Videography | (218) 855-8230 | brent.balmer@clcmn.edu | 13 | More details | |||
David | Gray | Instructor | History | 218-855-8276 | david.gray@clcmn.edu | 14 | More details | |||
Jim | Nagy | Adjunct Instructor | GraphicDesign | 218-855-8157 | james.nagy@clcmn.edu | 15 | More details | |||
Brandon | Schneider | Instructor | HeavyEquipment | 218-894-5179 | brandon.schneider@clcmn.edu | 16 | More details | |||
Natalia | DePauw | Director of Dual Enrollment | Advising - PSEO - CollegeCreditInHighSchool | 218-855-8263 | natalia.depauw@clcmn.edu | 18 | More details | |||
Amy | Disterhaupt | Admissions Specialist | Admissions | 218-855-8250 | amy.disterhaupt@clcmn.edu | 20 | More details | |||
Nick | Heisserer | Dean of Brainerd Career & Technical Programs | Administration | 218-855-8067 | nick.heisserer@clcmn.edu | 21 | More details | |||
Matthew | Krueger | Environmental Health and Safety Officer | Maintenance - Security - Safety | 218-855-8115 | matthew.krueger@clcmn.edu | 22 | More details | |||
Mark | Lindquist | Instructor | Music | 218-855-8203 | mark.lindquist@clcmn.edu | 23 | More details | |||
Jeremy | Goddard | Bookstore/Print Shop | Bookstore Supportive Services | 218-855-8146 | Jeremy.Goddard@clcmn.edu | 25 | More details | |||
Sarah | Jennissen | Instsructor | NursingAssistant - PracticalNursing - TrainedMedicationAid | 218-894-5308 | sarah.jennissen@clcmn.edu | 26 | More details | |||
Cash | Robinson | Academic Advisor | TRIOUpwardBound - Advising | 218-855-8035 | cash.robinson@clcmn.edu | 28 | More details | |||
Anne | Radspinner | Instructor | WomensStudiesCertificate | aradspinner@clcmn.edu | 29 | More details | ||||
Jean | Mershon | Instructor | HealthDepartment | jean.mershon@clcmn.edu | 30 | More details | ||||
Ryan | Wright | Enrollment Representative | Admissions - CampusTours | 218-855-8013 | ryan.wright@clcmn.edu | 31 | More details | |||
Steve | Wenzel | Instructor | PoliticalScience | 218-855-8073 | stephen.wenzel@clcmn.edu | 32 | More details | |||
Julie | Woitalla | Instructor | NursingASDegree - PracticalNursing | 218-855-8168 | julie.woitalla@clcmn.edu | 33 | More details |
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