Marine and Powersports Technology Diploma

Why Choose Marine and Powersports Technology Diploma at CLC?

• Our second year students scored 14% higher than the state average, and 26% higher than the national average in the Skills USA Motorcycle test.

• Our instructors have a wealth of experience in all areas of the marine and small engine industry.

• Our instructors have earned multiple certifications in all aspects of the industry.

• The curriculum builds from the basic to the advanced, from motorcycle to marine.

• Industry partnerships with Mercury Marine, Bombardier Recreational Products, Arctic Cat and more.

• Very strong career placement in the state and nationwide.

• CLC Marine and Small Engine students out-perform their state peers by 10% and national students by 15% on the Skills USA Marine Service Technology Test.

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About the Program

Do you enjoy motorcycles? Boats? ATVs? Personal Watercraft? Power Equipment? Have you ever considered making a career out of what you enjoy? The Marine and Small Engine Technology program at Central Lakes College can help you do just that! This two year program will train you for a career in any of these fields.

You will learn all aspects of repair, maintenance, set up, and service shop management. You can choose between an Associate of Applied Science Degree and a Diploma. Both options can be completed in two years of training in the Brainerd Lakes Area. We currently receive more requests for technicians than we have graduates each year.

Program Information

Program Course Requirements

MARINE AND POWERSPORTS TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA
Program Course Requirements

First Year – Fall Semester
MAPS 1101 Basic Engines I (3 cr)
MAPS 1103 Basic Engines I Lab (4 cr)
MAPS 1106 Introduction to Electronics (2 cr)
MAPS 1120 Lawn and Garden (2 cr)
MAPS 1136 Industry Certifications I (2 cr)
MATH 1500 Applied Mathematics (3 cr)
Total 16 Credits

First Year – Spring Semester
MAPS 1130 Marine Outboard I (4 cr)
MAPS 1132* Marine Outboard II (4 cr)
MAPS 1134 Marine Lower Unit (4 cr)
MAPS 1140 Snowmobile Systems and Lab (4 cr)
Total 16 Credits

Second Year – Fall Semester
MAPS 2133* Advance Marine (3 cr)
MAPS 2134* Advance Marine and Personal Water (3 cr)
MAPS 2135* Machine Shop (2 cr)
MAPS 2169* MAPS Tune Up (3 cr)
MAPS 2136* Industry Certifications II (2 cr)
Electives (3 cr)
Total 16 Credits

Second Year – Spring Semester
CCST 1530 Employment Strategies OR COMP 1101 Computer Fundamentals (3 cr)
MAPS 2143* Diagnostic Troubleshooting (3 cr)
MAPS 2162* ATV Motorcycle Systems I (4 cr)
MAPS 2164* ATV Motorcycle Systems II (4 cr)
Electives (2 cr)
Total 16 Credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT – 64 CREDITS
*Denotes Prerequisites

Program Planning Form

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Detailed Program Information

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).

Program Information: Courses in the Marine and Powersports Technology Program are designed to provide the students with the knowledge and skills needed for the rapidly growing recreational and power equipment fields. All aspects of maintenance and repair are taught, which include machine overhauls, shop operation, set up, and delivery. The Marine and Powersports Technology Diploma and A.A.S. are two-year programs.

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 basic 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;
Identify the functional relationships among small engine components and systems; and
Use a variety of computer, Web and technical resources to find information, troubleshoot problems and prepare estimates.

Special Program Requirements:

In addition to the core courses of the program, students are required to fulfill 6 credits of general education. The students are encouraged to choose between Employment Strategies (CCST 1530) and Computer Fundamentals (COMP 1101) to fulfill 3 of those credits. The other 3 credits come from the required Applied Mathematics (MATH 1500). Because the courses are sequenced, they must be taken in order.

Transfer Opportunities: The Marine and Powersports Technology Program has an articulation agreement with Bemidji State University for transfer to their Industrial Technology Program.

Career Opportunities: Many former graduates have advanced to positions as service managers, general managers, and factory service representatives.

Career Titles: 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.