Career Description
Graduates of this program typically
become employed at dealerships as service technicians. The types of
dealerships vary and include Outdoor Power Equipment, Snowmobile,
Marine, Motorcycle, and ATV.
Program Information
Courses in the Marine and Small
Engine 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.
Admissions
The Marine and Small Engine Technology
Diploma is a two-year program. The Marine and Small Engine Technology
A.A.S. Degree is two years plus one semester. Because of the sequence
of the courses it must be taken in order.
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 (GNST 1351) and Computer Fundamentals (COMP
1101) to fulfill 3 of those credits. The other 3 credits come from
the required Applied Mathematics (MATH 1500).
Transfer Opportunities
The Marine and Small Engine
Technology program has an articulation agreement with Bemidji State
University for transfer to their Industrial Technology degree
program.
Employment Opportunities
Many former graduates have
become advanced to service managers, general managers, and factory
service representatives.
Career Titles
Service Technician
General Manager
Service Manager
Individual Business Owner
Parts Personnel
Factory Service Representative
Parts Manager
Marine & Small Engine Technology, AAS - Program Planning Form (pdf)
Marine & Small Engine Technology, Diploma - Program Planning Form (pdf)
