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Motorcycle, Marine & Outdoor Power Products Technician

Technical Diploma 31-461-2

www.cvtc.edu
1-800-547-2882

Start Dates: June

Effective: June 2025

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
461-310 Basic Engines/Systems,Intro to 5 1st 8 Weeks, Fall only | Program student; 461-315 This comprehensive course provides students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for maintaining and repairing small engines commonly found in power equipment like lawnmowers, chainsaws, and generators. Students will learn shop orientation, tool identification, and their proper usage. Through hands-on instruction, they'll master comprehensive engine inspections, maintenance tasks such as cleaning and replacing air cooling parts, and troubleshooting techniques for ignition, fuel, and compression systems. Emphasis is placed on overhauling both four-stroke and two-stroke cycle engines, completing service orders efficiently, and understanding basic electrical systems. The course concludes with instruction on engine oil, filter changes, ensuring students are prepared for careers in small engine servicing or further education in related fields through engaging lab exercises and theoretical instruction.
Course #: 461-310
Title: Basic Engines/Systems,Intro to
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments: 1st 8 Weeks, Fall only | Program student; 461-315 This comprehensive course provides students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for maintaining and repairing small engines commonly found in power equipment like lawnmowers, chainsaws, and generators. Students will learn shop orientation, tool identification, and their proper usage. Through hands-on instruction, they'll master comprehensive engine inspections, maintenance tasks such as cleaning and replacing air cooling parts, and troubleshooting techniques for ignition, fuel, and compression systems. Emphasis is placed on overhauling both four-stroke and two-stroke cycle engines, completing service orders efficiently, and understanding basic electrical systems. The course concludes with instruction on engine oil, filter changes, ensuring students are prepared for careers in small engine servicing or further education in related fields through engaging lab exercises and theoretical instruction.
461-315 Engine Theory 1A 1 Program student; 461-310 or concurrent This course provides students with fundamental understanding in both the design and operational aspects of 4-stroke engines. Through theoretical study and hands-on practice, participants will gain insights into the core concepts and principles governing the functionality of these engines. From identifying key components to executing disassembly and reassembly procedures according to manufacturer specifications, learners will develop the skills necessary to comprehend, maintain, and troubleshoot 4-stroke engines effectively.
Course #: 461-315
Title: Engine Theory 1A
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 461-310 or concurrent This course provides students with fundamental understanding in both the design and operational aspects of 4-stroke engines. Through theoretical study and hands-on practice, participants will gain insights into the core concepts and principles governing the functionality of these engines. From identifying key components to executing disassembly and reassembly procedures according to manufacturer specifications, learners will develop the skills necessary to comprehend, maintain, and troubleshoot 4-stroke engines effectively.
  Total Credits: 6  
Total Credits: 6

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
461-316 Engine Theory 1B 1 Program student; 461-310 and 461-315 This course provides students with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of 2-stroke engines. Students will learn to identify and understand engine parts and components, follow technical instructions from manufacturers, and demonstrate proper assembly and troubleshooting techniques. By the end of the course, students will be able to assemble, disassemble, and operate a 2-stroke engine to meet manufacturer specifications. This course emphasizes practical skills, safety procedures, and systematic approaches to engine repair and maintenance.
Course #: 461-316
Title: Engine Theory 1B
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 461-310 and 461-315 This course provides students with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of 2-stroke engines. Students will learn to identify and understand engine parts and components, follow technical instructions from manufacturers, and demonstrate proper assembly and troubleshooting techniques. By the end of the course, students will be able to assemble, disassemble, and operate a 2-stroke engine to meet manufacturer specifications. This course emphasizes practical skills, safety procedures, and systematic approaches to engine repair and maintenance.
461-317 Electricity for Powersports 1 1 461-310 and 461-315 A foundational course designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills to understand and diagnose Powersports electrical systems. Topics include electrical and electronic terminology, components, circuits, measurements, and Ohm's Law relationships. Students will learn to interpret wiring diagrams, use component locators, and perform basic diagnostic tests. Hands-on training with industry-standard tools emphasizes the identification and troubleshooting of open circuits, shorts, and high-resistance faults common to Powersports equipment.
Course #: 461-317
Title: Electricity for Powersports 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 461-310 and 461-315 A foundational course designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills to understand and diagnose Powersports electrical systems. Topics include electrical and electronic terminology, components, circuits, measurements, and Ohm's Law relationships. Students will learn to interpret wiring diagrams, use component locators, and perform basic diagnostic tests. Hands-on training with industry-standard tools emphasizes the identification and troubleshooting of open circuits, shorts, and high-resistance faults common to Powersports equipment.
461-318 Electricity for Powersports 2 1 2nd 8 weeks | 461-316 and 461-317 and 461-330; Corequisite: 461-317 This course builds upon foundational electrical principles, focusing on diagnosing and repairing complex electrical issues in Powersports equipment. Students will analyze wiring diagrams, locate and troubleshoot circuit faults, and apply diagnostic techniques using industry-standard tools. Emphasis is placed on voltage drop testing, relay and switch diagnostics, and identifying open, short, and high-resistance faults. Hands-on training includes real-world troubleshooting scenarios to prepare students for electrical repairs in motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and marine applications.
Course #: 461-318
Title: Electricity for Powersports 2
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 2nd 8 weeks | 461-316 and 461-317 and 461-330; Corequisite: 461-317 This course builds upon foundational electrical principles, focusing on diagnosing and repairing complex electrical issues in Powersports equipment. Students will analyze wiring diagrams, locate and troubleshoot circuit faults, and apply diagnostic techniques using industry-standard tools. Emphasis is placed on voltage drop testing, relay and switch diagnostics, and identifying open, short, and high-resistance faults. Hands-on training includes real-world troubleshooting scenarios to prepare students for electrical repairs in motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and marine applications.
461-320 Snowmobiles & ATVs 5 461-316 and 461-317 and 461-330 or concurrent This comprehensive course equips participants with essential skills for maintaining, repairing, and servicing snowmobiles and ATVs vehicles. Through theoretical study and hands-on sessions, participants master diagnostic testing, repair techniques, and system calibration, including Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). They learn to troubleshoot electronic fuel injection (EFI) systems, synchronize carburetors, adjust ignition timing, diagnose charging system issues, inspect exhaust valves, and utilize diagnostic software effectively.
Course #: 461-320
Title: Snowmobiles & ATVs
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments: 461-316 and 461-317 and 461-330 or concurrent This comprehensive course equips participants with essential skills for maintaining, repairing, and servicing snowmobiles and ATVs vehicles. Through theoretical study and hands-on sessions, participants master diagnostic testing, repair techniques, and system calibration, including Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). They learn to troubleshoot electronic fuel injection (EFI) systems, synchronize carburetors, adjust ignition timing, diagnose charging system issues, inspect exhaust valves, and utilize diagnostic software effectively.
461-330 Marine Outboards 5 1st 8 weeks | 461-310 and 461-315 This comprehensive course covers essential skills and knowledge required for maintaining, repairing, and servicing marine engines, with a focus on outboard motors. Through a combination of theoretical study and hands-on practical sessions, participants will develop expertise in winterizing procedures, diagnostic testing, and repair techniques. From understanding 4-stroke engine theory to diagnosing and calibrating ignition, fuel, charging, cooling, and gearcase systems, students will be equipped with the competencies necessary for proficiently servicing marine engines
Course #: 461-330
Title: Marine Outboards
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments: 1st 8 weeks | 461-310 and 461-315 This comprehensive course covers essential skills and knowledge required for maintaining, repairing, and servicing marine engines, with a focus on outboard motors. Through a combination of theoretical study and hands-on practical sessions, participants will develop expertise in winterizing procedures, diagnostic testing, and repair techniques. From understanding 4-stroke engine theory to diagnosing and calibrating ignition, fuel, charging, cooling, and gearcase systems, students will be equipped with the competencies necessary for proficiently servicing marine engines
804-360 Math for Technical Trades 2   This course prepares learners to apply fundamental mathematic concepts to real-world trade-based scenarios. Math for Technical Trades is an applied technical math course. The course includes arithmetic, measurement calculation, formula manipulation, basic geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and interpretation of visual displays of data, with an emphasis on contextualized technical applications.
Course #: 804-360
Title: Math for Technical Trades
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course prepares learners to apply fundamental mathematic concepts to real-world trade-based scenarios. Math for Technical Trades is an applied technical math course. The course includes arithmetic, measurement calculation, formula manipulation, basic geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and interpretation of visual displays of data, with an emphasis on contextualized technical applications.
  Total Credits: 15  
Total Credits: 15

Third Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
442-317 Related Welding, Marine 2 Program student The purpose of this course is to help the students acquire the basic welding skills in oxyacelylene welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), and Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC). It is a hands-on self-paced learning environment to learn basic welding skills and safe welding practices.
Course #: 442-317
Title: Related Welding, Marine
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student The purpose of this course is to help the students acquire the basic welding skills in oxyacelylene welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), and Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC). It is a hands-on self-paced learning environment to learn basic welding skills and safe welding practices.
461-319 Transmission and Final Drives 1 1st 8 weeks | 461-318 and 461-320 A course of study designed to provide the student with the skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair manual transmissions and automatic transmissions and final drive. Coursework includes: hydraulic clutches, gearboxes, manual and automatic transmission theory and application, and the repair and overhaul of a manual transmission.
Course #: 461-319
Title: Transmission and Final Drives
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 1st 8 weeks | 461-318 and 461-320 A course of study designed to provide the student with the skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair manual transmissions and automatic transmissions and final drive. Coursework includes: hydraulic clutches, gearboxes, manual and automatic transmission theory and application, and the repair and overhaul of a manual transmission.
461-340 Marine Inboards 5 1st 8 weeks | 461-318 and 461-320 This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of marine inboard and outboard stern-drive systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in identifying stern-drive make and model, overhauling Mercruiser and Volvo-Penta upper and lower gearcase housings, and disassembling and assembling multi-cylinder marine engines. The course includes instruction on setting ignition timing, identifying and servicing carburetor and fuel injection systems, and inspecting and replacing stern drive parts. Additional competencies include diagnosing and winterizing inboard and stern-drive engines, performing complete service order tasks, and maintaining professionalism aligned with marine industry standards. Students will also learn advanced techniques for shimming gears, servicing marine engines, and executing repairs for fuel, electrical, and cooling systems.
Course #: 461-340
Title: Marine Inboards
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments: 1st 8 weeks | 461-318 and 461-320 This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of marine inboard and outboard stern-drive systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in identifying stern-drive make and model, overhauling Mercruiser and Volvo-Penta upper and lower gearcase housings, and disassembling and assembling multi-cylinder marine engines. The course includes instruction on setting ignition timing, identifying and servicing carburetor and fuel injection systems, and inspecting and replacing stern drive parts. Additional competencies include diagnosing and winterizing inboard and stern-drive engines, performing complete service order tasks, and maintaining professionalism aligned with marine industry standards. Students will also learn advanced techniques for shimming gears, servicing marine engines, and executing repairs for fuel, electrical, and cooling systems.
461-360 Motorcycles 5 461-319 and 461-340 This comprehensive motorcycle maintenance and repair course equips participants with essential skills for maintaining, repairing, and servicing motorcycles. Through a blend of theoretical study and practical hands-on sessions, participants acquire proficiency in diagnostic testing, repair techniques, and system calibration, ensuring optimal performance and safety on the road. From tire maintenance and brake system repairs to front suspension and fork seal servicing, participants learn to execute tasks with precision and attention to detail. They master the art of adjusting chain/belt tension and alignment, synchronize carburetors for balanced fuel-air mixture distribution, and execute engine oil and filter changes proficiently. Additionally, participants develop expertise in replacing and adjusting throttle and clutch cables, conducting coolant system replacement and inspection, and adjusting camshaft timing for multi-cylinder engines. By completing service orders accurately and efficiently, participants emerge prepared for fulfilling careers in the motorcycle service industry.
Course #: 461-360
Title: Motorcycles
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments: 461-319 and 461-340 This comprehensive motorcycle maintenance and repair course equips participants with essential skills for maintaining, repairing, and servicing motorcycles. Through a blend of theoretical study and practical hands-on sessions, participants acquire proficiency in diagnostic testing, repair techniques, and system calibration, ensuring optimal performance and safety on the road. From tire maintenance and brake system repairs to front suspension and fork seal servicing, participants learn to execute tasks with precision and attention to detail. They master the art of adjusting chain/belt tension and alignment, synchronize carburetors for balanced fuel-air mixture distribution, and execute engine oil and filter changes proficiently. Additionally, participants develop expertise in replacing and adjusting throttle and clutch cables, conducting coolant system replacement and inspection, and adjusting camshaft timing for multi-cylinder engines. By completing service orders accurately and efficiently, participants emerge prepared for fulfilling careers in the motorcycle service industry.
801-357 Applied Written/Job Seek Comm 1   This course emphasizes the importance of effective workplace writing and the practical components of job-seeking skills. Students will acquire practical, business-related skills through reading, writing, revising, and grammar exercises. Additionally, they will polish a resume, practice their interview skills, explore a company's background, assess and refine their personal career goals, and establish a purpose for writing in their career field.
Course #: 801-357
Title: Applied Written/Job Seek Comm
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course emphasizes the importance of effective workplace writing and the practical components of job-seeking skills. Students will acquire practical, business-related skills through reading, writing, revising, and grammar exercises. Additionally, they will polish a resume, practice their interview skills, explore a company's background, assess and refine their personal career goals, and establish a purpose for writing in their career field.
809-351 Occupational Relations 2   This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the human relations skills necessary to succeed in a total quality work environment. This will include workplace trends, team-building skills, customer and co-worker relations, attitude and motivation, safety and stress management, diversity, employment law, and financial and benefits planning.
Course #: 809-351
Title: Occupational Relations
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the human relations skills necessary to succeed in a total quality work environment. This will include workplace trends, team-building skills, customer and co-worker relations, attitude and motivation, safety and stress management, diversity, employment law, and financial and benefits planning.
  Total Credits: 16  
Total Credits: 16

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 37

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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