Nov 22, 2024

2014-2015 Catalog (never published – original transition from digarc)

2014-2015 Catalog (never published – original transition from digarc) [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology: Certificate of Proficiency (CTE)

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24 credits minimum

Technical Specialties Division
Miller Campus, MATC 203
General Information, (801) 957-4073
Program Information, (801) 957-5231
www.slcc.edu/autotechnologies
Academic Advisor, Redwood Campus CT 249, (801) 957-4550

Program Faculty: Instructors − Bill Breedlove

Program Description: This is a comprehensive program designed to train students with very little mechanical or electrical knowledge and prepare them for the fast-growing motorcycle and outdoor power equipment service and repair industry. The program will also prepare students for the EETC/OPE certification.

Students will study engine operation theory, electrical, drive train, suspension systems, fuel injection, carburetors, turbo charging and service and maintenance procedures. The program challenges and prepares students to become specialists in the service, repair and tuning of small gasoline engines.

Career Opportunities: Career opportunities can be found in many areas including:

competition and race preparation
construction and maintenance
factory sales and service
farming and agriculture
forestry and logging
landscaping, lawn and garden
off-road vehicle sales and service
recreational vehicle sales and service

Program Entry Requirements: Students may start this program Fall or Spring semester. For information on getting started, please visit www.slcc.edu/students-future

Estimated Cost for Students:

Tuition per semester: www.slcc.edu/students-future/tuition-fees
Tools and Supplies: $1,100
Books: $400

Note: This Certificate of Proficiency is not eligible for financial aid. However, courses within the certificate may be eligible if taken as part of a financial aid eligible program. Please check with the Financial Aid Office to determine if your classes are eligible.

Estimated Time to Completion: If students follow the suggested schedule, time to completion is two semesters.

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
	1 - Substantive Knowledge 2 - Communicate Effectively 3 - Develop Quantitative Literacies 4 - Think Critically 5 - Civic Engagement and/or Working Professionally
1. Graduates of this program are prepared with entry level skills that result in accelerated advancement in their employment.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2. Students from this program who participate in skill competitions against equivalent providers prevail at a higher rate than their competitors.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
3. To prepare students to take the EETC/OPE certification test.	1
4. To prepare students to be proficient, professional technicians for the motorcycle and outdoor power equipment industry.	1

Required Courses: (24 Credits)

Sample Schedule

Fall Semester

Total: 12

Spring Semester

Total: 12

Advising Notes:

It is the students’ responsibility to understand the requirements for their chosen program of study and to examine each course description for details about the prerequisite classes. It is highly recommended that each student meet with the program advisor prior to starting this program. The program advisor may be reached at (801) 957-4550.

Currently the Motorcycles and Outdoor Power Equipment courses are taught during the day.

SKILLS USA
All students enrolled in the program may participate in Skills USA. This program is designed to promote leadership, communication, social, and employability skills.