Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology: CP (CTE)

Certificate of Proficiency | 24 credits minimum

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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

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Supplies: $2,400.00

Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.

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.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (24 Credits)

Additional Program Notes

All students enrolled in the program are encouraged to participate in SkillsUSA. This program is designed to promote leadership, communication, social, and employability skills.

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology CP: Full-time
If students follow the suggested schedule, time to completion is two semesters.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Graduates of this program are prepared with skills that result in accelerated advancement in their employment. [1,2,3,4,7,8]
Students from this program who participate in skill competitions against equivalent providers prevail at a higher rate than their competitors. [1,2,3,4,5,7,8]
To prepare students to take the EETC/OPE certification test. [1,2,3,4]
To prepare students to be proficient, professional technicians for the motorcycle and outdoor power equipment industry. [1,2,3,4]
The current workforce will be able to upgrade their knowledge and skill level for improved employment opportunities. [1,2,3,4,7,8]