Power Sports Technician
Technical Diploma
30 Credits | 1 Year Full Time / 2 Years Part Time
Financial Aid-Eligible
New Richmond, Superior (Part Time Options)
Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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The Power Sports industry not only offers rewarding careers but also is fun, challenging and exciting. After all, who wouldn’t like to work on and around motorcycles, boats, personal watercraft, ATVs, UTVs, race quads, snowmobiles and outdoor power equipment? Just a few of the exciting jobs are technician (mechanic), sales, parts, service, management, owner and working for one of the major manufacturers.
Program Overview
The Power Sports Technician program will give you the hands-on experience needed to be successful in this field. Dealerships, repair shops, marinas and industry manufacturers desperately need entry-level people in their field. Power Sports is not only a career, it is a lifestyle.
Program Outcomes
Power Sports Technician graduates will be able to:
- Repair brake systems
- Repair 2-stroke engine
- Repair 4-stroke engines
- Repair drive lines
- Repair electrical systems
- Repair suspensions
- Repair fuel systems
- Repair hydraulic systems
- Develop a customer work order
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
Learn on equipment that is used in the industry and how it works, what needs to be done to correctly repair to industry standards and why quality and safe repairs are so important in Northwood Tech's modern lab and classrooms.
Hands-on experience.
Train in Northwood Tech's modern, well-equipped lab.
Learn in a fast-paced environment.
Academics
Through program theory classes, related applied classes and lab experience you will learn the how-to and why's of servicing the latest equipment. Along the way, you will gain confidence and experience leading to a fun and rewarding career in the Power Sports industry.
Critical-Thinking Skills
You will learn to look at the whole picture and develop analytical skills to systematically diagnose mechanical issues using your training and up to date equipment.
Customer Relations Skills
Working with other students on coursework and in the lab creates the higher level of learning and workplace cohesiveness industry seeks. Working with real customers will improve your communication skills in person and on the phone. Students also work with parts departments and warehouses.
Club Activities
Students will have the opportunity to be involved with civic and school activities through student government. Students also may compete in both state and national competitions in their area of study in Skills USA and become certified thru the National Equipment and Engine Training Council.
Required Courses
This program will provide you with hands-on experience in a lab designed to be as much like real-life experience as possible. Students learn about and troubleshoot various types of recreational equipment including lawn & garden equipment, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and marine.
Featured Power Sports Technician Courses
Career Pathway
As a Power Sports Technician student at Northwood Tech, you can earn credentials each step of the way!
You can take this first and earn a credential.
These technical certificates are embedded in the Power Sports Technician program.
Motorcycle Service
ATV and Marine Service
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Admissions and Tuition
Northwood Tech has an easy admission process that can be completed in one visit. Please see the details under the "Requirements and Application" section to get started.
Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help you pay for your education. It can come in the form of grants, loans, federal work-study, military and veterans benefits, division of vocational rehabilitation benefits, and scholarships.
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Power Sports Technician
30 Credits | 1 Year
$5,354
Plus $2,750 for tools, supplies and uniforms
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Power Sports Technician Program
Upon completion of this program, you will earn technical diplomas in Outdoor Power Equipment Technician (marketed using the title: Power Sports Technician) and Small Engine Repair Specialist, along with technical certificates in Motorcycle Service & ATV and Marine Service.
Transfer Center
Transfer your Northwood Tech credits to a four-year college to earn your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
Northwood Tech's graduates experience success. Learn more about the types of careers you can get after graduation.
The Power Sports Technician Expansion is supported with $350,000 in WTCS Grant Funds.
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