Motorcycle & Power Equipment

Small engine mechanics inspect, service, and repair motorized power equipment.

Small engine mechanics generally work in well-ventilated but noisy repair shops. They sometimes make onsite repair calls, which may require working in poor weather conditions. Although most work full time, seasonal workers often see their hours fluctuate. Workers frequently are busiest during the spring and summer, when equipment use is the highest.

Training Programs at SLCC

SLCC Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment CC

32 Credits

This is a comprehensive one year Certificate of Completion program designed to train students with very little mechanical or electrical knowledge and prepare them for the fast-growing motorcycle, outdoor power equipment and recreational vehicle service and repair industry. The program will also prepare students for the Equipment and Engine Training Council/Outdoor Power Equipment (EETC/OPE) certifications.

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.

SLCC Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment CP

24 Credits

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.

Training Programs at UVU

UVU Power Sports Technology AAS

64 Credit

The AAS in Automotive Power Sports is designed to train technicians in the field of maintenance and repair of personal transportation craft and multi person transportation vehicles that are currently outside the realm of automotive. The degree includes: on road alternative vehicles (side by sides), personal watercraft, All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), snow machines, lawn and garden systems, and motorcycle technology. Graduates will gain an in-depth understanding of alternative transportation vehicles utilizing hands-on, performance based training.

A sales and service business skills course will also aid students to acclimate from school training to a live repair facility. Students will receive training in four-stroke and two-stroke engines, continuous variable transmissions (CVT), suspension and braking systems, composite repairs, and small engine electronic systems.