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A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

WHAT IS THIS PROGRAM ABOUT?

This program is great for both career-minded students and hobbyists who love to work with their hands and have a passion for motorcycles and other types of small engines.

Students will study engine operation theory, electrical, drive train, suspension systems, fuel injection, carburetors, turbo charging and service and maintenance procedures.

WHAT TYPES OF SMALL ENGINES WILL STUDENTS LEARN TO REPAIR?

ATVs
Lawn, garden and other outdoor power equipment
Motorcycles
Small marine (outboard and personal watercraft)
Snowmobiles

WHAT SPECIAL TOOLS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE PROGRAM?

Click here for the student tool and supply list.

WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM UNIQUE FROM OTHERS?

The program challenges and prepares students to become specialists in the service, repair and tuning of small gasoline engines.

SLCC's Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology program is well-recognized academically and in the industry. Nationally, our students have placed 1st at several Skills USA competitions.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE?

Students can complete the program and receive a certificate of achievement in two semesters. The certificate of achievement is awarded to students who successfully complete the program requirements with a grade of 70% or better.

Classes taken for the program may also be used as part of the vocational/technical elective requirements for two-year associate's degrees offered by SLCC.

HOW MUCH DOES THE PROGRAM COST?

Tuition is based on the total credit hours a student takes.
See current tuition and student fees rate schedule.

WHAT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

Employment 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

WHAT ARE THE FACILITIES LIKE?

SLCC's Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment program is located at the Larry H. Miller Campus in Sandy.

The Miller Campus was donated to Salt Lake Community College by Larry H. Miller, owner of the Utah Jazz, the Salt Lake Bees and a number of automotive related businesses throughout the Intermountain West.

Apply today and start making

your hobbies pay you!

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