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Power Equipment & Motorcycle

Power Equipment & Motorcycle Technology

Start Dates

Fall, Spring
2x per year

Credits/Program Length

24 Credit Hours
10 Months

Estimated Cost

$2,576.00

(subject to change without notice)

Mode/Campus

Financial Aid

Yes

Program Overview

A comprehensive program consisting of safety, proper use of hand and shop tools, fasteners, fuels, lubricants & coolants, 2 & 4 stroke engine theory, proper use of reference materials, and physical principles of engine operation. Includes electrical theory and proper diagnosis and repair of chassis harnesses, charging, starting, ignition & lighting systems.

Includes electrical theory and proper diagnosis and repair of chassis harnesses, charging, starting, ignition & lighting systems. Fuels systems, including carburetion and fuel injection will be studied and worked on. Other engine systems including lubrication, cooling and exhaust systems will also be studied, discussed and worked on. The course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn all aspects of power equipment and motorcycle engines and their various manufacturers. The instructor will cover the book during class time and students will diagnose engine performance problems and repair them during lab time.

What you will learn

  • Recognize and maintain safety in the shop as well as personal work habits
  • Identify, describe and summarize the purpose of all engine components and their functions
  • Describe the benefits of carburetion and fuel injection systems along with their various components
  • Identify, describe and summarize the principles of operation for two and four-stroke engines, and be able to differentiate the strengths of each style engine.
  • Identify, describe and summarize the purpose of all engine components and their functions, as well as measuring engine performance including horsepower, torque, and energy output.
  • Describe the benefits of carburetion and fuel injection systems along with their various components, as well as differentiate between different types of fuels.
  • Identify, describe and summarize the purpose of transmission and other drive systems.

Certification

  • Technical Certificate

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Tuition & Financial Aid

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

TOTAL PROGRAM COST: $2,576.00

TUITION: $2,376.00

BOOKS: $0

FEES: $200.00

Estimated total program costs include tuition, fees, lab fees, books, and required materials. Fees for third-party licensure or certification examinations are not included in the total program cost.

Financial Aid

Most SLTech programs qualify for scholarships, and many are eligible for grants and other educational benefits.

Apply for Funding

Required Courses

TEPM 1010

PE Engine Fundamentals, Repair

Credit Hours: 6

Semester: Fall

TEPM 1020

Adv PE Engine Systems, Repair

Credit Hours: 6

Semester: Fall

TEPM 1030

PE and Motorcycle Fundamentals

Credit Hours: 6

Semester: Spring

TEPM 1040

Motorcycles, Drive, S&S System

Credit Hours: 6

Semester: Spring

HOW TO APPLY

STEP 1: Submit SLCC Application

Complete your admissions application.

Once you receive your student number (S#), meet with an Advisor.

STEP 2: Meet with an Advisor

Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call):

801-957-4978 Schedule Online

Program costs, schedules, and requirements are subject to change. Salt Lake Community College and Salt Lake Technical College are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, protected veteran status, or other protected status in admissions, educational programs, or employment.