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The Recreational Engines Technology program prepares students for employment in the vast and broad recreational equipment industry. This program provides learning experiences that enable the student to learn and advance on the job and grow with the occupational field. Students’ abilities in communications, human relations and other aspects of general education will be enhanced.
Students are provided with classroom and laboratory experiences emphasizing diagnostic and repair skills development, including extensive shop time. Students develop skills and abilities necessary to test, diagnose, adjust and repair various systems on all types of recreational equipment.
This practical education and technical training will allow graduates to work on outdoor power equipment, snowmobiles, motorcycles, ATVs, personal watercraft and outboard or inboard marine equipment. Graduates may choose to be employed with motorcycle, snowmobile or marine dealerships, independent repair shops, recreational equipment manufactures, hardware or rental stores, implement dealers or marinas. Positions such as a service technician, partsman or salesman will be readily available. Many graduates go into business for themselves or advance as service, parts or sales managers, shop foremen, factory representatives and vocational technical teachers.
Career opportunities for this skilled occupation will be plentiful in any geographical region for a competent and dependable graduate. Salaries will advance rapidly as experience and knowledge of the profession grow. Students interested in pursuing an advanced degree will find the Associate in Applied Science degree in Recreational Engines Technology provides transfer options to four-year colleges and universities in related fields.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RET 101 | Outdoor Power Equipment Theory | 4 |
| RET 102 | Snowmobile Theory I | 3 |
| RET 103 | Snowmobile Theory II | 3 |
| RET 104 | Motorcycle/Marine Theory | 5 |
| RET 111 | Outdoor Power Equipment Lab | 2 |
| RET 112 | Snowmobile Lab I | 2 |
| RET 113 | Snowmobile Lab II | 2 |
| RET 114 | Motorcycle/Marine Lab | 2 |
| RET 201 | Motorcycle Theory II | 3 |
| RET 202 | Outboard Theory II | 4 |
| RET 203 | Stern Drive Theory | 4 |
| RET 211 | Motorcycle Lab II | 5 |
| RET 212 | Outboard Lab II | 2 |
| RET 213 | Stern Drive Lab | 2 |
| RET 222 | Motorcycle Electronics System | 3 |
| MFGT 120 | Basic Welding I | 1 |
| TECH 112 | Applied Transportation Electronics | 3 |
| TECH 121 | Engine Fundamentals | 3 |
| Related/General Education Courses | ||
| Diploma | ||
| CIS 101 | Computer Literacy | 2 |
| ENGL 105 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| HPER | First Aid and CPR or | 1 |
| Wellness elective (1) | ||
| MATH 120 | Basic Mathematics I | 2 |
| MATH 123 | Basic Mathematics II | 2 |
| PSYC 100 | Human Relations in Organizations | 2 |
| Associate Degree | ||
| CIS 101 | Computer Literacy | 2 |
| ENGL 105 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| HPER | First Aid and CPR or | 2 |
| Wellness elective (2) | ||
| MATH 120 | Basic Mathematics I | 2 |
| MATH 123 | Basic Mathematics II | 2 |
| MATH 125 | Basic Mathematics III | 2 |
| PSYC 100 | Human Relations in Organizations | 2 |
| AUTO 297 | Cooperative Education - 324 Hours | 2 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS FOR DIPLOMA: | 65 | |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS FOR ASSOCIATE: | 73 |
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Helpful high school courses to prepare for this program are small engines, automotive technology, agriculture, communications and computer classes. Applicants may be required to complete a basic skills evaluation during the admission process.
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded a diploma or an Associate in Applied Science degree in Recreational Engines Technology.
