Motorcycle/Powersports Technology Description
Sioux City Campus
The popularity of motorcycles has increased dramatically in recent years. Motorcycles are used by a wide variety of drivers for commuting, weekend touring, and racing. With the increasing cost of gasoline many people are choosing to drive a motorcycle due to the fuel efficiency. Based on this popularity there is an increased need for qualified motorcycle/powersports mechanics and technicians.
This career field is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling motorcycles. Many also repair other types of small engine equipment including mopeds, dirt bikes, and all-terrain vehicles. In addition to diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining motorcycle engines, students may work on transmissions, brakes, exhaust and ignition systems, and make minor repairs to damaged sections of the motorcycles body. Students in the program will also be exposed to engines related to residential and commercial property maintenance.
Skills learned in this program can lead graduates to positions as technicians, assemblers, service managers, parts managers, or racing pit crew members. Graduates may pursue their interests in owning their own motorcycle/powersports maintenance and repair business.
Required Classes
Search For Available Classes - First Semester
SDV 108 The College Experience 1
MOT 108 Powersports Shop Safety 2
MOT 105 Fundamentals of Small Engines 2
MOT 107 Air-Cooled V-Twin Engines 2
MOT 128 Motorcycle Engines Two- and Four-Stroke I 2
MOT 129 Motorcycle Engines Two- and Four-Stroke II 2
MOT 137 Transmissions and Drive Systems I 2
MOT 103 Motorcycle Powersports License and Inspection 1
MAT 772 Applied Math 3
Search For Available Classes - Second Semester
MOT 108 Powersports Shop Safety 2
MOT 105 Fundamentals of Small Engines 2
MOT 107 Air-Cooled V-Twin Engines 2
MOT 128 Motorcycle Engines Two- and Four-Stroke I 2
MOT 129 Motorcycle Engines Two- and Four-Stroke II 2
MOT 137 Transmissions and Drive Systems I 2
MOT 103 Motorcycle Powersports License and Inspection 1
MAT 772 Applied Math 3
MOT 133 Motorcycle Electrical Systems 3
MOT 126 Fuel and Ignition Systems 4
MOT 127 Suspension and Brake Systems 4
MOT 123 Wheels and Tires 2
PSY 102 Human and Work Relations 3
Search For Available Classes - Third Semester
MOT 126 Fuel and Ignition Systems 4
MOT 127 Suspension and Brake Systems 4
MOT 123 Wheels and Tires 2
PSY 102 Human and Work Relations 3
MOT 947 Practicum 4
SPC 122 Interpersonal Communications 3
Search For Available Classes - Fourth Semester
SPC 122 Interpersonal Communications 3
MOT 204 ATV & UTV Powersports Vehicles 4
MOT 138 Transmissions and Drive Systems II 2
MOT 212 Motorcycle & ATV Tune Up/Maintenance 3
MOT 205 Advanced Diagnostics & Troubleshooting 3
CSC 110 Introduction to Computers OR
BCA 206 Applied Computer Concepts 3
Search For Available Classes - Fifth Semester
MOT 138 Transmissions and Drive Systems II 2
MOT 212 Motorcycle & ATV Tune Up/Maintenance 3
MOT 205 Advanced Diagnostics & Troubleshooting 3
CSC 110 Introduction to Computers OR
BCA 206 Applied Computer Concepts 3
MOT 130 Engine Overhaul/Repair 3
MOT 132 Motorcycle & ATV Electrical Systems Diagnostics 2
MOT 255 Performance Engine Tuning 2
MFG 179 Intro to Machining and Fabrication 3
MOT 259 Shop Management 2
COM 723 Workplace Communications 3
Program Total 70
MOT 132 Motorcycle & ATV Electrical Systems Diagnostics 2
MOT 255 Performance Engine Tuning 2
MFG 179 Intro to Machining and Fabrication 3
MOT 259 Shop Management 2
COM 723 Workplace Communications 3
Program Total 70
Advisors
Shane Conley, AAS Ext. 1204 Building C, Room C110 shane.conley@witcc.edu
Greg Strong, BS, BA, Division Chair Ext. 1480 Room A111 greg.strong@witcc.edu