Marine / Motor Sports Technology
DELIVERY
Day
START
Fall Semester
CAMPUS
Eden Prairie Campus
OVERVIEW
Do you want to turn your interest in boats and motorcycles into a career? Then HTC’s Marine/Motor Sports Technology program can help you move in the right direction. As a marine/motor sports technician, you’ll troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul engines and equipment found in the boating, snowmobile, motorcycle, lawn and garden and industrial engine industries. In this program, you’ll gain the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to move ahead.
LABS AND CLASSROOMS
Most classes have a lab component and the lab is open for work during class hours and days.
SUPPLIES/TOOLS
The student will be required to furnish their own tools for the course. A tool list is available from the program instructors or the HTC counseling office. HTC hosts tool vendors one day the first week of school to allow students to order tool at a significant discount.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma placement scores on entrance exam.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The working environment is varied according to the trade area and employer. Some work may be outside and in varied weather conditions. Most work is in a shop enviroment.
JOB OUTLOOK
Job outlook for technicians in this area is extremly good due to the economy motivating more people to repair rather than replace equipment.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Gainful Employment Information
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES Marine/ Motorcycle/ Power Equipment Technician
SALARY $15.00 - $17.00 starting per www.iseek.org
INSTRUCTORS
Tom Scholberg
952-995-1552
tscholberg@hennepintech.edu
Dan Weishaar
952-995-1480
dweishaar@hennepintech.edu
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
We rely on our industry advisory committe to keep the program current with industry needs and trends. Members are business owners, industry represenatives and graduates.
ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS
Engine and Equipment Training Council certified program
ARTICULATIONS
Independent District #287
32 area high schools
St. Cloud Sate
Moorhead State
Metro State
Most classes have a lab component and the lab is open for work during class hours and days.
SUPPLIES/TOOLS
The student will be required to furnish their own tools for the course. A tool list is available from the program instructors or the HTC counseling office. HTC hosts tool vendors one day the first week of school to allow students to order tool at a significant discount.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma placement scores on entrance exam.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The working environment is varied according to the trade area and employer. Some work may be outside and in varied weather conditions. Most work is in a shop enviroment.
JOB OUTLOOK
Job outlook for technicians in this area is extremly good due to the economy motivating more people to repair rather than replace equipment.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Gainful Employment Information
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES Marine/ Motorcycle/ Power Equipment Technician
SALARY $15.00 - $17.00 starting per www.iseek.org
INSTRUCTORS
Tom Scholberg
952-995-1552
tscholberg@hennepintech.edu
Dan Weishaar
952-995-1480
dweishaar@hennepintech.edu
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
We rely on our industry advisory committe to keep the program current with industry needs and trends. Members are business owners, industry represenatives and graduates.
ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS
Engine and Equipment Training Council certified program
ARTICULATIONS
Independent District #287
32 area high schools
St. Cloud Sate
Moorhead State
Metro State
