Power Sports and Equipment

Welcome to the Power Sports and Equipment program at the WMCTC:

Students in the Power Sports and Equipment program learn to identify engine and chassis components and use factory repair manuals to diagnose and repair various types of outdoor power equipment. Theory, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as inboard/outboard marine engines, snowmobiles, motorcycles, ATV’s, UTV’s, and lawn and garden equipment are also studied. Students gain practice in precision measuring, diagnosis/problem-solving and failure analysis which, are evaluated by performance testing.

Program Success Indicators:

Students who practice good attendance, a healthy work ethic, teamwork and collaboration skills and an openness to problem solving will be best suited for success at the WMISD CTC. The CTC strongly recommends that incoming juniors have a minimum of 8 earned credits from their local school.

Successful Power Sports and Equipment students should:

Be interested in and enjoy working with hand tools
Possess reading and writing skills: ability to read for information, locate information, and legibly write work orders and parts order forms
Have good employability skills: prepared for class and take pride in their work
Be able to stay on task and work independently in an active shop environment
Have good organizational skills, ability to manage time wisely and be self-motivated
Be able to follow directions and accept constructive criticism in a mature manner
Possess basic math skills and a willingness to learn industry standard measurement and computation skills
Be respectful to self and others, maintain a positive attitude, and professional appearance

The Power Sports and Equipment Field:

Power Sports and Equipment technicians perform routine services, repairs, and maintenance work on engines and chassis systems like those that are used on boats, motorcycles, lawn and garden equipment, ATV’s, UTV’s and many other forms of power equipment. The Power Sports and Equipment program is certified by the Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) in Two and Four Stroke Engines and Electrical Systems. Job opportunities in this field can be found across the United States, especially in areas where a large number of recreational and seasonal outdoor power sports equipment are used.