Motorcycle and Marine Technology

Accelerate your skills with motorcycle and marine technologies.

Students in the Motorcycle and Marine Technology program prepare for careers in the power sports industry that includes working on motorcycles, quads (ATV), side by sides (UTV) and outboard engines. The program covers all areas of technology including electrical, fuel injection, carburetion, engines, power trains, suspension and chassis. Bates Technical College graduates find careers working at dealerships, independent shops, custom shops, marinas and self employment.

Contact Information:

Brandon Held, Career Advisor

253-680-7410

brandon.held@batestech.edu

South Campus

7:30AM - 4:00PM

Program Affiliations:

More about the program:

Students in the program prepare for careers in the power sports and power equipment industries. Technicians in these areas maintain and repair a variety of two- and four-cycle engines, power trains, and chassis.

Power Sports: Maintenance and repair of power sports vehicles such as motorcycles, sport utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, and boats for employment in dealerships, independent repair shops, and self-employment.

Degrees & Certificates:

AAS: Motorcycle and Marine Technology
Certificate of Competency: Chassis and Electrical
Certificate of Competency: Engine and Electrical
Certificate of Competency: Engines and Electrical Technician E/E
CIP: 47.0606 EPC: 856

Program Lengths:

AAS degree program length: 6 Quarters
Certificate of Competency: 1-4 Quarters

Faculty and Other Contact Information:

Matt Spitzer

253.680.7476

mspitzer@batestech.edu

Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.

Motorcycle and Marine Technology Degree AAS (106 Credits)

Description:

Required Courses

Motorcycle and Marine Technology Degree AAS (106 Credits)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
POW101	Introduction to Power Sports	3
POW102	Power Sports Maintenance	5
POW105	Brakes Service and Repair	5
POW106	Tire Service and Repair	5
POW154	Computerized System Basics	3
POW155	Electronic Fuel Injection	5
POW150	Transmission Service and Repair	5
POW151	Drive Train Service and Repair	5
POW161	Chassis Service	5
POW140	Fundamentals of Electricity	5
POW141	Electrical Charging and Starting Systems	5
POW142	Ignition Systems	5
POW120	Engines - Failure Analysis	5
POW121	Engine Repair Methods	5
POW123	Carburetor Service and Repair	5
POW296	Work Based Learning	1-13
POW162	Advanced Projects	15
POW122	Engine Installation Methods	5

Electives

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
WBAS101	Welding Basics	8
POW162	Advanced Projects	15
POW296	Work Based Learning	1-13

General Education Requirements

Communications (5 Credits Required)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
ENGL175	Professional Writing	5
ENGL&101	English Composition I	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
BIOL&160	General Biology	5
BIOL&175	Human Biology with Lab	5
BIOL&241	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	5
BIOL&242	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	5
BIOL&260	Microbiology	5
CMST&102	Introduction to Mass Media	5
CMST&152	Intercultural Communication	5
CMST&210	Interpersonal Communication	5
CMST&220	Public Speaking	5
ECON&201	Microeconomics	5
NUTR&101	Intro to Nutrition	5
CHEM&121	General Chemistry	5
CHEM&131	Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry	5
HIST101	A History of Science and Technology	5
HREL111	Interviewing and Career Success	5
HUM&101	Introduction to Humanities	5
PHYS&114	Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics)	5
PHYS&221	Engineering Physics I w/LAB	5
PHYS&222	Engineering Physics II w/LAB	5
PHYS&223	Engineering Physics III w/LAB	5
POLS&101	Introduction to Political Science	5
PSYC&100	General Psychology	5
PSYC&200	Lifespan Psychology	5
SOC&101	Introduction to Sociology	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Quantitative (5 Credits Required)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
MATH172	Business Math	5
MATH&141	Precalculus I	5
MATH&142	Precalculus II	5
MATH&146	Statistics	5
MATH&151	Calculus	5
MATH&152	Calculus II	5
AMATH170	Engineering Foundational Mathematics	5
MATH&107	Math in Society	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Chassis and Electrical Certificate of Competency (76 Credits)

Description: 3-4 quarter Certificate of Competency

Required Courses

Chassis Electrical Technician E/E Certificate of Competency (76 Credits)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
POW101	Introduction to Power Sports	3
POW102	Power Sports Maintenance	5
POW105	Brakes Service and Repair	5
POW106	Tire Service and Repair	5
POW154	Computerized System Basics	3
POW155	Electronic Fuel Injection	5
POW140	Fundamentals of Electricity	5
POW141	Electrical Charging and Starting Systems	5
POW142	Ignition Systems	5
POW123	Carburetor Service and Repair	5
POW150	Transmission Service and Repair	5
POW151	Drive Train Service and Repair	5
POW154	Computerized System Basics	3
POW155	Electronic Fuel Injection	5
POW161	Chassis Service	5

General Education Requirements

Communications (5 Credits Required)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
ENGL175	Professional Writing	5
ENGL&101	English Composition I	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
BIOL&160	General Biology	5
BIOL&175	Human Biology with Lab	5
BIOL&241	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	5
BIOL&242	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	5
BIOL&260	Microbiology	5
CMST&102	Introduction to Mass Media	5
CMST&152	Intercultural Communication	5
CMST&210	Interpersonal Communication	5
CMST&220	Public Speaking	5
ECON&201	Microeconomics	5
NUTR&101	Intro to Nutrition	5
CHEM&121	General Chemistry	5
CHEM&131	Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry	5
HIST101	A History of Science and Technology	5
HREL111	Interviewing and Career Success	5
HUM&101	Introduction to Humanities	5
PHYS&114	Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics)	5
PHYS&221	Engineering Physics I w/LAB	5
PHYS&222	Engineering Physics II w/LAB	5
PHYS&223	Engineering Physics III w/LAB	5
POLS&101	Introduction to Political Science	5
PSYC&100	General Psychology	5
PSYC&200	Lifespan Psychology	5
SOC&101	Introduction to Sociology	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Quantitative (5 Credits Required)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
MATH172	Business Math	5
MATH&141	Precalculus I	5
MATH&142	Precalculus II	5
MATH&146	Statistics	5
MATH&151	Calculus	5
MATH&152	Calculus II	5
AMATH170	Engineering Foundational Mathematics	5
MATH&107	Math in Society	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Engines and Electrical Technician E/E Certificate of Competency (76 Credits)

Description: 1 quarter Certificate of Training

Required Courses

Engines and Electrical Technician E/E Certificate of Competency (76 Credits)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
POW101	Introduction to Power Sports	3
POW102	Power Sports Maintenance	5
POW105	Brakes Service and Repair	5
POW106	Tire Service and Repair	5
POW154	Computerized System Basics	3
POW155	Electronic Fuel Injection	5
POW140	Fundamentals of Electricity	5
POW141	Electrical Charging and Starting Systems	5
POW142	Ignition Systems	5
POW120	Engines - Failure Analysis	5
POW121	Engine Repair Methods	5
POW123	Carburetor Service and Repair	5
POW122	Engine Installation Methods	5

General Education Requirements

Communications (5 Credits Required)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
ENGL175	Professional Writing	5
ENGL&101	English Composition I	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
BIOL&160	General Biology	5
BIOL&175	Human Biology with Lab	5
BIOL&241	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	5
BIOL&242	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	5
BIOL&260	Microbiology	5
CMST&102	Introduction to Mass Media	5
CMST&152	Intercultural Communication	5
CMST&210	Interpersonal Communication	5
CMST&220	Public Speaking	5
ECON&201	Microeconomics	5
NUTR&101	Intro to Nutrition	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Quantitative (5 Credits Required)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
MATH172	Business Math	5
MATH&141	Precalculus I	5
MATH&142	Precalculus II	5
MATH&146	Statistics	5
MATH&151	Calculus	5
MATH&152	Calculus II	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Engine and Electrical Certificate of Competency (76 Credits)

Description: 3-4 quarter Certificate of Competency

Required Courses

Electrical Certificate of Training (15 Credits)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
POW140	Fundamentals of Electricity	5
POW141	Electrical Charging and Starting Systems	5
POW142	Ignition Systems	5

General Education Requirements

Communications (5 Credits Required)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
ENGL175	Professional Writing	5
ENGL&101	English Composition I	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
BIOL&160	General Biology	5
BIOL&175	Human Biology with Lab	5
BIOL&241	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	5
BIOL&242	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	5
BIOL&260	Microbiology	5
CMST&102	Introduction to Mass Media	5
CMST&152	Intercultural Communication	5
CMST&210	Interpersonal Communication	5
CMST&220	Public Speaking	5
ECON&201	Microeconomics	5
NUTR&101	Intro to Nutrition	5
CHEM&121	General Chemistry	5
CHEM&131	Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry	5
HIST101	A History of Science and Technology	5
HREL111	Interviewing and Career Success	5
HUM&101	Introduction to Humanities	5
PHYS&114	Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics)	5
PHYS&221	Engineering Physics I w/LAB	5
PHYS&222	Engineering Physics II w/LAB	5
PHYS&223	Engineering Physics III w/LAB	5
POLS&101	Introduction to Political Science	5
PSYC&100	General Psychology	5
PSYC&200	Lifespan Psychology	5
SOC&101	Introduction to Sociology	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Quantitative (5 Credits Required)

Course Code	Course Title	Course Credits
MATH172	Business Math	5
MATH&141	Precalculus I	5
MATH&142	Precalculus II	5
MATH&146	Statistics	5
MATH&151	Calculus	5
MATH&152	Calculus II	5
AMATH170	Engineering Foundational Mathematics	5
MATH&107	Math in Society	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

No eligibility requirements have been provided.

Tuition and Fees

At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.

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National Median Salary: $37,600
National Potential Annual Job Openings: 1,700

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