Marine Technician Career Certificate (PSMRT)

Location(s): South Omaha Campus

Award: Career Certificate

Pathway to Associates Degree: Powersports and Outdoor Power Technology (PSPTA)

Academic Focus Area: Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

Powersport technicians earn this certificate upon learning how to maintain, troubleshoot and repair marine equipment. Students will perform services on modern products using specialty tools and factory test equipment including the brands of: Bombardier Recreational Division, Mercury Marine, Mercruiser Marine, Volvo Pent, and Yamaha.

Graduation Requirements

To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.

Total credit hours required to complete this career certificate: 34.0

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Major Requirements - 34.0 credits

PSPT 1000 - Basic Engine Principles I 4.5 Credits
PSPT 1100 - Introduction to Powersports Electrical Systems 4.5 Credits
PSPT 1110 - Introduction to Powersports Fuel Systems 4.5 Credits
PSPT 1400 - Powersports Electrical Systems 4.5 Credits
PSPT 1410 - Powersports Fuel Systems 4.0 Credits
PSPT 2120 - Marine Engine Systems 6.0 Credits
PSPT 2130 - Marine Drive Systems 6.0 Credits

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Diagnose and repair marine equipment including personal watercraft
Demonstrate an understanding of operating principles for two- and four-cycle engines in marine equipment
Demonstrate an understanding of basic electricity in marine equipment
Service and maintain fuel and carburetor systems, transmissions, and drive systems in marine equipment