Powersports Technology
Turn your interest in ATVs, UTVs, and recreational vehicles into a hands-on career.
SIC’s PowerSports Technology program prepares students for employment in the maintenance and repair of side-by-sides, four-wheelers, motorcycles, personal watercraft, and other recreational vehicles.
Finish the program in just nine months and get to work!
Why Choose SIC?
- Nine-month certificate program (mid-August through early May)
- Hands-on training using current technology
- Small class sizes with one-on-one instruction
- Internship opportunities with area dealerships
- ASE Master certified instructors
Polaris Technical School Partnership/ Scholarship Opportunity
SIC is part of the Polaris Technical School Partnership Program. Students have the opportunity to earn Bronze and Silver certifications through University of Polaris – credentials recognized by Polaris dealerships nationwide.
Polaris is offering seven $2,500 scholarships for students enrolled in the PowerSports Technology program. Awards may be used for tuition, fees, tools, equipment, and course materials. Students must be enrolled full time and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Learn more about eligibility here. To apply and ask questions, email ralph.boots@sic.edu or call (618) 252-5400, ext. 2304.
From the Instructor
“The support from Polaris helps remove financial barriers and gives students the tools they need to succeed in a growing industry. We’re proud to be part of a partnership that invests directly in their future.”
~ Ralph Boots, PowerSports Instructor
What You’ll Learn
Students develop skills in:
- MC/ATV/UTV electronics
- Fuel systems
- Internal combustion engines
- Electrical systems
- Brake, steering, and suspension systems
- Basic mechanical skills
Industry-Relevant Training
Students may gain experience working with equipment and systems from leading brands, including Can-Am, Honda, Arctic Cat, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Kubota, Polaris, John Deere, and more.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for employment with:
- Powersports dealerships
- Motorcycle and marine dealerships
- Small engine repair shops
- Lawn and garden equipment centers
- Agricultural and equipment service centers
- Independent repair businesses
The program is guided by a regional advisory board to ensure students are learning the skills employers expect. Internship opportunities are available.
Program Learning Outcomes
The goal of the Diesel/Powersports Technology program is to prepare individuals for careers as Diesel/Powersports and Heavy Equipment Mechanics and occupations related to the field. Upon satisfactory completion, the student will meet the entry-level performance requirements, including:
Goal 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the construction, function, and demonstrate general service of major vehicle and equipment components.
Goal 2: Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and performance problems. Demonstrate repair step scenarios.
Goal 3: Make good decisions as to the disposition of worn parts (i.e., “usable as is,” “should be reconditioned or replaced,” etc.).
Goal 4: Operate precision diagnostic tools and demonstrate use and repair on vehicles and equipment.
Goal 5: Demonstrate the use of repair manuals, Read and interpret both electronic and paper form.
Goal 6: Demonstrate the importance of good public relations with customers, employer, and fellow employees.
Goal 7: Understand and demonstrate basic shop operations.
Goal 8: Demonstrate knowledge of overhead and labor cost in relationship to profit, including shop cost-saving ideas.
Goal 9: Display professionalism on the job.
Goal 10: Demonstrate the use of web-based job search engines and other methods of seeking employment.
Diesel/PowerSports Technology Student Handbook– View more information about the program, including program objectives, requirements, evaluations, etc.