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Programs of Study
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Programs of Study
Motorcycle, Marine & Power
Equipment Service Tech
www.lwtech.edu/mmpe
MOTORCYCLE, MARINE & POWER
EQUIPMENT SERVICE TECH
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
78 CREDITS
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
The Motorcycle, Marine & Power Equipment Service
Tech certificate provides students with a broad range of
entry-level technical skills by working on representative
models of equipment serviced in the motorcycle,
marine and power equipment industries. Students have
some options of specializing in one or more areas after
completion of basic instruction. Students will spend their
first term of training in a transportation core curriculum.
Motorcycle, Marine & Power Equipment Service Tech
certificate graduates will:
be prepared for a wide range of entry-level positions in
their field
be able to maintain, diagnose and repair the following
systems: electrical, engine, power transmission, chassis,
suspension, brake, induction/exhaust and engine
management with supervision.
demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork,
communication, intercultural appreciation, and
technical and information literacy skills
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not
offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s
responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out
an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any
developmental coursework a student may be required to
complete may increase the program length.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
TRAN 110 Computer Basics/Transport Trades. ..............2
TRAN 112 Shop & Business Practices. ......................5
TRAN 113 Basic Electrical Systems. ........................4
TRAN 125 Mechanical Principles ..........................5
MMPE 122 Electrical System Applications. ..................6
MMPE 123 Charging Systems. .............................6
MMPE 124 Ignition Systems ...............................5
MMPE 134 Power Transmission Applications. ...............4
MMPE 135 Transaxles, Transmissions, & Drive
Systems .......................................6
MMPE 137 Induction/Exhaust Systems. ....................5
MMPE 213 Chassis, Suspension, & Rigging. .................7
MMPE 214 Two and Four-Cycle Gas Engines ................6
MMPE 215 Diesel Engines .................................2
ACADEMIC CORE REQUIREMENTS – 15 CREDITS
Written Communication. .......................5
Quantitative Reasoning. ........................5
Social Science. .................................5
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ............................78
See page 15 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the
categories listed above.
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