Outdoor Powersports Technology

Let Your Passion for Outdoor Thrills and Technology Lead You to Excellence

In a classroom a student wearing safety glasses make an adjustment to a hose that is attached to a boat motor.
Turn your passion for engines, speed and technology into a career with this rigorous, two-year, hands-on program that focuses on all aspects of the Powersports industry. Students will focus on the general theories of systems, and how to repair, rebuild, tune-up and troubleshoot Powersports vehicles. These engines can be found in equipment such as snowblowers, lawn mowers, rototillers, jet skis, snowmobiles, motorcycles, construction equipment and farm tractors. The curriculum exposes students to a wide range of job skills and employability experiences to jump-start their future in the industry.

What You Can Learn

Units of Study

  • Hand, Power, and Stationary Tools and Equipment
  • Pre- and Post-Season Maintenance and Storage
  • Precision measuring instruments (micrometers, dial vernier calipers, dial indicators, feeler gauges, torque wrenches...)
  • 4-Stroke Cycle Engines: Principles of Operation, Maintenance and Repair 
  • 2-Stroke Cycle Engines: Principles of Operation, Maintenance and Repair
  • Fuel Systems (Carburetors, fuel injection, direct injection)
  • Electrical and Ignition Systems
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Cooling Systems
  • Clutches and Brakes
  • Trailer Service
  • Service Writing

What You Can Earn

Available High School Academic Credits
At district request, students may earn:
  • English
Licensing/Industry-Based Certifications
Students have opportunities to earn:
  • Equipment Engine Training Council (EETC) 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Engine Certification
Work-Based Learning
  • School-Based Learning
  • Educational Tours
  • Guest Speakers
  • Career Fair
  • Co-op
  • Job Shadow

Where You Can Go

Career Opportunities
Minimal Requirement Beyond CTE
  • Mechanic
  • Motorcycle Technician
  • Outdoor Power Equipment/Small Engine Technician
  • Marine Technician
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Powersports Technician
  • Generator Service Technician
Additional Education and/or Experience
  • Equipment Salesperson
  • Parts Associate/Manager
  • Service Writer/Advisor/Manager
  • Research and Development
  • Service Technical Representative
Postsecondary Pathways
Articulation Agreements
  • Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
  • Marine Mechanics Institute

Intro Video

Getting Started

Meet with your school counselor to discuss how Career & Technical Education at WEMOCO can benefit your career development. Your counselor can help you begin the enrollment process.