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Program Goals
The goals of the program are to provide the opportunity for students to develop:

Certificate - One-Year (C1)

Classification of Instructional Programs - 01.0201

Core Curriculum

			Credit Hours
PST	210	Powertrain & Drive Systems	2
PST	220	Electrical Systems & Electronic Controls	3
PST	225	Diesel Engines	2
PST	235	Job Estimating, Troubleshooting, & Diagnostics	3
PST	245	Hydraulic Systems	2
PST	255	Frame & Suspension Systems	2
PST	265	Basic Shop Management	3
PST	285	Emerging Industry Technologies	3
PST	295	Advanced Troubleshooting & Diagnostics	4
SUB-TOTAL			24

General Education Requirements

Refer to the General Education Requirements and General Education Courses in the College Catalog.

			Credit Hours
Must Include:
Three credit hours from Area 1. Oral & Written Communication			3
Three credit hours from Area 5. Technical Literacy			3
May Not Include:
NST	101	Network Fundamentals	3
SUB-TOTAL			6

Program Requirements

			Credit Hours
MAT	051	Introductory Algebra	4
WLT	128	Basic Welding	3
SUB-TOTAL			7

Graduation Requirements

			Credit Hours
COM	125	Job Search Strategies	1
It is a graduation requirement of the Powersports Technology (PST) certificate for students to earn a grade of "C" or better in all "Core Curriculum" courses.
SUB-TOTAL			1

PROGRAM TOTAL

38

Basic Certificate - One-Year (C1)

Classification of Instructional Programs - 01.0201

Core Curriculum

			Credit Hours
PST	101	Service Industry Fundamentals	5
PST	120	Electrical Fundamentals	2
PST	140	Wheels, Tires, & Brakes	2
PST	150	Two-Stroke & Four-Stroke Gas Engines	2
PST	155	Fuel Delivery Systems	2
PST	165	Starting, Ignition, & Charging Systems	2
SUB-TOTAL			15

General Education Requirements

Refer to the General Education Requirements and General Education Courses in the College Catalog.

			Credit Hours
Must Include:
Three credit hours from Area 1. Oral & Written Communication			3
Three credit hours from Area 5. Technical Literacy			3
May Not Include:
NST	101	Network Fundamentals	3
SUB-TOTAL			6

Program Requirements

			Credit Hours
MAT	051	Introductory Algebra	4
Any approved elective course			4-6
SUB-TOTAL			8-10

Graduation Requirements

			Credit Hours
COM	125	Job Search Strategies	1
It is a graduation requirement of the Powersports Technology (PST) certificate for students to earn a grade of "C" or better in all "Core Curriculum" courses.
SUB-TOTAL			1

PROGRAM TOTAL

30-32

Courses

PST 101: Service Industry Fundamentals

This course introduces and illustrates all components of powersports, agricultural, outdoor power, and marine equipment. Safety, environmental protection, equipment and tool usage are covered. Students learn how air-cooled and liquid-cooled systems work as well as the major parts of both two-stroke and four-stroke engine lubrication systems and how these systems are serviced. Types and characteristics of motor oil, coolants, gearbox systems, radiator caps, and thermostats are covered. Students will also be taught the safe operation of equipment before and after service. Troubleshooting procedures are introduced along with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and accessory systems. The importance of schematics in electrical circuits as well as interpreting installation procedures and adjustments are emphasized.

Credit Hours: 5

PST 120: Electrical Fundamentals

This course includes instruction in battery, charging, and ignition systems. The use of electricity to provide the source of starting and operating power as well as the operation and design of common ignition systems are covered. Vacuum, centrifugal advance, half-wave and full-wave rectification, alternators, regulators, batteries, and AC charging systems are included.

Credit Hours: 2

PST 140: Wheels, Tires, & Brakes

This course includes instruction in front and rear wheels, tires, and brake systems. Types of wheels; wheel inspection; repacking wheel bearings; wheel removal, installation, lacing, truing, straightening, balancing, and troubleshooting are covered. Types of tires, tire removal, flat repair, and tire installation are included. Students learn the operating principles of mechanical drum and hydraulic disc brake systems and how inspection, troubleshooting, and repairs are performed. The advantages of anti-lock brake systems (ABS) and linked braking systems (LBS) are explored.

Credit Hours: 2

PST 150: Two-Stroke & Four-Stroke Gas Engines

This course includes instruction on two-stroke and four-stroke engines. Engine parts, installation, initial starting, break-in, inspection, diagnosis, tune-up, general service, reconditioning, and reassembly are covered. Ignition system, fuel system, and valve train adjustments are included.

Credit Hours: 2

PST 155: Fuel Delivery Systems

This course includes instruction in carburetion and electronic fuel injection. Students will learn the theory and operation of various types of carburetors as well as electronic fuel injection systems. Carburetors, fuel tanks, manual and electric fuel pumps, sensors, senders, fuel taps, and related tubing are also covered.

Credit Hours: 2

PST 165: Starting, Ignition, & Charging Systems

This course teaches the theories of electric starting systems, breaker point, capacitor discharge ignition (CDI), and different types of charging systems. The students will also service and troubleshoot alternators, batteries, rectifiers, stators, switches, wiring, regulators, relays, starters, solenoids, schematics, and all components associated with the starting, charging, and ignition systems.

Requisite:
Prerequisite PST 120 minimum grade C

Credit Hours: 2

PST 210: Powertrain & Drive Systems

This course includes instruction on powertrains used on light equipment. Classroom and lab instruction on components and systems is included. The use of diagnostic equipment and test interpretation are highly emphasized. Topics include: powertrain theory and principles, clutches, manual transmissions, drive shafts, differentials, final drives, hydrostatic drives, stern and jet drives, failure analysis, and terminology.

Credit Hours: 2

PST 220: Electrical Systems & Electronic Controls

This course includes instruction on the safety precautions and knowledge required to service electrical and electronic systems. Electrical and electronic theory, system design and operation, the proper use of test equipment, and the procedures used to diagnose and repair electrical and electronic problems are covered.

Requisite:
Prerequisite PST 120 minimum grade C

Credit Hours: 3

PST 225: Diesel Engines

This course includes instruction on two-stroke and four-stroke diesel engines. Engine parts, installation, initial starting, break-in, inspection, diagnosis, tune-up, general service, reconditioning, and reassembly are covered. Fuel system and valve train adjustments are included.

Requisite:
Prerequisite PST 150 minimum grade C

Credit Hours: 2

PST 235: Job Estimating, Troubleshooting, & Diagnostics

This course includes instruction on diagnosing and troubleshooting problems and estimating the time and cost involved with repairs.

Credit Hours: 3

PST 245: Hydraulic Systems

This course teaches the fundamentals of hydraulic circuits as well as how to diagnose and test problem areas. Pumps, motors, valves, and electrical controls are also covered. Schematics are used to understand the function of valves, fluid flow, and electrical control circuits.

Credit Hours: 2

PST 255: Frame & Suspension Systems

This course includes instruction on frame and suspension system designs and how they affect performance and dependability. Fundamental inspection, service, repair, and troubleshooting procedures on frames and suspension systems are covered.

Credit Hours: 2

PST 265: Basic Shop Management

This course teaches the basic principles and responsibilities of a technician within a dealership or repair center. Topics covered include repair orders, work orders, customer relations, peer relations, warranty work, and networking with other departments within the dealership or repair center including the parts and sales departments.

Credit Hours: 3

PST 285: Emerging Industry Technologies

This course introduces students to emerging changes in the powersports, agricultural, outdoor power, and marine industries including changes to minor and major equipment components. Examples of topics that may be studied include modifications and innovations to electrical, fuel, braking, power, steering, and climate control systems.

Credit Hours: 3

PST 295: Advanced Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

This course teaches students to expertly troubleshoot equipment and solve problems by replacing only defective equipment or components in the least amount of time. One of the most important factors in troubleshooting and diagnosing is using the correct approach. A troubleshooter uses a system or an approach that allows them to logically and systematically analyze a problem and determine exactly what is wrong. This course teaches a new approach that differs from basic troubleshooting procedures. Critical thinking is used to analyze and determine what component or components are responsible for the faulty operation of a unit. This approach is general in nature allowing it to be used on any type of problem.

Credit Hours: 4

WLT 128: Basic Welding

Basic principles and fundamentals of SMAW, Oxy-fuel (welding, cutting and brazing), GTAW and GMAW.

Credit Hours: 3