Engine Technology Degree and Certificate Options
Cedar Valley’s Engine Technology program gives you three certificate options with differing emphases.
The Motorcycle Technology Certificate can be completed in two full semesters (Fall or Spring) plus a summer session; the Marine Technology and Small Engine Technology certificates are designed to be completed in two full semesters.
Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements, since not all courses in our Engine Technology certificate programs are transferable for college credit elsewhere.
The Motorcycle Technology Certificate trains students to meet entry-level requirements in the field of motorcycle mechanics. The program includes:
- Service principles
- Chassis and drive systems
- Engine overhaul
- Transmissions, both two-stroke and four-stroke
- Experience on both domestic and foreign motorcycles
- Fuel, ignition and electrical systems
- Motorcycle practicum
- Factory-recommended techniques
- Tuneup techniques
- Dynamometer (motorcycle only)
- Cooperative education experience as a paid dealership employee
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You’ll also be able to attend factory service update seminars; Cedar Valley College is a host site for seminars conducted by Kawasaki Motor Corporation U.S.A. and Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A.
The Marine Technology Certificate is designed to train students to meet entry-level requirements in the field of marine engine mechanics. Instruction includes:
- Accepted shop techniques used throughout the outboard marine engine service industry
- Electrical, fuel and ignition systems
- Engine overhaul and tuneup
- Marine drive systems
- Theory, diagnosis, repair, overhaul and maintenance of outboard marine engines
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You’ll also be able to attend marine service update seminars; Cedar Valley College is a host site for seminars conducted by Kawasaki Motor Corporation U.S.A. and Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A.
The Small Engine Technology Certificate trains students to meet entry-level requirements in the field of small engine mechanics. Instruction includes the following as related to engines used on lawn mowers, garden tractors and other small equipment:
- Accepted shop techniques used throughout the small-engine-powered equipment industry
- Belt, chain, direct-drive and hydraulic power systems
- Engine overhaul and tuneup
- Small engine carburetion and electrical systems
- Theory, diagnosis, repair, overhaul and maintenance of small engines
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You’ll also be able to attend small engine service update seminars; Cedar Valley College is a host site for seminars conducted by Kawasaki Motor Corporation U.S.A. and Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A.
Other Degree and Certificate Options
Dallas County Community College District offers nearly 350 career and technical degrees and certificates, plus 36 academic degrees. For more information, see a chart of our degree plans by location or visit our credit programs home page.