Motorcycle Mechanics
Curriculum Description
Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Pathway: Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Program Major Motorcycle Mechanics
Pathway Description:
Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen.
Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
Program Major Description
Motorcycle Mechanics: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain motorcycles and other similar powered vehicles. Includes instruction in lubrication and cooling systems, electrical and ignition systems, carburetion, fuel systems and adjustments of moving parts.
The following represents one way in which the diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Diploma
D60260
NC CIP: 47.0611
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2023
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 110 | Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TRN 110 | Intro to Transport Tech | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| TRN 120 | Basic Transp Electricity | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| TRN 180 | Basic Welding for Transp | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 9 | 0 | 13 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MCM 111 | Motorcycle Mechanics | 3 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
| MCM 115 | Motorcycle Chassis | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| MEC 111 | Machine Processes I | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 20 | 0 | 16 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCM 114 | Motorcycle Fuel Systems | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| MCM 122 | Motorcycle Engines | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| Total: | 4 | 15 | 0 | 10 |
Total Credit Hours: 39
Additional Information
D60260