Power Sports Marine  

Inboard - Outboard Mechanic /
Marine/
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician

Foundation Programs (combined)

Program Description

This program is a combination of the Power Sports (referred to by the ITA as  "Outdoor Power Equipment Technician") and the Inboard/Outboard Marine Equipment Technician (referred to by the ITA as " Inboard/Outboard Mechanic").  

Apprenticeship technical training credit for 1st year apprenticeship will be granted upon successful completion of the program.  This program prepares its students for employment in any of the following trades:  

• Inboard/Outboard Mechanic
• Marine Mechanic
• Outdoor Power Equipment Technician

Click on "ITA - Program Profile"   to view any of the above Program Profiles.

Course Content

Training covers: general shop practices, 2 & 4 stroke engine theory and operation, repair and overhaul of small air cooled engines, outboards, inboards, quads, dirtbikes, personal watercraft and snowmobiles. It will also include servicing of the Engine Support Systems such as: fuel, electrical, lube, and cooling, plus power trains and drives, related to these products.

Special emphasis will be placed on tuneup and troubleshooting, plus the maintenance and installation of accessories used on pleasure craft and snowmobiles.

Hands-on

Strong emphasis is placed on practical training with numerous hands-on projects. Graduates should be able to develop enough skills to be hired on as an immediately productive employee—reducing the need for employers to invest further time and resources into training a new apprenticeship candidate.

Course Length

This 24-week program begins the first week of August and is completed the following January.  (May include a 2 week work practicum.

Commencement Date

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Admission Requirements

Educational

1. BC Grade 10, but Grade 12 strongly recommended, or mature student status.
2. Successful completion of Entry Assessment test.
   (click here for information on this test)

NOTE: Students considering enrolling in Automotive, Heavy Duty, Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanics  and Power sports and Inboard/Outboard Marine Equipment Technician programs should be aware that it has been recommended that entry requirements for apprenticeships in these programs be raised from Grade 10 to Grade 12 or equivalent including English 12, or ENGL 060, Math 11, or MATH 051, and Physics 11, or PHYS 050, or Science and Technology 11. The minimum entry prerequisite for the province is currently successful completion of BC grade 10 or equivalent

General Requirements

1. Good health
2. Mechanical aptitude
3. Must have safety boots and safety glasses
4. Must supply and launder your own coveralls
5. Must have welding gloves and welding hat

Costs

See the "Fees" section of the TRU Calendar for the statement of tuition fees.

Go to the Financial Aids & Awards website for information on applying for the  "TRU Trades & Technology Division Scholarship ".  

• Texts and supplies—contact the TRU Bookstore for inquiries
• $16.83 per month lab/studio fee

Contact:

Questions regarding Foundation Training tuition or other TRU services,  should be directed to TRU's Registrar's Office:

Click here to e-mail:  Registrars
1-250-828-5036

Questions regarding the Power Sports & Inboard-Outboard Marine Equipment Technician Foundation Programs, please contact:

Lyle Hirowatari
Mechanical/Welding Chairperson
Phone:  (250)828-5130
Fax:        (250)371-5911

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