Schedule

Monday – Thursday 8 AM to 12 PM daily

Course Overview

Students who love exploring the landscape by snowmachine, motorbike or ATV will benefit greatly from our Powersports courses. Students will expand their familiarity with a mechanic shop environment, applying their focus to small engines, cooling systems, fuel & engine management systems, drives, clutches, 2- & 4-stroke engines, & maintenance & troubleshooting. This is a chance for students to take a big step forward in understanding the machines they use in Alaska’s rugged terrain, giving them an edge in terms of their safety, confidence & capabilities.

Learning Outcomes

Students will use learned skills to diagnose, plan and execute a significant repair on an ATV engine issue, working together to perform analysis & execute their findings. They will demonstrate proficiency in small engines, identifying the issues with the central project and working to implement their remedy. Repairs will include both a significant engine issue & attention to service standards, ancillary systems & troubleshooting procedures. Students will develop their confidence by approaching a project with professionalism, a firm foundation of the mathematical and scientific underpinnings of their work, and a collaborative effort. Systems examined & considered will include:

• Engine
• Suspension
• Brakes
• Wheels, tires
• Diagnosis
• Plan of repair
• Communication Process

Resources

You will need appropriate clothing for this course. PPE will be provided.  

Determination of Credit

Each intensive will include two primary components:

• 32 hours of in-person instruction at the NIT shop
• Completion of the Student Workbook

Student workbooks are developed using NIT’s curriculum and will include reading assignments, vocabulary and key concept reviews, independent exercises, embedded video content with required responses, knowledge checks, safety highlights, and a final independent written project