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overview
Note: This program is currently only offered at BCIT's Kelowna Rutland Campus
Power sport technicians troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and maintain a wide variety of outdoor power equipment ranging from all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles to chainsaws and lawnmowers.
The Program
This 20 week entry-level program is designed to provide you with the theoretical knowledge and mechanical aptitude to become competent in repairing and rebuilding power sport engines and equipments.
After successfully completing this Power Sport Technician Foundation program, you will receive credit for your first level of apprentice technical training from the Industry Training Authority (ITA), and 300 hours credit towards your "time in trade."
program entry
Entrance requirements
- English 10
- Any Math 10
- -OR- Trades Pre-entry Test for English 10 and Math 10. For further information about the Trades Pre-entry Test, please contact 604-451-6832.
Note: Grade 12 is recommended by the Industry Training Authority (ITA). Please refer to the ITA website for current apprenticeship prerequisite information.
Potential students with medical or physical disabilities should contact the Disability Resource Centre to arrange an interview with the institute's rehabilitation specialist at 604-451-6963 (telephone interview is acceptable for out of town applicants).
Trades Discovery
The Trades Discovery General and Trades Discovery for Women are full-time programs designed to prepare you to successfully enter and complete a Trades Training program.
Please note: As this program is also offered in a high school setting, applicants to the high-school delivery programs will be required to undergo a criminal record check [PDF, 10 KB]. Applicants can contact their local police department to obtain the appropriate forms. Please be aware that the outcome of the criminal record check may influence your acceptance into programs offered in high schools or those that are primarily attended by high school students at BCIT campuses.
Apply to program
Submit an application: online or by mail.
Scheduled intakes
Winter each year
Application processing
Continual intake program with applications processed throughout the year. Applications are wait-listed (first-come, first-served).
costs & supplies
Books and supplies
$450 (general estimated cost, and subject to change)
Students are responsible for their own CSA approved safety glasses (non-tinted) and footwear. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering, lace-up boots.
courses
Class hours
0900–1515, Monday through Friday
Program matrix
| Required Courses: |
Credits |
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PEMX 1200 |
Use Safe Work Practices
This course is designed to introduce you to WorkSafeBC's occupational health and safety regulations and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS). You will learn how these regulations apply to your workplace environment as well as the proper use of personal protection equipment (PPE), general shop safety procedures, and fire safety procedures. (Note: this is a requirement for all other courses within the program) |
1.5 |
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PEMX 1201 |
Use Hand and Shop Tools
This course is designed to familiarize you with the various hand and power metalworking tools and measuring devices. You will gain practical skills to safely move, lift, and hoist various loads and equipment. Prerequisites: PEMX 1200 |
1.5 |
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PEMX 1202 |
Use Fasteners and Fittings
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to identify and use the correct procedures for using fittings and fasteners to attach various types of hoses, pipes, and tubing. Prerequisites: PEMX 1200 |
3.0 |
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PEMX 1203 |
Describe & Service Four-Stroke Engines
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to inspect and service four-stroke internal combustion engine components, including: crankshaft assemblies, piston assemblies, valve train components, and cylinder heads. Prerequisites: PEMX 1200 |
3.5 |
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PEMX 1204 |
Describe & Service Two-Stroke Engines
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to inspect and service two-stroke internal combustion engine components, including: power head, crankshaft, flywheel, cylinder block head, and piston. |
3.0 |
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PEMX 1205 |
Describe & Service Engine Support Systems
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to service and repair power sport engine lubrication, fuel, and cooling systems. |
6.5 |
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PEMX 1206 |
Describe and Service Power Sport Electrical Systems
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to service various electrical components and systems found in power sport engines. |
9.0 |
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PEMX 1207 |
Describe & Service Power Transfer Systems
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to service power transfer systems including: clutches, transmissions, differentials, and final drives. |
5.0 |
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PEMX 1208 |
Describe & Service Chassis, Brake, & Steering Systems
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to service chassis, brake, and steering systems used on power sport equipment. |
2.5 |
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PEMX 1209 |
Troubleshoot, Tune-up & PDI
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to correctly tune-up power sport engines, and to use proper procedures for pre-delivery inspection (PDI) of new products. |
4.0 |
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PEMX 1210 |
Use Resources Related to the Trade
A course designed to provide you with practical skills to use computer and written resources to service and maintain power sport engines. |
0.5 |
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| Total Credits: |
40.0 |
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if
they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's
Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
program details
Program length
20 weeks, full-time
Grading
The passing grade in each course is 70%. All courses must be passed in order to successfully complete the program.
Industry training authority
BCIT transfers to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) the student's name, contact information, Personal Education Number (PEN), and the name and date of the completed ITA Foundation or Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) program. This information is used for the purposes of tracking successful completions in order to grant credit towards apprenticeship where applicable, and communicating with trainees to promote continuation in an apprenticeship program.
graduating & jobs
Job Opportunities
Technicians and mechanics with experience on a wide variety of equipment are always in demand. Employment opportunities exist with retail outlets and service centres, while some graduates find satisfaction in owning and operating their own service and repair business.
Graduate employment outcomes
The following link takes you to graduate outcome survey results containing mostly labour market results from the 2007-2009 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2006-2008 Graduates.
Note: The survey results will be displayed in a separate browser window. To view these results, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.
As BCIT strives to keep our programs current, programs and courses are subject to change without notice.
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