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Klock Werks of Mitchell built the land speed record setting bike pictured. Klock Werks is a custom bike shop located in Mitchell, SD.

Palace Moto Sports, a Yamaha authorized dealer, is a major supporter of the Power Sports program. Scott Studer, owner, is pictured here with some of his inventory. Visit them on the web at www.palacemotosportsinc.com

Honda of Mitchell is a full line Honda dealer. Honda of Mitchell is proud to support the Power Sports program. See Marv Thome at the dealership in Mitchell.

Technicians in the fast-growing occupation of outdoor power sports are in demand all across the country. The last two decades have seen an increase in the number of recreational vehicles in households and businesses: motorcycles, scooters, snowmobiles, ATVs, four-wheelers, and more.

Students will get experience learning service and repair of these high-powered machines in MTI's state-of-the-art laboratories. Many dealerships in the region will offer supervised job shadowing and internship experiences. Employment opportunities can be found in many areas including dealership sales and service, cycle builders and manufacturers, ag maintenance shops, and various other locations.

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First Year
First Semester	Semester Credits

OPRV	105	Service Center Fundamentals	3
OPRV	120	Basic Engine Theory & Operation	2
OPRV	121	Basic Engine Lab	2
OPRV	130	Electrical/Electronic Systems	2
OPRV	140	Multi-Cylinder 2 & 4 Cycle Engines	2
OPRV	141	Multi-Cylinder Engine Lab	3
OPRV	180	Supervised Occupational Experience	1
MATH	104	Technical Math	3
ENGL	201	Technical Writing	3
			21
Second Semester			Semester Credits
OPRV	106	Adv. Service Center Fundamentals	3
OPRV	107	Service Fundamentals Lab	2
OPRV	124	ATV & Snowmobile Systems	2
OPRV	125	ATV & Snowmobile Lab	3
OPRV	142	Adv. Multi-Cylinder 2 & 4 Cycle Engines	2
OPRV	143	Adv. Multi-Cylinder Engine Lab	5
OPRV	183	Professional Development	1
CIS	105	Microcomputer Software Applications	3
			21

Second Year
Third Semester	Semester Credits

OPRV

185

Internship

Placement Information
The first class will graduate from this program in August 2009. Placement data will be available in early 2010.

Estimated Program Costs
Tuition			$3276
State Facility Fee			$504
Technology Fee			$200
Program Fees			$1260
Maintenance Fee			$42
Student Services Fee			$192
Books & Tools (estimated)			$1500
Total estimated* program cost (2 years)			$6,974
*All costs listed are estimated and are subject to change at any time. Students will receive final costs at the time of course registration each semester.