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CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATES
Motorsports Engines Technology
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AWARD: After satisfactorily completing courses with a "C" average (2.0), the student should contact the registrar's office and apply for graduation after verification that all program requirements have been met. Students interested in a certificate, diploma or associate degree should talk to a counselor to investigate the possibilities of using these courses in other curricula.
LENGTH:
Variable for upgrading, retraining and continuing career students. The options within this program normally amount to the minimum equivalent of one semester of full-time community college work and not more than the equivalent of a year (9-29) credits.
PURPOSE:
To provide advanced skills and knowledge in the production of high performance engines to meet workforce needs of race teams and engine manufacturers. Students must score 80 points on the PHCC Fundamental Automotive Technology Skills assessment to enter this program. Students determined to have deficiencies in Fundamental Automotive Skills will complete additional course work. Students must maintain a 2.5 Curriculum Grade Point Average to stay in the program. Tools for program are required.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Graduates will have fundamental skills for race car component installation and repair. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency tear-down, component assessment, parts selection, and reassembly of a race engine.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the college.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certain certificate-related courses require satisfactory scores on college placement tests. Students with deficiencies will be required to complete satisfactorily developmental studies courses before enrolling in these courses. Other certificate-related courses may be taken while developmental studies are being completed. Some programs, such as Therapeutic Massage require additional expenditures for supplies and equipment. Please check with the appropriate division chair for this information.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must successfully complete all of the requirements listed below to receive the Award.
MTS 126 Motorsports Technology II (3)
MTS 140 Stock Car Engines I (3)
MTS 150 Engine Machining Processes I (4)
MTS 195 High Performance Engine Induction Systems (3)
MTS 240 Stock Car Engines II (3)
MTS 250 Engine Machining Processes II (3)
MTS 290 Internship in Advanced Engine Technology (2)
MTS 295 Introduction to Pit Stop (2)
MTS 298 DYNO Engine Performance (3)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Student must complete the above 27 credits to be awarded the Career Studies Certificate in Motorsports Engines Technologies.
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