Overview
careers
Service Technician
Motorsports Mechanic
Marine Mechanic
Sales/Manufacturer’s Rep
Small Engine Technician
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, snowmobiles, ATVs, four-wheelers, boats, and more.
Students will get experience learning service and repair of these high-powered machines in Mitchell Tech’s state-of-the-art laboratories.
An optional second year is offered. Students who complete the second year will earn an AAS degree and will receive enhanced training in areas like marine engines, jet skis and other personal watercraft, metal fabrication, paint and detailing, supervision and management and more. With two years of training, students will have even more opportunities in this exciting field.
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.
Curriculum
Award: Diploma or AAS Degree
Semesters
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Curriculum
Award: One-Year Diploma or AAS Degree
First Semester
OPRV105Service Center Fundamentals2 credits
OPRV120Basic Engine Theory & Operation2 credits
OPRV121Basic Engine Lab2 credits
OPRV130Electrical/Electronic Systems2 credits
OPRV1402 & 4 Cylinder Engines2 credits
OPRV1412 & 4 Cylinder Engines Lab2 credits
SSS100Student Success1 credit
Math Elective3 credits
Second Semester
OPRV124ATV & Snowmobile Systems2 credits
OPRV125ATV Snowmobile Lab3 credits
OPRV137Introduction to Marine2 credits
OPRV142Advanced Multicylinder Engines2 credits
OPRV143Adv Multi-Cylinder Engine Lab4 credits
OPRV151Intro to Diesel Engines and Air Conditioning Systems3 credits
Communications Elective3 credits
Third Semester (Summer)
OPRV190Internship6 credits
Marine Option
Fourth Semester (Fall)
OPRV265Marine Outboard Engine Systems2 credits
OPRV266Marine Outboard Engine Systems Lab2 credits
OPRV270Marine Preventative Maintenance2 credits
OPRV275Marine Outboard Drive Systems2 credits
OPRV276Marine Outboard Drive Systems Lab2 credits
WLD102Basic Welding2 credits
Behavioral Science Elective3 credits
Fifth Semester (Spring)
OPRV267Marine Outboard Electrical Systems2 credits
OPRV268Marine Outboard Electrical Sys. Lab2 credits
OPRV269Marine Outboard Boat Rigging Lab2 credits
OPRV281Marine Outboard Fuel Systems2 credits
OPRV282Marine Outboard Fuel Systems Lab2 credits
CIS105Introduction to Computers3 credits
Social Science Elective3 credits
Motorcycle/UTV Option
Fourth Semester (Fall)
OPRV220Motorcycle/UTV Power Train2 credits
OPRV221Motorcycle/UTV Power Train Lab2 credits
OPRV225Motorcycle/UTV Fuel Injection3 credits
OPRV226Motorcycle/UTV Chassis Lab2 credits
WLD102Basic Welding2 credits
Behavioral Science Elective3 credits
Fifth Semester (Spring)
OPRV236Advanced Motorcycle/UTV EFI Systems2 credits
OPRV238Advanced Motorcycle/UTV Chassis Lab2 credits
OPRV239Advanced Motorcycle/UTV Power Train2 credits
OPRV240Advanced Motorcycle/UTV Power Train Lab2 credits
CIS105Introduction to Computers3 credits
Social Science Elective3 credits
Requirements
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
This program allows you to bring your own laptop as long as it meets these minimum specifications:
Processor – Intel Core i Series (i3, i5, i7) or AMD Ryzen
Operating System – Windows 10
Webcam Recommended
Memory – 4 GB or more
Internal Storage – 64 GB or more
Microsoft Office is available at no charge as long as enrolled at Mitchell Tech
NO APPLE/MAC COMPUTERS
Outcomes
Outdoor Power & Recreational Vehicle Technology
At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply safe, efficient and effective work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and motorcycle, ATV, and small engine repair industry expectations.
- Demonstrate the effective use of internet-based resources, industry repair manuals, and service and parts literature in the repair and maintenance of motorcycle, ATV, outboard, and small engine equipment.
- Demonstrate the industry-standard application of selected specialized tools for motorcycle, ATV, outboard, and small engine maintenance, diagnostic, repair tools, and equipment.
- Identify the components and their function among motorcycle, ATV, and small engine equipment.
- Apply preventative maintenance concepts to motorcycle, ATV, small engine care and storage.
- Demonstrate basic diagnostic and repair concepts applied to selected motorcycle engine, ATV engine, small engine, marine engine, equipment power train and chassis systems.
- Interact effectively by displaying flexibility, honesty, teamwork, respect, and sensitivity for customers.
- Communicate effectively through active listening and oral, written, and electronic format with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Assume responsibility for continuing education requirements for new technologies and career advancement.
Annual Program Review
Check out the 2024-25 Annual Program Review for information on how faculty ensure the quality and effectiveness of the program.
Cost
Motorcycle Option (AAS Degree)
Program Tuition & Fees ⓘ
$
4000
Other Required Costs
| Books / Tools (estimated) | $4,330 |
Marine Option (AAS Degree)
Program Tuition & Fees*
$
4000
Other Required Costs
| Books / Tools (estimated) | $5,808 |
One-Year Diploma
Program Tuition & Fees*
$
4000
Other Required Costs
| Books / Tools (estimated) | $4,038 |
Scholarships
$1000
4 AVAIL.
Osterhaus Endowed Scholarships
Martin and Maude Osterhaus established this endowed scholarship in 1995 to provide financial support for at least four deserving Mitchell Tech students each year.
The scholarships will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be a currently enrolled first year full-time student in any two year program
Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Applicant must have good leadership skills
$1000
1 AVAIL.
Mitchell Tech Retiree Endowed Scholarship
The scholarship was established by the former faculty and staff of Mitchell Tech.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
Office Technology Specialist
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
Office Technology Specialist
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be enrolled full time at MTC.
Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application during the open application period to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
$500
1 AVAIL.
Mitchell Area Power Sports Scholarship
Mitchell Area Power Sports Dealers
The scholarship was established in 2019 by several Mitchell-area power sports dealers. The scholarship will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a first year student in the Power Sports and Marine Technology program at MTC with plans to complete an AAS degree in Power Sports Technology.
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for the scholarship
$1000
2 AVAIL.
Laverne & Nell Tollefson Memorial Scholarship
Charlene Bainbridge
The LaVerne and Nell Tollefson Memorial Scholarship is eligible for any program at Mitchell Technical College. Also the recipient must have a current GPA of 2.5 or higher and be a current student.
Accounting
Administrative Office Specialist
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Engineering Technology
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Diesel Power – Light Truck Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
On Campus
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Progressive Welding Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN)
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Administrative Office Specialist
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Engineering Technology
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Diesel Power – Light Truck Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
On Campus
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Progressive Welding Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN)
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be accepted or currently enrolled as a full-time student in any program at Mitchell Technical College.
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
$1000
2 AVAIL.
John And Diane Weber “Career Change” Endowed Scholarship
John and Diane Weber Family and Friends
This scholarship was established in 2015 by the daughters of Diane Weber. Diane’s early adult years were spent in the Peace Corp, working at Bell Telephone and teaching German and English after college. The scholarship honors Diane’s desire in 1974 to change her career and her enrollment at Mitchell Tech to become a Clinical Lab Technician.
The scholarships will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
• Full-time enrollment in a program at Mitchell Technical College to prepare for a career change.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Program instructor recommendation.
• Veterans pursuing new training as they enter the civilian sector are encouraged to apply.
• Complete the MTC online application during open application periods.
$500
1 AVAIL.
Daniel Roy Todd Memorial Scholarship
Daniel Todd Family
Daniel Roy Todd, son of native Letcher, SD parents, returned to his family roots in 1998 to care for his father and in August, 2001 he accepted the position of Executive Director of the recently-established Mitchell Technical College Foundation. Dan’s varied experiences in research, planning, consulting, and community development allowed him to focus on strategic planning for the Mitchell Technical College Foundation. In a very short time he had established the Mitchell Technical College Alumni Association and provided an excellent base upon which the Foundation was built.
Dan passed away in 2005 after a brief illness but the Mitchell Technical College Foundation still credits him with the early success of the organization.
The Daniel Roy Todd Fund began providing scholarships in 2016.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be a currently enrolled first year full-time student in any two year program
Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
First priority of scholarship recipient is a graduate of Sanborn Central or Artesian/Letcher High School. In the event there is not an application from Sanborn County the award will be given to a Davison County resident
The award will be announced in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester
