Small Motor Mechanics

Learn how to analyze and repair small engines.

Study outboard motors and the motors used in motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles.

Broaden your motor repair knowledge to include lawn and garden equipment.

Students must supply their own two- or four-cycle gas motor and parts. Students must also wear safety equipment on the first day of class, consisting of CSA-approved footwear and safety glasses and the operating manual for the equipment being worked on.

Access to shop tools will be provided.

Program Type

Part-time
Credential

Statement of Achievement
Program Delivery

In-person
In-person Location

Notre Dame Campus
Intakes

Year-round registration available
Program Length

Variable
Total Tuition / Fees for Courses

$2,200 – $2,700
How to Enrol

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What to Expect in This Program

Get Prepared for the Future of Work

Excel with small class sizes, practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.

**Learn what you’ll use and use what you’ve learned.**

**Instructors will keep you on the right path thanks to their real-world, professional experience.**

**Learn in facilities that mimic real work environments.**

**Use the same tools and materials as an industry expert.**

**Develop key skills such as time management and critical thinking.**

Graduate Success

The program has been a rewarding experience for many graduates, who emerge feeling confident, thanks to several RRC Polytech benefits.

KNOWLEDGEABLE INSTRUCTORS

Dedicated instructors provide an exceptional experience in this program, which builds the confidence and skills needed to get the work done.

UP-TO-DATE TECHNOLOGY

Having field-connected instructors teaching modern courses means having all the relevant tools to learn.

BUILDING COLLABORATIVE SKILLS

Small class sizes provide the opportunity for practical learning and frequent, meaningful discussion, helping you build crucial collaboration skills with peers and instructors.

“The teaching methods were wonderful, and the College itself is well organized.”
Jean-Pierre Kisama, RRC Polytech Graduate

Who Should Enrol?

Turn your talents into academic success

As a student in the Small Motor Mechanics program, you are a results-oriented, technical thinker. You also excel at communication and problem solving.

Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.

PERSONALITY TRAITS

Critical thinker
Detail-oriented
Logical thinker
Planner
Team-oriented

SKILLS

Adaptability
Dependability
Instruction following
Multitasking
Troubleshooting

INTERESTS

Machinery
Technology
Repair
Motors
Science

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