Motive Power Fundamentals – Motorcycle and Sport Vehicle Repair

Prepare for an in-demand career working with a number of vehicles including motorcycle, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, ATVs and side-by-sides. Learn to identify, inspect, test and troubleshoot motorcycle and sport vehicle and small engine systems. Train hands-on and gain the technical skills you need for the trade.

What You’ll Learn

• Identify basic motive power system problems by using critical thinking skills and strategies and by applying fundamental knowledge of motor vehicle operation, components, and their interrelationships.
• Identify, inspect, and test basic engine components and systems in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Identify, inspect, and test basic electrical, electronic, and emission components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Identify, inspect, and test basic drive train components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Identify, inspect, and test basic suspension, steering, and brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Disassemble and assemble components to required specifications by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices.
• Use a variety of test equipment to assess basic electronic circuits, vehicle systems, and subsystems.
• Apply basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics to the testing and inspection of basic motive power systems and subsystems.
• Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by producing supporting documentation to appropriate standards.
• Use information technology and computer skills to access data concerning repair procedures and manufacturers’ updates.
• Prepare logs, records, and documentation to appropriate standards.
• Apply business practices and communication skills to improve customer service.
• Develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance, and work relationships.
• Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational, health, safety, and environment law; established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.
• Inspect and measure motorcycle and recreational vehicle frame systems for cracks, bends and alignment in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Inspect, test and replace wheels and tires on motorcycles and recreational vehicles in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations and Ministry of Transportation of Ontario guidelines.