Certificate in Marine and Powersports Technician

Red River College Polytechnic - Notre Dame Campus

Canada,Manitoba

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 19,087/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 155

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Manitoba

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1938

Total Students: 22,000 +

Int. Students: 1,400 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J8, Canada

Certificate in Marine and Powersports Technician

Program Overview

Previously called Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. This program provides you with strong foundational skills and professional knowledge required as an entry-level technician in the Marine and Powersports industry. After graduating from the Marine and Powersports Technician program you will be prepared to enter an apprenticeship or entry-level position within the industry.

Potential employment opportunities include dealerships, rental agencies, construction companies, marinas, outfitter camps, golf courses, government agencies, and standalone repair facilities.

As a graduate, you will be able to service and repair common types of Marine and Powersports equipment including:

  • Motorcycles
  • Snowmobiles
  • All Terrain Vehicles
  • Side by Side Vehicles
  • Outboard Motors
  • Stern Drives
  • Personal Watercraft
  • Lawn and Garden Equipment

Training includes professional shop practices, precision measuring, preventative maintenance, diagnostic procedures, and repair procedures. Topics of study include safety, tools, engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, seasonal storage, new vehicle prep, performance, and tuning.

The Marine and Powersports Technician Program would like to recognize the manufacturers who make equipment, technical information, and training available to the program. The support from Yamaha and Polaris enables RRC to offer up to date training on modern equipment.

Students also have an option to receive an endorsement from the Yamaha's Technical Academy and the University of Polaris. The endorsement course available through the program is the Bronze Level course.To successfully complete the Bronze course, the student must pass online tests. These endorsements will help students with employment opportunities.

Training will take place at RRC’s Vehicle Technology and Research Centre, an environment that will give you the practical experience required for industry employment. You will also have the opportunity to acquire industry work experience as part of this program.

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