Marine and Outdoor Power Equipment Technician

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A marine and outdoor power equipment technician is certified to repair, service and maintain small gasoline and diesel powered equipment such as outboard and inboard motors, jet drives in boats and personal watercraft (PWC), stern drives, lawn and garden equipment, snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and similar multi-wheeled vehicles and related trailers.

Marine and outdoor power equipment technicians are employed by equipment distributors, retailers, rental companies, parks and recreation (landscaping maintenance and builders, golf courses, forestry companies) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Trade By-Law

Provincial Occupational Analysis
Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Red River College Polytechnic (All Levels)

1
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
9
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
9
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
9
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

Training Standards

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

4.5
Years of Experience
8,100
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required

Designated Trainers

Work Experience Form

Accredited Programs

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    Secondary Schools

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Motosport Technician Program
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    Post-Secondary Schools

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Motosport Technician Program

    • Red River College Polytechnic, Transportation

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Outdoor Power Equipment Technician