WyoTech

WyoTech is a technical school that currently has six locations in four states. WyoTech offers career choices in the automotive, diesel, motorcycle, collision and refinishing, plumbing, and electrical fields. The programs at WyoTech are career-focused and short-term. The vast majority of programs can be completed in 16 months. The goal of every program at WyoTech is for the graduate to find a career in their chosen industry.

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The automotive technology program includes basic engine management systems, drivability diagnostics, drivetrain systems, and chassis. The basic engine management system course introduces students to basic principles in electricity, starting and charging systems, engine theory, cooling and lubricant systems, and hood noise diagnosis.

The drivability course teaches students about alternative fuel systems, powertrain control systems, electronic ignition statistics, electric and hybrid vehicle systems, exhaust systems, emission systems, and customer service principles. Students are able to use state of the art diagnostic equipment to discover drivability issues.

Students who choose to study the automotive technician program can specialize in areas such as applied service management, motorsports chassis fabrication, high performance powertrain, street rod and custom fabrication, light-duty diesel, advanced automotive diagnostics/smog certification, automotive/diesel combination, performance mechanical, performance electronics, and advanced training options.

Students who attend WyoTech can choose to pursue their education full-time or part-time depending on their schedules. Many students who attend WyoTech are able to pursue their education while simultaneously working and participating in extracurricular activities.

Upon graduation students can also participate in the job location program to help them get going in their new career field. Students learn how to write resumes, search for jobs on the internet, participate in industry specific mock interviews, and network with potential employers. Although WyoTech cannot guarantee a job for all students who participate in career services, their chances increase by participating.

Motorcycle Technology

Devised to impart specialized skills and knowledge, WyoTech's Motorcycle Technology program will enable you to pursue a career in servicing and fixing the latest advanced bikes.

WyoTech provides hands-on training that can place you on the fast track to a new career whether you are mainly interested in motorcycle repair or seeking to sharpen your skills on a particular motorcycle type or style.

Our Motorcycle Technology program requires a student to complete eight core courses followed by an opportunity to select an emphasis of study in one of these: Asian Motorcycles, European Motorcycles, or Harley-Davidsons.

• Suspension Systems
• Brake Systems
• Four Stroke Engines
• Two Stroke Engines
• Fundamentals of Electricity
• Electrical Systems
• Fuel Systems
• Service

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students should be able to work as:

• Dealership Motorcycle Technician
• Specialty Shop Motorcycle Technician
• Performance Shop Technician
• Motorcycle Assembly
• Customer Service Representative
• Parts Representative

Students can specialize in one of the following fields in our motorcycle technology program:

• Asian Motorcycles
• European Motorcycles
• Harley-Davidson

Asian Concentration

The Asian Motorcycle Technology program is geared towards teaching students the technical skills and applied logical diagnostics approach that they will need in order to be able to diagnose, service, and repair modern motorcycles. After finishing the core program, students will move on to focus on the Asian area of study. A graduate is prepped for employment as an entry level motorcycle technician when completing the core training coupled with a student chosen area of specialty.

Includes as core courses are:

• Asian Honda
• Asian Kawasaki
• Asian Suzuki
• Asian Yamaha

This concentration will allow the student to build upon the knowledge and skills of the core and to apply them to the diagnosis, service, and repair of Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha motorcycles.

Career Opportunities

This program develops knowledge and skills adequate for the following job opportunities:

• entry-level positions at dealerships
• specialty shops
• performance focused businesses

Harley Davidson Concentration

Students learn the technical skills they will need in the Motorcycle Technology program. They will gain the diagnostic skills needed in order to diagnose, service, and repair modern motorcycles.

Students will be able to advance to focus on studying Harley-Davidson upon finishing their motorcycle repair core instructions.

Included in the concentration classes for Harley-Davidson are:

• Harley-Davidson Engines
• Harley-Davidson Chassis
• Harley-Davidson Engine Controls

The Harley-Davidson courses emphasize the dis-assembly, inspection, and assembly of the Big Twins and V-Rod engines. Proper engine operation measurements and adjustments are learned by students.

This emphasis will enable the students to add to the knowledge and skills gained from the core course of study and to utilize them to diagnose, service, and fix Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

The knowledge that is presented in this course includes:

• entry-level positions with dealerships
• specialty shops
• performance oriented businesses

European Concentration

The European Concentration provides students with a solid understanding of working with BMW, Ducati, and Triumph motorcycles.

Students in the European Motorcycle focus of study will get hands-on experience in Ducati Motorcycle Training. This emphasis supplies the technical information needed to specialize in repairing Ducati motorcycles.

Class studies touch on:

• Ducati Engine
• Ducati Ancillary Parts
• Ducati Electrical Systems
• Ducati Frame and Suspension
• Ducati Transmissions and Drive
• Ducati Lubrication System
• Ducati Fuel Systems
• Ducati Operation

BMW Motorcycle Training

This discipline also presents the technical information needed to become an expert in fixing the BMW motorcycle. The distinction of BMW Certified Technician is awarded to students who finish this course of training.

Students will learn:

• BMW Engine Component
• BMW Electrical Systems
• BMW Frame and Suspension
• BMW Transmissions and Drive
• BMW Fuel Systems
• BMW Connected Information
• BMW Management Field

Triumph Motorcycle Training

This emphasis stresses the application of information resources, advanced test equipment, and manufacturer sanctioned diagnostic and repair operations as applied to Triumph motorcycles. The training is pertinent to a student’s receiving a Triumph Entry Level Certification training rating.

Students will learn about:

• Triumph Models
• Information Systems
• Engine Tuning
• Power Train
• Chassis
• Fluid Systems
• Engines
• Power Train
• Suspension

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities that call for the knowledge presented in this program are:

• Entry-level positions with dealerships
• Specialty shops
• Performance-oriented businesses

Marine

If you've ever considered working on watercraft engines, our Marine Technology program is for you. As a trained technician, careers in marine technology will open up to you; you can work on propulsion systems, inboard engines, stern drive systems, and outboard engines.

The marine technology program is an excellent choice for anyone interested in working on marine engines.

Students who enroll in this program will study:

• Vessel Power Transmission
• Inboard Engine Propulsion Systems
• Diesel Engines, Power Supply and Marine Electronics
• Outboard Engine Propulsion Systems

The Marine Technology program offers its enrollees practical experience in stern-drive and outboard mechanics, gasoline inboard engines, diesel engines and generator sets, powerheads, electrical, lubrication and fuel systems, stern-drive units, outboard motors, upper housing, and a lot more.

Career opportunities open to our marine technology graduates include:

• Marine Fleet Technician
• Engine Builder
• Franchise Dealership Rechnician
• Aftermarket Parts Application and Development.

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