MOTORCYCLE MECHANICSDIPLOMA PROGRAM | Lee County Campus

1105 Kelly Drive | Sanford, NC 27330

PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe Motorcycle Mechanics diploma program at Central Carolina CommunityCollege is known throughout the state and the region. The program is theonly one in North Carolina that is factory supported. Major manufacturers,such as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, andKawasaki Motor Companies, support the program through the donation ofequipment and other instructional materials. Through hands-on instruction,students learn and develop the basic knowledge and skills needed toinspect, diagnose, repair, and adjust motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles.Furthermore, the students participate in numerous shop assignments,practices, and demonstrations. Visitors to our facility are impressed by thevariety of tools, the order and cleanliness of the shop space, and by theamount of equipment we have for utilization in our instructional program. Asa result of the program’s excellent reputation, faculty members are able toassist students in locating employment shortly after graduation.

The Motorcycle Mechanics diploma program is a day program that is threesemesters in length. The program begins in the fall semester (August), withenrollment being limited to eighteen students.

INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED INAPPLYING TO THE PROGRAM SHOULD

EXPECT THE FOLLOWING

• Complete all admissionrequirements in a timely manner.

• Eighteen applicants will beselected for admittance into theprogram each fall. Applicants areeligible to be admitted to theprogram when all admissionrequirements have been completed.

• Applicants who have submittedall admission requirements,but did not get admitted into theprogram will be placed on a waitlist. These applicants will benotified if a seat becomesavailable in the fall semester only.

• Wait listed applicants are highlyencouraged to enroll in thegeneral education course workwithin the Motorcycle Mechanicsdiploma program and daycertificate programs while waitingfor seat availability.

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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS• Complete and return anapplication for admission orcomplete the applicationonline at www.cccc.edu.

• Submit an official highschool transcript or officialhigh school equivalency.

• Submit an official collegetranscript if you arerequesting transfer credit forapplicable prior course work.

• Take the English andMath sections of theplacement test.

• Developmental courses mustbe complete beforeprogram entry.

• Submit additional informationif it is requested.

• To be admitted to this program, applicants must have a high school diploma or highschool equivalency.

Length of ProgramThe Motorcycle Mechanics diplomaprogram is three semesters in length. Students take a total of 47 semester hours. Graduation occurs at the end of the summer semester.

Day courses are instructed:Monday through Friday8:00 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.

Graduation occurs at the end ofthe summer semester.

All classes are held at the Lee County Campus, Sanford, NC.

Financial AidTuition is paid at the time ofregistration and is based on credithours for that semester. If needed,students should apply for financialaid early or have a payment planready for registration. There areseveral different types of aid available:(1) Students can apply for federalgrants at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Ourschool code is 005449; (2) Twoscholarships are available for theprogram: the Richard Scott GrantMemorial Scholarship and the MichaelCharles Delamere Scholarship. Thescholarship application deadline eachyear is May 1. The college does nothave an educational loan program.Approval for financial aid does notimply acceptance into the program.Motorcycle Mechanics students areadmitted into the diploma programbased on having all admissionrequirements complete.

Textbooks/Other EquipmentTextbooks are required for all of thecourses in the MotorcycleMechanics program.

The textbooks can be purchasedat the Central Carolina CommunityCollege Bookstore located on theSanford campus. Some materialsand equipment, such as tools, aresupplied to our college for studentuse. However, courses may haveadditional supplies that need tobe purchased.

Diploma or Certificate?Students pursuing the diplomaprogram take a total of 47 semesterhours. Courses include topics suchas Motorcycle Mechanics, Chassis,Fuel Systems, Engines, Dyno Tuning,Electricity, Machining, Welding,English, Math, and Computers.These courses are taught on a varietyof motorcycles and courses areinstructed full-time during the day.The placement test is required for thediploma program. Students pursuingthe certificate program take a total of15 semester hours. This program onlyconsists of four courses: Introductionto Transportation Technology, BasicTransportation Electricity, MotorcycleChassis, and Motorcycle Engines.These courses are taught onHarley-Davidson motorcycles and theprogram is instructed part-time duringthe day or evening. The placementtest is not required for thecertificate program.

PROGRAM COSTSCosts are subject to change and are based on in-state tuition.FALL: 17 Credit Hours 1216.00 Student Fee 40.00 Technology Fee 16.00 _______ 1272.00

SPRING: 19 Credit Hours 1216.00 Student Fee 40.00 Technology Fee 16.00 _______ 1272.00

SUMMER: 11 Credit Hours 836.00 Student Fee 5.00 Technology Fee 8.00 _______ 849.00

Estimated Textbook Costs: 1000.00___________________________________________________________ Estimated In-State Diploma Total: 4,393.00 Estimated Out-Of-State Diploma Total: 12,649.00

For more information, call the Motorcycle

Mechanics Admissions Counselor at

(919) 718-7526.