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Outdoor Power Technology (CIP Code 47.0699)
An instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, maintain and diagnose problems on a variety of small internal-combustion gasoline engines and related systems used on portable power equipment such as lawn and garden equipment, chain saws, outboard motors, rotor tillers, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, motorcycles, personal watercraft and pumps and generators. This program includes instruction in the principles of the internal-combustion engine and all systems related to the powered unit. Instruction also includes the use of technical and service manuals, state inspection code, care and use of tools and test equipment, engine tune-up/maintenance, engine overhaul, troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques, drive lines and propulsion systems, electrical and electronic systems, suspension and steering systems and service operations and parts management.
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Programs of Study Level ISafety
Tools
Occupations
Service Manuals
Measuring
Portfolios/CertificationsHours705040303020Level IIFollow Safety Rules & RegulationsKnowledge & Design of 2 & 4 Cycle EnginesKnowledge of Fuel, Lube & Exhaust SystemsDemonstrate Knowledge of Basic ElectricityDemonstrate Skill with Measuring System & ToolsIdentify & Use Hand Tools & FastenersService Manual Starting & Lubrication SystemsIdentify & Service GovernorsHours32401006020404028Level IIIDemonstrate Knowledge & Service Cooling SystemsService Fuel Systems on all EnginesWeld with Oxyacetylene TorchWeld with an Electric WelderDiagnose Problems on a 2 Cycle Gasoline EngineDiagnose Problems on a 4 Cycle Gasoline EngineOverhaul a 2 & 4 Cycle EngineConduct a Failure Analysis on Gasoline EnginesHours20404020404010060Level IVService Electrical Starting SystemsService & Test Charging SystemsService Braking SystemsService Clutch & Equipment DrivesService Transmissions, Trans Axles & Hydrostatic DrivesRepair & Overhaul Transmissions & DrivesOrder Repair Parts & Keep RecordsHours60603555605040
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CAREER PATHWAYS
- Cleaner of Vehicles & Equipment
- Engine & Other Machine Assemblers
- Motorcycle Mechanics
- Recreational Vehicle Services Technicians
- Sales Managers
- Electric Motor Power Tool & Related Repairers
- Motorboat Mechanics
- Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine Mechanics
- Retail Salespersons
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
- EETC *Pending
- NOCTI Certification - Small Engine Technology
- OSHA 10
- SP/2 Safety & Pollution Prevention
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STC has Articulation Agreements with the following post-secondary schools:
Lincoln Educational Institute—East Windsor Campus, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Universal Technical InstituteProgram Requirements/Costs (approximate)
Dickie Work Shirt/Pants (Dark Blue).....................$50.00
Leather Upper/Oil Resistant Soled Work Boots......$50.00+Program Entrance Recommendations
Able to work independently and as a team
Algebra I or Geometry
Mechanical abilities
Problem solving skills
Reading at grade level