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Outdoor Power Technology

 


Outdoor Power Technology
(CIP Code 47.0699)

 
Instructor: Mr. Wright

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. 

 Programs of Study
Level I
Safety
Tools
Occupations
Service Manuals
Measuring
Portfolios/Certifications 
Hours
70
50
40
30
30
20
Level II
Follow Safety Rules & Regulations
Knowledge & Design of 2 & 4 Cycle Engines
Knowledge of Fuel, Lube & Exhaust Systems
Demonstrate Knowledge of Basic Electricity
Demonstrate Skill with Measuring System & Tools
Identify & Use Hand Tools & Fasteners
Service Manual Starting & Lubrication Systems
Identify & Service Governors
 Hours
32
40
100
60
20
40
40
28
Level III
Demonstrate Knowledge & Service Cooling Systems
Service Fuel Systems on all Engines
Weld with Oxyacetylene Torch
Weld with an Electric Welder
Diagnose Problems on a 2 Cycle Gasoline Engine
Diagnose Problems on a 4 Cycle Gasoline Engine
Overhaul a 2 & 4 Cycle Engine
Conduct a Failure Analysis on Gasoline Engines
 Hours
20
40
40
20
40
40
100
60
Level IV
Service Electrical Starting Systems
Service & Test Charging Systems
Service Braking Systems
Service Clutch & Equipment Drives
Service Transmissions, Trans Axles & Hydrostatic Drives
Repair & Overhaul Transmissions & Drives
Order Repair Parts & Keep Records
 Hours
60
60
35
55
60
50
40

 

Career Pathways
 

 

STC has Articulation Agreements with the following post-secondary schools:
New Castle School of Trades

Program Requirements/Costs (approximate)
 
Two 3” 3 Ring Binders.......................................$10.00ea.
Dickie Work Shirt/Pants (Dark Blue).....................$50.00
Leather Upper/Oil Resistant Soled Work Boots......$50.00+
 
 
 
Program Entrance Recommendations
  • Ability to get along with others
  • Able to work independently and as a team
  • Algebra I or Geometry
  • Mechanical abilities
  • Problem solving skills
  • Reading at grade level

Introduction Video