Outdoor Power Equipment

About

Are you a detailed person who has an interest in how things work? Check out Outdoor Power Equipment, a two-year, six credit program, where you will learn many of the skills the Small Engines industry is seeking in qualified technicians! You will learn in a state-of-the-art lab on STIHL and Briggs & Stratton equipment, and you will even have the opportunity earn the highly regarded STIHL Bronze, Briggs & Stratton Master Service Technician, as well as Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) 2-stroke and 4-stroke certifications!

This two-year program will introduce students to small 2 and 4 stroke engines. Students will also develop and practice the knowledge and skills required to perform engine diagnostics and repair. The course prepares students by providing in depth knowledge of drive lines, hydraulics, hydrostatic transmissions, electronic fuel injection, and electrical systems. Students will have the opportunity to become power equipment certified by passing the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) third party examination. The certification is recognized and accepted by the Small Engines industry. Students will prepare for the following credentials or certifications: STIHL Bronze Level Certification; Briggs & Stratton Master Service Technician; Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) 2-stroke and 4-stroke certifications; National Occupational Testing Institute (NOCTI) Assessment- Small Engine Technology; and the Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination.

Right now students in Outdoor Power Equipment are working on:

• Diagnostics and testing 2 and 4-stroke engines
• Repairs on equipment owned by members of the community
• Working towards earning industry certifications in 2 and 4 stroke engines through STIHL, Briggs & Stratton, and EETC

In addition to going straight to the work force, our graduates have many options after successfully completing their courses! Further your education at a community college, technical school, the military or universities such as:
Universal Technical Institute
Tidewater Community College: Automotive Repair

Careers:

Outdoor Power Equipment Repair Technician
Marine Technician
Automotive Technician
Motorcycle Technician

Internships

All students at the Tech Center have the option to obtain an internship towards the end of their experience here. The philosophy is that there is invaluable knowledge and experience to be gained working side-by-side with a professional in an actual environment. Below are some of the great internships our students have had, thanks to Small Engine Technology!

The following businesses are a sampling of those who have employed our students as interns in engine repair positions:
Land and Coates
Various small engine repair shops

Instructor: Timothy Kennedy