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Credentials for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

30 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $46,560. See full occupation profile →

Course

Aircraft Engine and Propeller Theory

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Install aircraft hardware, using proper tools for each taskExplain how reciprocating engines work from intake to exhaust, describing engine partsExplain the theory and operation of aircraft propellersDemonstrate procedures of ground operation to prepare for marshaling, hangaring, and flightDescribe basic aircraft servicing techniquesDemonstrate use and proper care of tools for aircraft engine and propeller maintenance
Course

Aircraft Turbine Engines

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain how turbine engines work and how they differ from reciprocating enginesInspect and install aircraft hardware related to turbine enginesExplain uses, care, and installation of turbine hardwareDemonstrate use and proper care of tools for aviation turbine engine inspection and maintenancePerform basic turbine engine servicing techniquesExplain the steps and key items to note during turbine engine inspection
Associate's Degree

Associate In Applied Science - Motor/Marine Technology

Bates Technical College
Certification

Battery Maintenance & Engine Starting

National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification

Battery Starting & Charging System Diagnostics

National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification

Battery Starting and Charging

National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Identify starting and charging equipmentOperate charging equipment safelyInterpret battery system dataMaintain tools and equipmentClassify batteriesKnowledge of battery construction and operation
Certificate

Briggs and Stratton Technician

Briggs and Stratton, Inc (BASCO)
AL
Certificate

Certificate of Competency - Chassis/Electrical

Bates Technical College
Certificate

Certificate of Competency - Engine And Electrical

Bates Technical College
Certificate

Certificate of Training - Electrical

Bates Technical College
Certification

EETC Principles of Small Engine Technology Certification

Equipment & Engine Training Council - EETC
Explain four-stroke engine operation and define normal combustion in small enginesIdentify and explain the purpose of four-stroke engine components including cooling systems, lubrication systems, and oilAnalyze fuel systems including carburetors, fuel delivery methods, and engine management in four-stroke enginesApply emission standards and explain engine servicing and warranty requirements related to emissions in small enginesIdentify and analyze electrical ignition systems, spark plugs, and engine charging and starting systems in four-stroke enginesExplain mechanical and electronic governor function in four-stroke engines
Certificate

Motorcycle Repair Mechanics

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Certificate

Motorcycle Technician

City College of San Francisco
Associate's Degree

Motorcycle Technician

City College of San Francisco
Certificate

OPE Fuel and Chassis Systems

North Arkansas College
Certificate

OPE Powertrain Systems

North Arkansas College
Certificate

Outdoor Power Equipment

North Arkansas College
Short-Term Certificate

Power Equipment Maintenance Technician

Red Rocks Community College
Associate's Degree

Power Equipment and Powersports Vehicle Technology

Red Rocks Community College
Certificate

Power Sports Engines Technology

Arkansas State University-Beebe
Short-Term Certificate

Powersports Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Red Rocks Community College
Course

Residential and Commercial Power Equipment

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Diagnose frame and sheet metal problems in power equipmentDiagnose cutting-deck problems in power equipmentDiagnose chain saw problems and explain how the problems were identifiedDiagnose string trimmer problemsDiagnose tiller problemsDiagnose output problems in generators
Short-Term Certificate

Small Engine Mechanic and Repairer

Gadsden State Community College
Certificate

Small Engine Mechanics

Pickens Technical College
Short-Term Certificate

Small Engine Mechanics

Pickens Technical College
Certificate

Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

Jefferson Community and Technical College
Diploma

Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

Jefferson Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate

Small Engine Repair

Coastal Alabama Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Small Engine Repair

Wallace Community College - Dothan
Certificate

Small Engines

American River College
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