Power Equipment Technology

Michael Smith ~ Instructor 

The Power Equipment course of study/program is a three year program where the student will service, repair and troubleshoot a variety of power products including lawn and garden equipment, motorcycles and ATVs, industrial equipment, and marine engines and systems. Students may specialize in any of four areas of instruction. These areas are Small Gas Engines, Motorcycle Mechanics and ATV Repair, Marine Mechanics, and Industrial Mechanics.

  • Course content and standards are developed from manufacturers, dealerships, associations, and academia. Instruction is provided through hands-on experience, performance labs, interactive automation studios, VCR Videos, CD-romsROMs, and live projects. Factory endorsed curriculum such as Mercury Q-Care, and Briggs and Stratton Vocational Education OHV Training Program are integrated whenever possible.

  • Enrolled students have the opportunity to become a Skills USA member. This enables the student to enter leadership training, run for office and or compete in Skills USA competition.

  • Students completing the course are required to take the N.O.C.T.I. (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute) exam. Students are encouraged to take the Equipment and Engine Training Council endorsed exam from the Outdoor Power Equipment & Engine Association Exam along with other O.E.M. (Original Engine Manufacturers) Programs. Advanced placement is possible through some of these programs.