Small Engine Maintenance Technician
Technical Diploma - 8 credits
30-461-1
CONTACT
Academic Advisor: Tom Raykovich
Advising/Registration Office
University Transfer Center - Room 212
Phone: 715-365-4493 or 365-4501
Email: traykovi@nicoletcollege.edu
Boats, lawn mowers, ATVs, and snowmobiles powered by small gasoline engines are used by a wide variety of people, including those in the recreation industry, outdoor-activity enthusiasts, contractors and homeowners. Both businesses and individuals depend on specialists who can set up, maintain and service this equipment.
About the Program
The Small Engine Maintenance Technician program provides training in the basic operational concepts of lawn, garden and turf maintenance equipment, ATV and snowmobile power and chassis systems, and outboard, I/O and personal watercraft marine power systems. Students will apply component and systems concepts in the basic repair and preventative maintenance strategies associated with the set-up, care, upkeep and repair of this motorized equipment. Students will receive the basic systems and maintenance process understanding needed to continue life-long technical learning in this field.
The Small Engine Maintenance Technician program prepares students for entry-level employment with equipment dealers or manufacturers; in small businesses like engine repair shops, mass merchandisers, or hardware stores; in small engine intensive operations such as golf courses, marinas, landscaping and structural contractors; or for operating their own small engine equipment maintenance and repair service.
Possible Careers
- Marine Motor Maintenance Technician
- Turf, Lawn and Garden Equipment Maintenance Technician
- Snowmobile and ATV Maintenance Technician
Program Outcomes
- Apply safe, efficient and effective work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and small engine repair industry expectations.
- Demonstrate the effective use of industry repair manuals, service, and parts literature in the repair and maintenance of small engine equipment.
- Demonstrate the industry standard applications of selected specialized tools for the small engine maintenance, diagnostic and repair tools and equipment.
- Identify the functional relationships among small engine components and systems.
- Apply preventative maintenance concepts to small engine equipment care and storage.
- Demonstrate basic diagnostic and repair concepts applied to selected small engine, marine engine, equipment power train and chassis systems.
