Small Engine Repair Specialist | Northwood Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringEquipment SelectionOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyEducation and Training

Abilities

Finger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityNear VisionControl PrecisionVisualizationProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral Comprehension

Tasks

Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verif
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePoint of sale POS software

Tools

Adjustable gap spark testersAllen wrench setsAutomatic center punchesBall peen hammersBattery terminal cleanersBearing driversBreaker barsCam bearing plug gaugesCamshaft bearing driversCamshaft bearing pullersCarburetor pressure gaugesChannel lock pliersCharging system testersCoil testersCombination pliers

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-3053.00	Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

Work orders and parts records — complete independently and accurately in shop management or point-of-sale software after each routine repair.
Diagnostic instruments including vacuum gauges and timing lights — operate with moderate oversight to isolate ignition and fuel-system faults on familiar engine types.
Carburetors, magnetos, and water pumps — remove, inspect, and replace using hand tools with limited supervision on standard lawn mowers and compressors.
Valve clearances, distributor points, and carburetor settings — adjust to manufacturer specifications using feeler gauges on a variety of small four-stroke engines.
Routine ignition-system tune-ups including points, plug gap, and timing — complete within expected service times on common residential outdoor power equipment.
Cylinder honing and basic engine reconditioning steps — perform under periodic supervision to restore worn cylinders to serviceable tolerance.
Repaired engines — test-run and verify performance against baseline specifications before releasing equipment to customers.
Parts availability and pricing — research using supplier databases and communicate estimated costs and turnaround times to customers.
Two-stroke and four-stroke engine differences — apply working knowledge to select correct service procedures for portable saws, trimmers, and generators.
Equipment-selection decisions for replacement components — make independently by matching specifications from service manuals for standard repair jobs.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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