The small engine repair industry has a rich heritage and exciting future, considering over 16 million small engines are manufactured each year! With the vast amount of new technology and equipment flooding our market on a yearly basis, opportunities for engine repair technicians are quickly growing. Data shows that the estimated service life for these small engines is approximately five years, which brings the estimated annual usage to over 80 million small engines that require maintenance and repair. New technology like fuel injection, liquid cooling, and electrical control systems requires the advanced knowledge and skills that our program provides. For more information, please contact William McKinney.
This program will conclude at the end of the 2017-2018 school-year.
Coursework
Students in our program attend two and a half to three-hour sessions every other day throughout our two-year program. Students earn two credits toward their high school graduation requirements when they successfully complete our courses. They may also test for industry-recognized certification at the end of our program. Mr. William McKinney teaches the following course(s) in accordance with Briggs & Stratton guidelines with a special emphasis on “workplace readiness skills.”
8726 Small Engine Technology II
This intermediate course helps students develop their skills in small engine technology, troubleshooting, and diagnosis.
Students who complete our program will:
- Learn the basic mechanical skills needed to work in the industry, including proper tool use, machinery use, and a strong overall basic mechanical skill set
- Learn and apply theory and “hands-on” repair techniques in our modern lab facility
- Learn and apply the basics of both two and four stroke engines
- Learn in-depth engine theory, including high-performance modifications, porting, and carburetor tuning (basic and high performance)
- Compete in local skills competitions with opportunities for prizes and advanced level contests