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Small Engine Mechanics

Pickens Technical College

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 47.0606

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  • Aurora, Colorado

    500 Airport Blvd, Aurora, Colorado, 80011-9307

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisEquipment SelectionJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsMathematics

Abilities

Finger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityNear VisionControl PrecisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionVisualizationInformation OrderingInductive ReasoningOral Expression

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.
  • Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration
  • Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
  • Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests
  • Explain repair procedures to customers.
  • Repair or replace engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, water pumps, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareData base user interface and query softwarePoint of sale POS softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareInventory management 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 pliersBattery load testersBearing retainer wrenchesCarbon scrapersCoil function testersCombination wrenchesCotter pin pullersCrowfoot wrenches

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics49-3053.00
  • Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians49-3051.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Repair records including time, parts, and labor — document accurately under supervisor guidance using shop work-order forms.
  • Hand tools and basic disassembly procedures — follow step-by-step instructions to dismantle small gasoline engines on a shop bench.
  • Engine components such as pistons, gears, and carburetors — identify by name and describe function during supervised inspection tasks.
  • Diagnostic instruments such as compression testers and multimeters — apply under direct supervision to locate obvious engine malfunctions.
  • Routine maintenance tasks including cleaning, oiling, and filter replacement — perform following written checklists on lawn mowers and portable equipment.
  • Feeler gauges and adjustment procedures — use under close supervision to set basic spark plug gaps on standard small engines.
  • Defective or missing parts — recognize common signs of wear during supervised teardown of portable saws and generators.
  • Reassembly sequences for simple single-cylinder engines — follow manufacturer diagrams step by step after supervised repair exercises.
  • Shop safety protocols and personal protective equipment — apply consistently while handling fuel systems and rotating equipment in a training environment.
  • Customer service interactions — respond politely and relay basic equipment drop-off information to customers under the direction of a lead mechanic.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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