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Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a certified examiner or master technician in the trade. Study draft only.
Small Engine & Power Equipment
3–6 mo full-time · 900 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-27): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPEtrade math and measurementtechnical reading and career skills2-stroke and 4-stroke engine theory, diagnosis, and repaircarburetion, fuel delivery, and fuel system servicesmall-engine electrical systems, ignition, and starting circuitsservice and repair of walk-behind and riding mowers, portable generators, and chainsawsintroduction to motorcycle and ATV powertrains and basic servicehands-on capstone repair projectsupervised externship at a power equipment dealership or service centerEETC and OEM certification exam preparation
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 900 clock hours · tuition $9,660 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| EETC Certification | Industry certification | Equipment & Engine Training Council |
| OEM (Briggs/Stihl/Honda) | Vendor certification | the equipment manufacturer |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Automotive: Small Engine & Power Equipment → Automotive Technology → Auto Body & Collision → Diesel & Heavy Truck
