Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Career Certificate (PSOPE)

Location(s): South Omaha Campus

Award: Career Certificate

Pathway to Associate Degree: Powersports and Outdoor Power Technology (PSPTA)

Academic Focus Area: Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

Students learn how to maintain, troubleshoot and repair outdoor power and lawn equipment. Students will perform services on modern products using specialty tools and factory test equipment. Students will also learn how to plan and perform repairs according to manufacturers’ recommended procedures.

Graduation Requirements

To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.

Total credit hours required: 24.5

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Course Requirements - 24.5 credits

PSPT 1000 - Basic Engine Principles I 4.5 Credits
PSPT 1100 - Introduction to Powersports Electrical Systems 4.5 Credits
PSPT 1110 - Introduction to Powersports Fuel Systems 4.5 Credits
PSPT 1300 - Outdoor Power Equipment 4.5 Credits
PSPT 1310 - Engine Service and Rebuild 4.5 Credits
PSPT 2900 - Special Topics in Powersports and Outdoor Power Technology Variable Credits

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Diagnose and repair lawn and garden equipment, and outdoor power equipment
Demonstrate an understanding of operating principles for two- and four-cycle engines
Demonstrate an understanding of basic electricity
Service and maintain fuel and carburetor systems, transmissions, and power train systems
Perform complete engine overhauls and basic engine tune-ups