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Power Equipment Technology Certificate
Program Available at:
- Cedar Valley
Transferrable to:
- University of Texas Dallas (UTD)
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Power Sports and Equipment Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Power Sports and Equipment Technology-Power Equipment Technology Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a certificate in Power Equipment Technology. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This program is designed to train students to meet entry-level technician requirements in the field of outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanical industries. This will include theory, diagnosis, repair, overhaul, and maintenance of engine and accessories used on lawn mowers, garden tractors, chain saws, recreational ATV/UTV, and other small engine powered equipment. Included in this program is the study of fuel, electrical systems, engine overhaul, tune-up, drive systems, and other related equipment service. Throughout the entire program an emphasis is placed on accepted shop techniques used throughout the powered equipment industry. Courses that complete the Power Equipment Technology Certificate and the Power Equipment Occupational Skills Award (OSA) are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 28 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
SMER 1428 – Small Engine Service Principles (Course also applies to OSA)
SMER 1431 – Small Engine Maintenance and Repair (Course also applies to OSA)
SMER 1437 – Small Engine Four Stroke Engine (Course also applies to OSA)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Power Equipment Occupational Skills Award.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course or practicum course.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 2
SMER 1425 – Small Engine Electrical Systems
SMER 1438 – Small Engine Drive Systems
MTRC 1421 – ATV/UTV Systems
SMER 1191 – Special Topics in Small Engine Mechanic and Repairer
CHOOSE ONE:
- SMER 1380 – Cooperative Education-Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician This is the capstone course for this award. OR
- SMER 1366 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician This is the capstone course for this award.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Power Equipment Technology Certificate.
Total Hours: 16
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 28 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS