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RECREATIONAL POWER EQUIPMENT (CIP Code: 47.0699)
From recreational vehicles and equipment such as snowmobiles, jet skis and motorcycles, to lawn and garden equipment, such as mowers and chain saws, small engines power many machines that make our lives easier and more enjoyable. Recreational Power Equipment is the study of “how and why” machinery operates along with the “whys” of machinery failure and the learning of “how to” diagnose the problems and make proper, efficient repairs. Students will be able to specialize in different areas of repairing and maintaining this equipment.
Instructor: Mr. David Bodzioch (dbodzioch@nmtcc.org)
Please see the tabs below for more detailed information about the program.
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Task List
Curriculum and Occupational Titles:
- The students will each go through the curriculum supporting the following:
Small engine technician
Motorcycle technician
Marine technician
Diesel
What you will learn:
- Internal combustion engines
- Engine troubleshooting/repair
- Power drives
- Transmissions
- Transaxles
- Auxiliary and Implement drives
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
- Maintenance and repair servicing of steering, braking, suspension, wheels and tires, frames and chassis, accessories, and implements
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Equipment/Materials/Uniforms/Other Requirements
The Power and Transportation Cluster includes Automotive Technology, Auto Collision Repair, Diesel Truck Technology, and Recreational Power Equipment.
Safety rules and regulations will be reviewed and posted. Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. State law requires students to wear approved safety glasses in the lab area at all times. If your child already wears prescription glasses, another style of safety glasses is available to wear over his/her glasses. Long hair must be tied back and earrings, necklaces, or jewelry of any type are not permitted to be worn in the lab area at any time. A belt or suspenders must be worn to keep pant legs off the floor, for both safety and for our students to look professional.
From the beginning of the school year, all students will be required to wear a uniform, comparable to one worn in the trade, consisting of a Power and Transportation Cluster uniform shirt, dark blue work pants and hard sole leather shoes. Jeans, sneakers or street shoes are NOT acceptable.
The following items must be purchased at NMTCC:
- Uniform shirts https://www.djbspecialties.com/stores/nmtccstore
- $20 Activity Fee (separate check made payable to “North Montco Technical Career Center” in the amount of $20)
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:
- Work pants, such as Dickies® and Roebucks®, (can be purchased at Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon, etc. ) ($15-$20)
- Work boots ($15-$20)
- Safety glasses (first pair free)
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Safety
Potential Safety Hazards:
- Various chemicals that are:
Flammable, Caustic, Corrosive, Poisonous
- Slippery and unstable compounds
- Greases/lubricants
- Degreasers & Solvents
- Anti-freeze
- Brake fluid
- Fuel
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Physical Criteria
- Manual dexterity
- Heavy lifting/carrying
- Strong eye/hand coordination
- Physical stamina/strength
- Pushing/Pulling
- Good depth and color perception
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Industry Certifications
Possible certifications students may earn:
- NOCTI - Small Engine Technology
- S/P2 Automotive
- S/P2 Safety and Pollution
- Certified Safety Inspector, Cat I
- Certified Safety Inspector, Cat II
- OSHA
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Cooperative Education Opportunities
Cooperative Education allows students to be employed during the school day while gaining meaningful instruction in a technical area, applying classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, and developing life-long career skills. Students may be allowed to go to work for a number of days determined by their teacher and the cooperative education coordinator.
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Honors Course
Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors level course of their CTE program. The Honors course is for 12th-grade students who have demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in their program and who aspire to an advanced level of learning. Students in the Honors course will be exposed to individualized industry-related advanced work, rigorous study of CTE subject matter with embedded academic content, and practical application of knowledge and skills to work-based situations. Students must meet the required prerequisites and submit a completed Academic Teacher Recommendation form during their 11th-grade year to be considered for the Honors level course.
Prerequisites:
100% of POS Tasks
GPA of >90% in CTE program
GPA of >80% in academic courses
Recommendation Form completed by academic teacher
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Career/College
Career possibilities:
- Motorcycle Technician
- Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
- Marine Technician
Career possibilities with additional education:
- Motorcycle Dealer
- Outdoor Power Equipment Professional
- Service Manager
Pathways to College:
- 1:1 Agreements
St. Francis University
University of Northwest Ohio
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Profile of a Graduate
Class of 2022 graduation plans:
Post-secondary education in a related field - 50%
Employment unrelated to the field of study - 50%

