Recreational Power Equipment

A program task list is an instructional tool to measure the technical competency of a student. During your enrollment in the Automotive Technology program, you will be taught and assessed on the following tasks:

100 Work Place Safety
200 Basic Electrical Principals and Circuit testing
300 Cooling Systems
400 Fuel Systems
500 Exhaust system
600 Measuring and Trade-Related Mathematics
700 Hand and Power Tools
800 Fasteners
900 Welding, Heating, and Cutting
1000 2 Stroke Cycle Engine
1100 4 Stroke Cycle Engine
1200 Engine Failure Analysis
1300 Starting Systems
1400 Ignition Systems
1500 Charging Systems
1600 Lubrication Systems
1700 Governor Systems
1800 Brake Systems
1900 Clutch and Drive Systems
2000 Parts Management, Invoicing and Record Keeping
2100 Wheels and Chassis Service

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:
1. Uniform shirts https://www.djbspecialties.com/stores/nmtccstore
2. $35 Activity Fee (separate check made payable to “North Montco Technical Career Center” in the amount of $35)

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:
1. Work pants, such as Dickies® and Roebucks®, (can be purchased at Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon, etc. ) ($15-$20)
2. Work boots ($15-$20)
3. Safety glasses (first pair free)

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/ or posted safety and SDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have received and have documented they have received the appropriate safety instruction. Students will complete safety videos and tests before entering the lab to perform tasks.

Potential Safety Hazards:

• Various chemicals that are:
  Flammable, Caustic, Corrosive, Poisonous
• Slippery and unstable compounds
• Greases/lubricants
• Degreasers & Solvents
• Anti-freeze
• Brake fluid
• Fuel

• Manual dexterity
• Heavy lifting/carrying
• Strong eye/hand coordination
• Physical stamina/strength
• Pushing/Pulling
• Good depth and color perception

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 10

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. 

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

Specific Industry Certification:
·     Certified PA State & Emission Inspector
·     OSHA 10-hour Course
·     SP/2 Automotive Safety
·     SP/2 Pollution Prevention

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

Class of 2024 graduation plans:
Post-secondary education in a related field - 80%
Employment in an unrelated field - 20%