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Industry Description:
The growth and expansion of the home and recreation industries nationwide have created a growing need for qualified technicians to service, manage and sell equipment specific to this industry. Opportunities abound for technicians in various settings including golf courses, landscaping businesses, parks and recreation departments, rental outfits, dealerships, consumer equipment, and motorcycle dealers. |
Program Overview:
*NEW* Information on the new Web-based Outdoor Power Equipment program at Walla Walla Community College.
The Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Program provides intensive career preparation through interactive web-based classroom instruction with live shop, hands-on application either on-campus or off-campus, with the off-campus students learning in on-the-job environments. The program is certified by the national Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) and is led by an EETC certified instructor. Students prepare technical knowledge and mechanical skills necessary to service, troubleshoot and repair today's sophisticated recreational, residential and commercial outdoor power equipment using the competencies and national testing provided by the EETC. Training materials and equipment are provided through cooperative agreements with regional dealerships, national manufacturers, and the local community. Curriculum is reviewed by the Outdoor Power and Turf Equipment Technician advisory board which is composed of local and regional industry members.
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Program Options:
Students may earn a Certificate as an Outdoor Power and Turf Equipment Technician upon completion of three quarters of course instruction. |
Entrance Requirements:
Depending upon placement testing, students may need to complete additional computer classes as a prerequisite to entering the program. It is recommended that the student contact the lead instructor regarding appropriate program placement to determine specific quarter start in the program. While students may enter the program fall, winter or spring quarter, due to course sequencing it is recommended to begin in the fall. A placement test and mechanical reasoning test offered by the Student Development Center must be completed prior to admittance to the program. |
Other Information:
For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment, see http://www.wtb.wa.gov/etp. |
A summer co-op internship enables students to expand their educational experience and technical abilities with practical, hands-on, everyday learning and work experience. The internship placement is open to the student's choice, with the instructor’s approval and guidance.
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