Copyright: 2024

Virginia Assignment Code: 8725

Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 140

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

CTSO: SkillsUSA

Course Description:

Students will have the opportunity to learn how engines function and how to safely maintain and repair small internal-combustion engines used in industries such as lawn and garden, marine, and high-performance power sports (e.g., motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles). Students diagnose and service manual starting systems, ignition systems, cooling systems, and exhaust systems. This program of study qualifies students for entry-level positions in service sales, parts departments, merchandising, shipping and receiving, detailing, and service writing.

Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Note:

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/transportation-distribution-logistics/17627/