Copyright: 2021
Virginia Assignment Code: 8725
Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11
Duration: 36 weeks
Hours: 140
Prerequisites: None
CTSO: SkillsUSA
Course Description:
Students learn 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/receiving, detailing, and service writing in small engine repair labs, parts and inventory departments, service writing departments, and in sales positions. The program also prepares students for enrollment in two-year technical schools.
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: