The curriculum includes: the operation and repair of all sizes and brands of air cooled engines and the equipment, water cooled outboards, inboard, and stern drives.

The freshmen will learn the basics of outdoor power equipment service with the emphasis on safety and proper use of tools. They will learn and understand the safe use and introduction to power and machine tools along with safety in a shop environment. Students will be familiarized with component names and the fundamentals of a two (2) and 4 (4) cycle engine operation. Freshmen will disassemble and assemble both 2 and 4 cycle engines. They will learn minor troubleshooting of engines, which in turn will lead to minor tune-ups. Students will be taught the proper use and maintenance of outdoor power equipment. The Freshmen will learn the function of working safely in the shop environment. We will be certain that all students understand and recognize all designs of four stroke engines. We will demonstrate to the student simple diagnosis and tune-up on single cylinder engines. Freshmen will also learn about hand and power shop equipment, fire control, and use of extinguisher equipment. Students will learn how to identify various engine makes and models, how to utilize parts, books, microfiche as well as repair manuals and the use of computers to research information. Students will become proficient in the dismantling and re-assembly of single cylinder four stroke engines.

The Sophomores should be able to rebuild any four or two cycle engine. We will familiarize the student in the reading of measuring tools, such as simple and precision will be introduced. They will learn about valve work, engine cylinder reconditioning, complete engine rebuilding and the use of special tools. The basic theory of all designs of two-stroke cycle engine will be taught. Carburetor principles and design, plus the repair and rebuilding of all will be introduced. They will also learn about governor assemblies and adjustment. The sophomores will be instructed in how to properly read measuring instruments, micrometers, inside calipers, etc. Basic engine rebuilding will be introduced with hands on training in the classroom. As the student progresses into the second year, the principles of design of carburetion will be offered. Students will repair carburetors, governor assemblies and adjustments. Basic theory of all two-cycle engines and engine valve work will be presented to all students. Chainsaw service and chain sharpening will also be covered.

The Juniors will learn basic electrical theory and understand and be able to adjust all types of ignition systems, basic electrical instruments, and electrical trouble shooting. Students will learn basic welding skills, soldering, brazing and some arc welding. The introduction of power transmission systems, gears, belts, and chain will be given. The students will also learn to work on motorcycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles and other recreational vehicles to and four cycle. The Juniors will be required to learn basic electrical theory, including and understanding all types of ignition systems, electrical instruments, and trouble shooting. Power transmission systems have been donated by area businesses, and the Juniors will have the opportunity to have hands on training on dismantling and re-assembling power trains. During the third quarter students will learn about repairing generators and recreation vehicles. Computers will be used for parts inventory and work order simulation and how to fill out warrantee paper work.

The Seniors will learn about Marine Engines using our Mercruiser stern drive unit, also marine cooling systems checking and rebuilding. Lower unit dismantling and repair will also be taught. We will also introduce the students to marine outboard both single and multi-cylinder and test running them in our test tank. Basic Diesel theory and design and complete tune-ups and adjustments are also taught. The advanced student will also be able to bore cylinders and rebuild crankshafts. This year, marine engines are introduced to the students to diagnose and repair. Water pump systems, lower unit gear assemblies, and shifting are all part of the marine course. Midway through the year, students will begin learning about basic diesel theory and design. Seniors will continue to completely rebuild hone, measure four cycle and two cycle engines. Small engine students compete yearly in statewide and nation wide competition in our school's V.I.C.A. Program.