VO 8722: Outdoor Power Equipment I

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Subject Area
Technical and Career Education Center
Credits 3
Years
1
Level
High School
Grades
11,
12

This two-year program will introduce students to small engines, motorcycle and marine basics and the knowledge and skills required to service and repair small engines. Students will learn in a state-of-the-art lab on Toro mowers and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and students will even have the opportunity to earn the highly regarded EETC 2-stroke and 4-stroke certifications. The course will also prepare students to service 2 and 4 stroke engines by providing in-depth knowledge of drive lines, hydraulics, hydrostatic transmissions and electrical systems. Students will have the opportunity to become power equipment certified by passing the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) third party examination. The certification is recognized and accepted by the Small Engines industry.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

Certification
Outdoor Power Equipment Program/Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) Certification, NOCTI Assessment-Small Engine Technology
Parent Docs
Outdoor Power Equipment I Parent Doc 2021-2022
Storyboard

 

Unit

The Nature of Technology 

1

 

Outdoor Power Equipment and Society

 1

Design and Engineering in Outdoor Power Equipment 

1

Applying Design Processes in Outdoor Power Equipment

1

Select and Apply  Technology in Outdoor Power Equipment

 5

Focus

Technology is a varied field of study. Students will examine the definition and applications of small internal-combustion engines.

Technology is strong influence on society. Students will understand and describe the impacts of small internal-combustion engines.

Resources are the raw materials of a technological system. Selecting and applying them toward a small engine’s solution solution is essential.

Technology is a tool to assist in solving complex small-engines problems. A systems approach is a framework to design solutions.

The role of technology is diverse. Identifying the role of technology in small engines is essential to an improved understanding.

Transfer  

Goals
  • Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations.
  • Empower students to   be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. 
  • Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.
  • Bridge academic,  employability, and technical skills to prepare students  for emerging occupations. 
  • Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. 
  • Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.
  • Bridge academic,  employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. 
  • Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. 
  • Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.
  • Bridge academic,  
  • employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. 
  • Empower students to be successful citizens,  employees, and leaders in society. 
  • Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.
  • Bridge academic,  
  • employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. 
  • Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. 
  • Explore and pursue industry credentials through the integration of content and work-based learning (WBL).

Unit  

Learning  

Targets
  • Develop an understanding of small internal-combustion engines throughout history. 
  • Identify the purpose and function of SkillsUSA. 
  • Describe the importance and contribution of  construction to society. 
  • Gain a historical perspective of small internal-combustion engines and its  implications. 
  • Appreciate the value of career and technical student organizations through participation.
  • Identify impacts of  small internal-combustion engines. 
  • Use the systems model approach to identify the processes of small internal-combustion engines. 
  • Appreciate the role of small internal-combustion engines in improving the quality of life. 
  • Describe the multiple  pathways in the field of  small internal-combustion engines. 
  • Categorize various types of combustible engines.
  • Identify type and grade of standard, metric, and specialty fasteners.
  • Choose appropriate fastener for the corresponding job.
  • Explain four-stroke engine theory order of operation.
  • Describe the types, purpose, function, and common terminology of four-stroke air-cooled engine components.
  • Utilize a systems approach to solve an engine problem.
  • Disassemble a four-stroke engine.
  • Install oil seals and gaskets.
  • Install a crankshaft.
  • Install piston rings.
  • Install a piston.
  • Replace connecting rods.
  • Install valve train components.
  • Install a camshaft.
  • Install a side cover or sump.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of outdoor power equipment by earning an industry credential. 
  • Service starting system.
  • Service ignition system.
  • Service cooling system.
  • Service governor system.
  • Service exhaust system.
  • Identify construction and estimation activities. 
  • Build a structure using  standard techniques. 
  • Document and perform steps of diagnosing and troubleshooting a small internal-combustion engine.
  • Research a career pathway in internal-combustion engine repair.