Small Engine Repair
Training Certificate
Overview
From lawnmowers to go-carts, to weed-eaters – if it has a small engine, learn to troubleshoot, repair, and even rebuild if necessary. The practical, hands-on learning experience from this course will provide benefits that last a lifetime. Whether you repair small engines for a living or just keep up with your own equipment, the class will easily pay for itself many times over. In about six weeks, you can have a working knowledge of types and operation of small engines, engine service, and repair of outdoor power equipment. Small engine repair professionals can earn over $20 an hour with experience.
A list of tools with a cost of approximately $100-150 will be given on the first day of the class.
How to Enroll
To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!
School of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades (AMST) programs involve hands-on learning in specialized labs, so class sizes are intentionally kept small to ensure safety and individualized instruction. So, AMST programs fill quickly each semester.
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Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some class sessions are scheduled on-campus, while others are conducted online or virtual. |
| Online | Class is conducted 100% online. Projects and assignments follow defined due dates while allowing for self-directed work on your schedule. |
*Delivery methods vary from semesters to semester. Use the filters on the Course Search to find what location or method works for you.
| CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
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| 4.50 | 45 |
Small Engine Mechanic Gain a working knowledge of types and operation of small engines, engine service, repair of outdoor power equipment, engine tune-up procedures, and troubleshooting methods, engine failure analysis, engine performance measurement, engine system and engine rebuild procedures.Lots of hands-on learning/training.
ID: CESME-506 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$525.00 |
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Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$525.00
Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Enter the Workforce
Work for yourself or for a small business repairing gas trimmers, chainsaws, push riding mowers, and more.