Power Equipment Technology Certificate is a Certificate program offered by Dallas College in Lancaster, TX. Tuition is $2,772 total.
Program Overview
This program is designed to train students to meet entry-level technician requirements in the field of outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanical industries. This will include theory, diagnosis, repair, overhaul, and maintenance of engine and accessories used on lawn mowers, garden tractors, chain saws, recreational ATV/UTV, and other small engine powered equipment. Included in this program is the study of fuel, electrical systems, engine overhaul, tune-up, drive systems, and other related equipment service. Throughout the entire program an emphasis is placed on accepted shop techniques used throughout the powered equipment industry. Courses that complete the Power Equipment Technology Certificate and the Power Equipment Occupational Skills Award (OSA) are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Curriculum
Dallas College publishes a semester-by-semester pathway for this credential totalling 28 semester credit hours across 9 courses, listed below. The pathway is an example sequence, not a contract; the official requirements are in the college catalog.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Admission Requirements and Process
Credential type: Level 1 Certificate.
Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
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- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide