Overview
Program Coordinator: Bert O’Neal – robertooneal@cltcc.edu
Program Description
The purpose of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical hands-on experience to prepare individuals to maintain and repair outdoor power equipment such as outboard motors, lawnmowers, chainsaws, motorcycles, rotary tillers, all-terrain vehicles, portable electric generators, compact diesel engines, and small garden tractors, as well as the use of technical manuals.
Diploma
TD – Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
Exit Points
CTC – OPET Technician I
CTS – OPET Technician II
Program Curriculum
Curriculum
|
Course No.
|
Course Title
|
Lecture
|
Lab
|
Total Credit Hrs.
|
Total Clock Hrs.
|
|
OPET 1111
|
Occupational Introduction & Safety
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
60
|
|
OPET 1121
|
Basic Tools & Repair Techniques
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
60
|
|
OPET 1131
|
Shop Management
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
75
|
|
OPET 1141
|
Engine Principles
|
1
|
3
|
4
|
150
|
|
OPET 1151
|
Fuel Systems
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
105
|
|
|
CTC – OPET TECHNICIAN I
|
|
|
14
|
450
|
|
OPET 1161
|
Engine Lubrication & Cooling Systems
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
60
|
|
OPET 1221
|
Basic Electricity
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
105
|
|
OPET 1231
|
Charging Systems
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
75
|
|
OPET 1241
|
Ignition Systems
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
75
|
|
OPET 1251
|
Starting Systems
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
60
|
|
OPET 1261
|
Drive Train
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
75
|
|
JOBS 2450
|
Job Seeking Skills
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
30
|
|
|
CTS – OPET TECHNICIAN II
|
|
|
32
|
930
|
|
CPTR 1000
|
Introduction to Computers
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
45
|
|
OPET 1311
|
Hydraulics & Brakes
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
75
|
|
OPET 1321
|
Generators
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
75
|
|
OPET 1331
|
Frames, Suspension, and Decks
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
75
|
|
OPET 1341
|
Systems Troubleshooting
|
2
|
2
|
4
|
120
|
|
OPET 2111
|
Outboard Engine Overhaul
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
75
|
|
OPET 2121
|
Motorcycle Engine Overhaul
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
75
|
|
OPET 2131
|
Lawn & Garden Engine overhaul
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
75
|
|
OPET 2141
|
All-Terrain Vehicle Engine Overhaul
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
75
|
|
OPET 2151
|
Lawn & Garden Diesel Engine Overhaul
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
75
|
|
OPET 2161
|
Personal Watercraft Engine Overhaul
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
75
|
|
|
TD – OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN (TD- OPTT)
|
|
|
58
|
1770
|