Outdoor Power Equipment Technician

Students will learn the fundamental technical skills, knowledge, and attitudes to begin work as an apprentice diagnostic and repair technician within the outdoor power equipment trade. Students will use practical shop facilities to gain competence in a range of service operations. Customer relations skills are emphasized. Skills are developed through hands-on shop experience and other activities. Credit will be given for past experience if students can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge.

The program is offered Monday through Friday and will commence with the Citation once a year at the beginning of February. The Citation program will be completed in a period of 20 weeks and includes a two week work experience component. Students who complete the Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT Citation) are eligible for credit for first year apprenticeship technical training. For further information you can also visit the Trades website at www.kwantlen.ca/trades

The outdoor power equipment industry has an ongoing need for skilled and suitably qualified repair technicians. Employment opportunities may be found with franchise dealers, independent service shops, equipment rental firms, golf courses and authorized service depots.

Students must meet either the regular student admission category or the mature student admission category in addition to the following:

Students with mental or physical impairments who may require program or practicum accommodations, should contact the Program Coordinator at 604.599.3352 to discuss required skills and competencies, and a Disability Advisor at 604.599.3233 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.

Students will require appropriate steel-toed safety shoes or boots.

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded an Outdoor Power Equipment Citation.