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Outdoor Power Equipment
Trades & Technology
Cloverdale Campus
Currently unavailable.
Limited
Full-time
E-mail: admissions@kwantlen.ca
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This program is currently unavailable.
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 22 weeks and includes a two week work experience component. Students who complete the Foundation Trades Training (Citation) are eligible for credit for first year apprenticeship technical training.
Upon completion of the Citation, the student may continue towards a Certificate by completing a further three one month blocks of training which may be taken consecutively or over a number of years. These additional courses will also apply to Levels 2, 3, and 4 of ITA’s apprenticeship program. Completion of the Certificate program will prepare the student to write the ITA final exam, which, along with the required hours of work in the trade, is needed to obtain journey person status in the Outdoor Power equipment trade.
These courses will be offered Monday through Friday and will commence late September (Level 1), late October (Level 2), late November (Level 3) and early January (Level 4).
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:
Adequate reading comprehension and math skills as assessed by Kwantlen University College
Satisfactory physical health
Interview with the instructor
Students with mental or physical impairments who may require program or practicum accommodations, should contact the Program Coordinator at 604.598.6134 to discuss required skills and competencies, and a Disability Advisor at 604.599.3233 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.
Safe work practices
Trade resources
Tool use
Fasteners and fittings
Servicing and diagnosing equipment
Maintain good working relationships
Internal combustion engines basics
Basic Electricity
OPET 1100 Safety, Math, & Science for Outdoor Power
OPET 1116 Maintaining Good Working Relations
OPET 1120 Tools, Fasteners and Fittings
OPET 1130 Electricity & Welding, Cutting, & Brazing
OPET 1140 Lubrication and Fuel Systems
OPET 1150 Engines & Service and Repair Equipment
ENGT 1015 Communication Skills for Trades I
The Certificate program is under review.
Students will require appropriate steel-toed safety shoes or boots.
Upon successful completion of these programs, students are awarded either an Outdoor Power Equipment Citation or Certificate.