Copyright 2018

Course Code: 8021

Suggested Grade Level: 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 

Duration: 18 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:

This course offers an intensive study of the operation, maintenance, and repair of small gasoline engines. Instructional topics include principles of the operation of internal combustion engines, repair and service procedures, and disassembly, overhaul, and reassembly. Instruction includes the operation of two-stroke and four-stroke engines commonly found on lawn mowers, garden tractors, snow blowers, rotary tillers, chainsaws, and other equipment. Additionally, this course incorporates classroom and laboratory activities to emphasize leadership through opportunities in FFA and supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs). 

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.