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Career Area: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-461-3
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
Outdoor Power Equipment mechanic

Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Service Technician
Parts Manager
Sales Person
Service Writer
Shop Manager

Average Median Wage

$40598

Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Programs

The "Monster Shop" Outdoor Power Equipment Technician program is a partnership between Fox Valley Technical College, Ariens, Briggs and Stratton, Snap-On Tools and Stihl. It is designed to provide students with the technical skills and knowledge to service and maintain small internal combustion engines, equipment chassis, hydraulics, and electrical systems used on zero turn lawnmowers, garden tractors, tillers, snow blowers, generators, chain saws, line trimmers, and blowers. This is a one year, 38-credit technical diploma program. All courses are at the Associate Degree level which allow students to transfer these credits into an Associate of Applied Science or possibly a Bachelor degree. All program courses emphasize practical, hands-on learning. Internships are required as part of the program and students are encouraged to seek employment at OPE service and repair businesses in their area.

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