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Are you a detailed person who has an interest in how things work? Check out Outdoor Power Equipment , a two-year, six credit program, where you will learn many of the skills the OPE industry is seeking in qualified technicians! You will learn in a state-of-the-art lab on Toro mowers and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and you will even have the opportunity earn the highly regarded EETC 2-stroke and 4-stroke certifications!

 


 

You will gain skills related to any one of the following careers. Check out the links to see starting salaries and statistics!

In addition to going straight to the work force, our graduates have many options
after successfully completing their courses! Further your education at a community college, technical school or university:

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OPE Repair Technician
Motorcycle Technician
Marine Technician

Automotive Technician

Universal Technical Institute:
TCC: Automotive Repair

 

 

All students at the Tech Center have the option to obtain an internship towards the end of their experience here. The philosophy is that there is invaluable knowledge and experience to be gained working side-by-side with a professional in an actual environment. Below are some of the great internships our students have had, thanks to Outdoor Power!

 

Land and Coates
Southside Harley Davidson


Right now students in OPE are working on:

Customizing new Harley Davidson motorcycles
Working on equipment from real customers
Working on marine engines
Working towards earning industry certifications in 2 and 4 stroke engines through EETC

 

Students in OPE are saying:

"OPE is FUN!"
"This class prepares you for the world!"
"OPE offers us many different avenues to find our careers!"
"The Tech Center treats us like adults."
"I love being an intern."
"OPE works on the coolest projects!"

 

 

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