Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The power sports industry, involving ATVs and UTVs, and turf equipment management are rapidly-growing fields. When something breaks, it needs to be fixed right. Local employers have expressed a need for mechanics with specific skills in turf equipment, small engine repair and outdoor power equipment to maintain and repair professional, commercial and recreational equipment.
Students can be trained and ready for a job in this industry in less than a year.
The technical certificate in Outdoor Power Equipment is a two-semester program that provides students with skills necessary for a variety of jobs in the outdoor equipment and small engine career field. The program provides entry level knowledge and skills to set up, operate, and maintain outdoor equipment and technologies commonly used in the industry, including but not limited to mowing equipment, spraying equipment, small engines, ATV’s, and UTV’s. The 31-credit hour program of study provides students with a technical certificate credential and preparation for future employment in this high demand field.
Details
Hours
31
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE - NAC (NORTH CAMPUS AND SOUTH CAMPUS)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, Arkansas
Local WIB
5025 - Northwest
Name of Credential
Technical Certificate Outdoor Power Equipment
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant
Refund Policy
- Before 4:00 PM on the 5th weekday after the start (2nd day-summer term) 100% of the semester
- Before 4:00 PM on the 10th weekday after the start (3rd day-summer term) 75% of the semester
- Before 4:00 PM on the 15th weekday after the start (4th day-summer term) 50% of the semester
- After 4:00 PM on the 15th weekday after the start none of the semester
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$687.91
In-State Tuition
$5,401.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,088.91
