You can complete ICS Canada’s online Small Engine Repair Career Diploma course in as little as four months. With ICS Canada you can train to take the first step towards a new career at home and at a pace that’s right for you.
You’ll learn how to troubleshoot and repair small gasoline engines with hands-on exercises and tools, as well as disassemble and rebuild all types of small engines, including two-stroke, four-stroke, outboard, and riding mower engines.¹
Computer Specifications
As you know this is an online academic program. This means you will need access to high-speed internet to begin your program. In addition, you will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows 10® or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running macOS® or later, and an email account to complete your program.
We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
In order to further enhance your performance in this field, ICS has researched and recommended specific practical activities designed to complement your course work.
To ensure that you acquire the manual skills which are important in this program area, we encourage you to follow all of the course instructions.
Every province/territory has its own apprenticeship requirements in certain trade and technical areas. In a particular field, it may be necessary for the graduate to complete an apprenticeship before he/she is qualified to practice in their field.
To view a Small Engine Repair sample lesson, click here.
Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) exams are voluntary international certification exams taken through the Equipment & Engine Training Council. The only way to become OPE-certified is to successfully complete these certification exams. This program includes the OPE Certification Exam Prep Book to help you prepare for the two and four-stroke engine OPE examinations.
Fix My Hog Video Resources
Students enrolled in the Small Engine Repair Program are eligible for discounted rates for the Fix My Hog online garage full of premium online how-to videos. This video resource site can serve as a supplement to your ICS Canada program, but is not required to complete your course. Learn more about this offer here.
Small engine repair mechanics maintain and repair a variety of small engines, ignition systems, and fuel systems. Here are a few qualities that effective small engine repair technicians have in common:
"I chose to further my education and accounting knowledge with ICS Canada while working as an accounting clerk, which allowed me to move up within the company at which I am currently working. Studying with ICS Canada was a great experience, and the instructors were very helpful when it came to resolving any issues I had while studying."
"I have taken three diploma courses with ICS Canada. It has been very rewarding and challenging. I love to increase my knowledge level and share experiences. ICS Canada is great. Enrol! The contact with them is always very pleasant. You feel like a part of the ICS team."
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What certifications are linked to the Small Engine Repair program?
Students are eligible to sit for numerous certification examinations upon completion of the Small Engine Repair training program. Students also receive preparatory materials for the Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) two and four-stroke engine certification tests through the Equipment & Engine Training Council. OPE certification is a voluntary international certification designation. The only way to become OPE-certified is to successfully complete the certification exams. This program contains the OPE Certification Exam Prep Book to help you prepare for OPE two and four-stroke engine certification examinations.
¹ In order to enhance your performance in this field. ICS Canada has researched and recommended specific practical activities designed to complement your coursework. To ensure that you acquire the manual skills which are important in this program area, we encourage you to follow all of the course instruction.