Shop Repairs for Small Engines

Learn how to diagnose small engine problems and perform shop repairs in this training course.

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Course Status: Not Currently Scheduled

The next offering of this course is tentatively scheduled for January 2023. Please join our email list to be notified when registration opens!

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Course Details

Course Name: Shop Repairs for Small Engines
Course Code: AL0260WA22

Date: January 26, 2022
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm EST (Log-in time: 8:30 am)

Location: Online
Format: Live, instructor-led

Registration Fee: TBD
Multi Person Discount Fee: TBD (Save when you sign up with a colleague!)

Registration Closes: TBD

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Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Course Overview

In this class, instructor Joe Clark will discuss how to handle some basic shop repairs for small engines. He’ll teach you how to debug common problems. He’ll also discuss some more advanced aspects of how engines work.

Who Should Attend?

This class is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning how to handle small engine repairs in the machine shop. Past participants have included:

  • Automotive Techs
  • Department of Public Works Employees
  • Facilities Supervisors
  • Groundskeepers
  • High School Auto Teachers
  • Landscape Business Owners
  • Mechanics

Meet Your Instructor

Joe Clark, Rutgers University

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Joe Clark is the Research Farm Supervisor for the Horticultural Research Farm II at Rutgers. He manages the operations of the farm, including research schedules, irrigation, and equipment. In addition to earning a BS in Environmental Planning, Landscape Industries from Rutgers University, Joe has also received technical training from Toro Factory Service School, Toro Grounds Master School, Bernhard Reel Grinding Seminars, Kohler Small Engine Service School, and Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Service.

Student Reviews

After taking this course: “I will be able to check and diagnose what problems a small engine could have and fix [them].”

– Past Participant

Most useful part of the course: “Learning about all the different types of strokes.”

– Past Participant

Most useful part of the course: “The breakdown and reassembly of the motors.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Shop Repairs for Small Engines was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Shop Repairs for Small Engines course is approved for the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 4 Technical Contact Hours

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Zoom. Registrants will receive more information as we move closer to the course date. On June 13, 2022, they will receive an email with a link to access the course.

Please log into class at 8:00AM (30 minutes before start time) for a brief overview of the online format. The course will start promptly at 8:30AM.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • Laptop or desktop computers are required for this class.
  • Speakers and microphone are not necessary as a call-in option is available.

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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Each registrant will be asked provide a photo of him/herself holding their government-issued photo ID. This is required by credit boards so that you may receive credits for participating in this online course.

  • You will receive a reminder email prior to the start of the class with further instructions. Wait to receive these instructions before you attempt to upload your ID.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • After an OCPE staff member reviews the picture and verifies your identity, you will have access to participate in the course when it begins.

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A $100 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Shop Repairs for Small Engines, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu

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Administrative Assistant: Beth Perez
848-932-7483
beth.perez@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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