Small+Engine+Mechanic

//I would have to take// • small engine repair • Safety in the small engine shop • Tools and measuring instruments • Engine construction • Major systems – fuel, ignition, cooling.
 * Small Engine Mechanic**

//The type of education i would need is//
 * Social Studies
 * Canadian history
 * Science
 * Mathematics
 * English

//Where can I go to school for this?//
 * //Grande Prairie//
 * //B.C//

Small Engine Mechanic are **responsible** for repairing and servicing power equipment that can be ranged from the chainsaws. These types of mechanics work on types of equipment like motorboats,motorcycles, or outdoor power equipment.

To be a small engine mechanic, you would be working in repair shops, but the work environment will be noisy. If you work on boat engine you would be in awkward positions and cramped position.

If you want to be a small engine mechanic you really don;t need your **Certificate** but you should get it anyway, just because if you're trying to apply for a job and one of the employers might as for it.

Employers prefer to hire high school graduates for them to trainee mechanics positions. The graduates will have to know how to read well, Write and they would have to know their math skills really well. Many shops employ high school students for a part time, but during the summer to help students to learn about new equipment.