Power and Equipment
Power and equipment technology involves the service, testing, management, and sales associated with the agricultural, industrial, construction, and outdoor power and equipment industries.
Pursuing Power and Equipment Technology
Ohio State ATI recommends that students entering the field of power and equipment technology pursue a college preparatory or tech prep curriculum and have an aptitude toward mathematics, science, and mechanical skills.
Students seeking an Associate of Applied Science degree in power and equipment technology enter directly into the program upon completion of their admission requirements. All applicants are strongly advised to arrange a pre-admission conference to acquaint themselves with the various aspects of this major.
Areas of study include engines; agricultural, industrial, construction, outdoor, and horticultural equipment; electronics; hydraulics; power transmissions; computer applications; problem solving; welding and manufacturing processes; and business management and marketing.
This program requires that approximately 40 percent of the credits be earned in the general studies of science, math, communications, and social science. Some of the courses offered in general studies are written expression, oral communication, technical math, business communication, technical physics, and economics.
Technical instruction includes course work in engines, welding, power transmission, electronics, mobile hydraulics, engine diagnosis/repair, equipment dealership management, diesel engine systems, and mobile heating/air conditioning.
To obtain the Associate of Applied Science degree in power and equipment technology from Ohio State ATI, students must complete a minimum of 104 quarter credit hours with a cumulative point-hour ratio of 2.00 or above. They must satisfactorily complete a prescribed curriculum which includes at least 58 quarter credit hours in technical studies and 46 quarter credit hours in basic and general studies. A minimum of 45 quarter credit hours must be earned through regular course work at the institute, exclusive of an internship.
Because of their diverse and related interests, many students choose to pursue a dual major during their academic studies at Ohio State ATI. This can serve to broaden professional opportunities and educational experience. Students who decide to follow this curriculum track are urged to work closely with their academic advisors.
Internships
Students in the power and equipment technology program complete an internship of 10 weeks of full-time employment in their field of study. Ohio State ATI helps students find appropriate internship positions in both Ohio and other states. Students are paid for their employment, graded on their job performance, and awarded academic credit.
Career Prospects in Power and Equipment Technology
Graduates enter the work force in careers involving the purchase, utilization, development, maintenance, repair, and sales of agricultural, outdoor, horticultural, construction, and industrial equipment. Students become service technicians, service managers, parts managers, maintenance supervisors, sales representatives, product development and test technicians, and equipment specialists.
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For questions, please contact:
Office of Admissions
(800) 647-8283 (Ohio only) or (330) 287-1327
Email: ati@osu.edu
Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science
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A Quick Glance at Curriculum
You'll be equipped for a great career with a degree from Ohio State ATI's Power and Equipment program. Our graduates work across the power and equipment industries, as service technicians, maintenance supervisors, equipment specialists and sales representatives.
And you'll feel the power of your new career quickly, as you rebuild an engine or take apart a hydraulic lift system under the supervision of instructors who know the field top to bottom.
Sample Curriculum
First Year
Autumn Quarter- Intro to Power and Equipment
- Shop Skills Practicum
- Technical Mathematics I
- First-Year Written Composition
- Personal and Career Orientation
- Intro to Microcomputers
- Word Processing Applications
Winter Quarter- Engine Diagnosis & Repair
- Technical Mathematics II
- Technical Physics I
- Essentials of Oral Communication
Spring Quarter- Basic Electricity and Controls
- Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning
- Welding and Metal Fabrication
- Basic Hydraulic Systems
- Technical Physics II
Summer QuarterSecond Year
Autumn Quarter- Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Business Communication or Technical Reporting
- Intro to Chemistry I
- Social science elective
- Technical Physics II
Winter Quarter- Diesel Engine Systems
- Methods of Power Transmission
- Equipment Dealership Management
- Spreadsheet Applications
- Social science elective
- Business elective
Spring Quarter- Performance of Mobile Power Units
- Fluid Conveyance, Fluids, & Filters
- Problem Solving Using Systems Approaches
- General Economics
- Humanities elective
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