CTE Courses
- Animal Science
- Audio-Visual Production
- Automotive Technology
- Carpentry and Construction Trades
- Collision Repair and Auto Body Technology
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Human Services
- Enriching Learning with Nanotechnology
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Media Communications Technology
- Medical Assisting
- Natural Resources
- New Vision - Education Professions
- New Vision - Health Professions
- Power Equipment Technology
- Pre-Engineering and CADD
- Product Design and Manufacturing
- Welding and Metal Fabrication
- Animal Science
- Audio Visual Production
- Automotive Technology
- Carpentry and Construction Trades
- Collision Repair and Auto Body Technology
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Human Services
- Fundamental Building Systems
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Media Communications Technology
- Medical Assisting
- Natural Resources
- New Vision - Education Professions
- New Vision - Health Professions
- Power Equipment Technology
- Pre-Engineering and CADD
- Product Design and Manufacturing
- Welding and Metal Fabrication
Power Equipment Technology
Teachers
David Thiel
Ellicottville Center
Power Equipment Technology combines the challenge of solving a mechanical problem and making a piece of power equipment perform. In this two-year program, students learn about the basic internal combustion engine theory (both gas and diesel), as well as gain practical experience with heavy equipment operation, preventative maintenance, reconditioning, and troubleshooting. Farm machinery and small engine repair are also covered. PET is designed to provide students with a basic set of mechanical skills. This skill set will allow students to branch out into many different mechanical career fields including: Power Sports, Small Engine/Consumer Products Service, Agricultural/Construction/Truck Repair, Welding/Metal Fabrication, and Heavy Equipment Operation.
Things You Get To Do
- Change ignition system, rebuild the charging, starting and fuel systems on 1939 Ford Firetruck
- Re-build the cylinder head on a Massey-Ferguson #285 Farm Tractor
- Perform a fuel system repair on snow blower for community organization
Where It Can Lead
- Agricultural Equipment Technician
- Construction Equipment Technician
- Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
- Powersport Technician
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Heavy Truck Repair Technician
What You Can Earn
- New York State Technical Endorsement on High School Diploma
- OSHA Safety Certification
Go To College With Credits
- Alfred State College
- Ohio Technical College
- Pennsylvania College of Technology
- SUNY Cobleskill
Where It's Held
- Career and Technical Education Center at Ellicottville
5550 Route 242 E. Ellicottville, NY 14731-0690 | 716-376-8300opens phone dialer
Skills Learned in Class
- Ellicottville