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Introduction to Small Engines

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Introduction to Small Engines | Employment Allrounder - Trade Pathway Program

Get hands-on with the basics of looking after small engines. This practical, non-accredited program introduces participants to the parts and operation of small garden engines and the simple maintenance that can help keep equipment working properly.

Hands-on, practical learning in a supportive environment

Work with common small-engine garden equipment

Learn basic inspection, care and preventative maintenance

No previous small-engine knowledge required

FUNDING STATEMENT

Introduction to Small Engines

is funded under the NSW Government's Adult and Community Education (ACE) program.

COURSE DETAILS

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This practical, hands-on course introduces participants to small garden engines, lawn mowers and whipper snippers. Learn about small-engine operation and preventative maintenance, using and maintaining hand tools, personal protective equipment, and working safely in a workshop environment.

Participants will also develop practical skills in planning and undertaking a trades project and working effectively in a trades environment.

Who It's For Expand

This course may be suitable for:

  • People interested in learning basic small-engine maintenance
  • People who use lawn mowers and other small-engine garden equipment
  • People who enjoy practical, hands-on learning
  • Anyone wanting to build confidence caring for and maintaining their own equipment
What You'll Learn Expand
  • Small-engine basics: understand what a small engine is and how it works
  • Parts and components: identify the major parts of a small engine and understand their purpose
  • Preventative maintenance: understand why regular maintenance matters and carry out basic maintenance tasks
  • Inspection and care: learn how to inspect and care for major small-engine components
  • Hand tools: learn how to use and maintain common hand tools safely
  • Workshop safety: learn how to work safely in a workshop environment and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Working in trades: develop practical skills for working effectively in a trades environment
  • Planning a trades project: learn how to plan and undertake a practical trades project
  • Storage: learn how to prepare a small engine for storage
Course Delivery Expand

Send an Enquiry to your local campus to find out more about course duration and delivery format.

Funding Expand

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility conditions apply.

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Six students stand outdoors beside lawnmowers during CCNI’s Introduction to Small Engines workshop at Moree Campus, where learners developed practical maintenance and workshop skills in a hands-on community learning environment.

How Local Learner ‘Cracker’ Helped Bring Learning To Life

Latest News Learner Craig ‘Cracker’ Whitfield got behind Moree’s Small Engines course by organising donated mowers for fellow students to use during […]

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Name Start Date End Date Location
Introduction to Small Engines (261013INV) 13/10/2026 03/11/2026 Inverell Campus
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