Small engine mechanics need knowledge in the following areas:

• Mechanical: The design, use, and repair of machines and tools.
• Customer and Personal Service: Providing special services to customers based on their needs.
• English Language: The meaning and use of the English language.
• Engineering and Technology: How to use computers and rules of engineering to design and produce goods and services.
• Education and Training: The methods of teaching and learning.
• Transportation: The methods and costs for moving people, goods, and materials.
• Sales and Marketing: The methods for selling products and services.