Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician, CoA
Program Code: Heavy Equipment Maint Tech-COA
Program Description
This Certificate of Achievement, Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician, combines with the Diesel General Service Technician Certificate of Achievement to complete the Diesel Equipment Technician AAS adding a deeper level of understanding and experience for systems operations, diagnosis, and repair of heavy equipment. Using the latest technology in diagnosis and repair equipment, this comprehensive training prepares graduates with skills that are in high demand in the diesel repair industry. Combined with the General Service Technician Certificate students will be further prepared to take the ASE T-series of exams and become nationally certified and possibly gain master technician status.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| DT 100 | Introduction to Diesel Technologies | 2 |
| DT 104 | Diesel Equipment Service | 4 |
| Communications | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| DT 102 | Basic Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 4 |
| DT 105 | Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| DT 115 | Diesel/Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems | 4 |
| DT 117 | Advanced Diesel/Heavy Equipment Electronics | 4 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| DT 130 | Heavy Duty Hydraulics | 3 |
| DT 150 | Principles of Diesel Hydraulic Systems | 4 |
| DT 205 | Diesel/Heavy Equipment Drivetrain and Axles | 4 |
| DT 145 | Diesel Brake Systems | 4 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 39 | |
Program Requirements
Certificates of Achievement can be a stepping stone to an associate degree or allow students to enter the workforce. Certificates of Achievement have a general education component.
To earn a Certificate of Achievement, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirments | ||
| Communications | 3 | |
| Human Relations | ||
| Satisfied through embedded curriculum in the following courses: DT 102, DT 104, DT 115, DT 130, DT 145, and DT 150. | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Satisfied through embedded curriculum in the following courses: DT 102, DT 104, DT 115, T 130, DT 145, and DT 150. | ||
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| DT 100 | Introduction to Diesel Technologies | 2 |
| DT 102 | Basic Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 4 |
| DT 104 | Diesel Equipment Service | 4 |
| DT 105 | Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| DT 115 | Diesel/Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems | 4 |
| DT 117 | Advanced Diesel/Heavy Equipment Electronics | 4 |
| DT 130 | Heavy Duty Hydraulics | 3 |
| DT 145 | Diesel Brake Systems | 4 |
| DT 150 | Principles of Diesel Hydraulic Systems | 4 |
| DT 205 | Diesel/Heavy Equipment Drivetrain and Axles | 4 |
| Total Units | 39 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
PSLO1: Analyze and apply the proper heavy equipment components, diagnosis, rebuild, and repair procedures.
PSLO2: Identify, test, and interpret failed heavy equipment components, and apply appropriate repair strategies.
PSLO3: Analyze and apply appropriate workplace skills and tools, including the application of personal and mechanical safety measures in the workplace.
