Heavy Equipment Technician, Transportation Technologies, AAS
Program Code: Heavy Equipment Technician-AAS
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science, Transportation Technologies, Heavy equipment Technician Program trains individuals for apprentice-level positions servicing, repairing, and maintaining medium and heavy equipment vehicles and equipment. The program emphasizes principles of operation, diagnosis and service procedures. Using the latest technology in diagnosis and repair equipment, this comprehensive training prepares graduates with skills that are in high demand in the heavy equipment repair industry.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| DT 100 | Introduction to Diesel Technologies | 2 |
| DT 101 | Basic Diesel Engines | 4 |
| DT 210 | Advanced Diesel Engines | 4 |
| DT 217 | Electronic Diesel Fuel Injection | 4 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| DT 102 | Basic Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 4 |
| DT 115 | Diesel/Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems | 4 |
| DT 117 | Advanced Diesel/Heavy Equipment Electronics | 4 |
| ENG 107 | Technical Communications I (or any other English GE course) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| 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 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| COM 285 | Communication Disabilities and Film (Communications/Diversity) | 3 |
| Science | 3 | |
| US/Nevada Constitutions/Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science | 3 | |
| DT 105 | Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| DT 104 | Diesel Equipment Service | 4 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Requirements
AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees designed for students to enter the workforce.
To earn an AAS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Reqirments | ||
| Communications/English | 6 | |
| Communications | ||
| Required: | ||
| Communication Disabilities and Film | ||
| English | ||
| Recommended: | ||
| Technical Communications I | ||
| Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science | 3 | |
| Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to American Politics | ||
or HIST 111 | Survey of U.S. Constitutional History | |
| Human Relations | (3) | |
| Embedded: DT 101, DT 102, DT 104, DT 115, DT 130, and DT 145 | ||
| Mathematics | (3) | |
| Embedded: DT 101, DT 102, DT 104, DT 115, DT 130, and DT 145 | ||
| Science | 3 | |
| Additional College requirements | ||
| Diversity 1 | (3) | |
| Required: | ||
| Communication Disabilities and Film | ||
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 1 | (3) | |
| Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to American Politics | ||
or HIST 111 | Survey of U.S. Constitutional History | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| DT 100 | Introduction to Diesel Technologies | 2 |
| DT 101 | Basic Diesel Engines | 4 |
| DT 102 | Basic Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 4 |
| DT 104 | Diesel Equipment Service | 4 |
| DT 105 | Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| DT 117 | Advanced Diesel/Heavy Equipment Electronics | 4 |
| DT 115 | Diesel/Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems | 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 |
| DT 210 | Advanced Diesel Engines | 4 |
| DT 217 | Electronic Diesel Fuel Injection | 4 |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Course may also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.
Program Outcomes
PSLO1: Identify and implement safety procedures for diagnosis, service, and repair of all major heavy equipment components and systems.
PSLO2: Analyze and interpret diagnostic and test information to formulate correct repair procedures.
PSLO3: Demonstrate correct repair strategies and techniques by applying knowledge of system operation and demonstrating mechanical skills to accomplish repair tasks.
