Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology

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The curriculum of the Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program is designed to give the student a balance of theory and practical experience gained by diagnosing, servicing, repairing and rebuilding components and live equipment. Diesel technicians repair and maintain the diesel engines that power trains; ships; generators; and the equipment used in highway construction, logging and farming. Technicians also maintain and repair power train, electrical and hydraulic systems used in construction equipment, farm equipment and trucks.

To become a diesel technician, you should have a mechanical aptitude and an affinity for shop work, mathematics and science. Being able to read with understanding is essential because technicians spend a considerable amount of time reading service manuals.

Upon completing the Associate of Applied Science degree, the student may gain employment in service departments of distributors and dealers that sell trucks, farming, logging and construction equipment. Bus lines, railways, and marine industries also employ diesel technicians. Students raise funds to pay the cost of travel, lodging and entry fees in the annual state skills contest.

In addition to the usual books and supplies, students should expect to spend about $3,500 for a professional set of mechanic's hand tools. The official required tool set for Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech students is the SnapOn 9200AGSO tool kit, KRA 2007FPBO 7 drawer roll cabinet (red) and the EEDM525D meter. Students should also budget approximately $100 for uniform and safety apparel to wear in all lab classes.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science degree:

• Follow safe shop practices.
• Inspect, diagnose, conduct failure analysis and perform preventive maintenance inspections during repairs.
• Use service resources effectively.
• Apply fundamental skills and concepts to unfamiliar situations.
• Provide superior customer service, and practice productive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrate proper use and care of shop and personal tools.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Program Requirements

Students must meet or exceed the following placement scores to enter the Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology Program

1. WR 095
2. MTH 060
3. ALS 100

Facilities

The program is conducted in modern, well-equipped classrooms and laboratory/shops. The 25,000-square-foot Heavy Equipment Mechanics/ Diesel facility houses a dynamometer and heavy-duty engine rebuilding lab. Students also have a large area where they can work on trucks, construction equipment and farm equipment.