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Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology

Curriculum Description

The Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to service, troubleshoot and repair medium and heavy duty vehicles.

The course work includes the purpose, construction features and principles of operation of medium and heavy duty vehicles.

Graduates of the curriculum should qualify for entry-level employment opportunities in a dealership, fleet shop or independent garage as a technician. Graduates that have met the work experience requirement should also be prepared to take the ASE certification exam.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Diploma

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POS Approved: Fall 2011

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
HET 110	Diesel Engines	3	9	6
HET 112	Diesel Electrical Systems	3	6	5
HET 125	Preventive Maintenance	1	3	2
HET 230	Air Brakes	1	2	2
	Total:	8	20	15

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ELN 112	Diesel Electronics System	2	6	0	4
HET 116	Air Cond/Diesel Equip	1	2	0	2
HET 119	Mechanical Transmissions	2	2	0	3
Select one:
ENG 101	Applied Communications I	3	0	0	3
	OR
ENG 111	Expository Writing	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
Select one:
MAT 101	Applied Mathematics I	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 115	Mathematical Models	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	10	12	0	15

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
HET 114	Power Trains	3	6	5
HET 233	Suspension and Steering	2	4	4
HYD 112	Hydraulics/Med/Heavy Duty	1	2	2
	Total:	6	12	11

Total Credit Hours: 41

Additional Information

*General Education Courses*
Written Communication:	ENG 101
Mathematics:	MAT 101
Technology:	ELN 112

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