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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.

Associate in Applied Science

A60240
NC CIP: 47.0605
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POS Approved: Fall 2012

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 118	Mechanical Orientation	2	0	2
HET 125	Preventive Maintenance	1	3	2
	Total:	9	18	15

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
ELN 112	Diesel Electronics System	2	6	4
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	3
HET 116	Air Cond/Diesel Equip	1	2	2
HET 116A	Air Cond/Diesel Equip Lab	0	3	1
HET 119	Mechanical Transmissions	2	2	3
	Total:	8	13	13

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
HET 114	Power Trains	3	6	0	5
HET 233	Suspension and Steering	2	4	0	4
HYD 112	Hydraulics/Med/Heavy Duty	1	2	0	2
Select one:
MAT 115	Mathematical Models	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 140	Survey of Mathematics	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 161	College Algebra	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	8	14	0	14

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
AUB 134	Autobody MIG Welding	1	4	0	3
HET 120	Intro to Mobile Equipment	1	2	0	2
HET 230	Air Brakes	1	2	0	2
MEC 111	Machine Processes I	1	4	0	3
Select one:
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	0	2
	Total:	5	14	0	12

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
HET 218	Tractor Project	1	0	12	5
WLD 112	Basic Welding Processes	1	3	0	2
Select one:
COM 120	Intro Interpersonal Com	3	0	0	3
	OR
COM 231	Public Speaking	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
ENG 115	Oral Communication	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
Select one:
PSY 118	Interpersonal Psychology	3	0	0	3
	OR
PSY 150	General Psychology	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3
	Total:	8	3	12	16

Total Credit Hours: 70

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Select one: ART 111, ENG 125, ENG 131, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

*This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

*General Education Courses*
Written Communication:	COM 120, ENG 111, ENG 114
Oral Communication	COM 231, ENG 115
Behavioral and Social Science:	PSY 118, PSY 150
Humanities and Fine Arts:	ART 111, ENG 125, ENG 131, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, REL 110
Mathematics:	MAT 115, MAT 140, MAT 161
Technology:	CIS 110, CIS 111, ELN 112

A60240