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Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology

Curriculum Description

Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Career Cluster:    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Pathway:               Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair

Program Major    Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology

Pathway Description

Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.

Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen.

Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.

Program Major Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as Heavy Duty Trucks over one ton classification, buses, ships, railroad locomotives, and equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.

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

Associate in Applied Science

A60460 REVISED
NC CIP: 47.0613
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2015

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
HET 110	Diesel Engines	3	9	6
HET 125	Preventive Maintenance	1	3	2
TRN 110	Intro to Transport Tech	1	2	2
TRN 120	Basic Transp Electricity	4	3	5
	Total:	9	17	15

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
ELN 112	Diesel Electronics System	2	6	4
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	3
HET 119	Mechanical Transmissions	2	2	3
TRN 140	Transp Climate Control	1	2	2
TRN 140A	Transp Climate Cont Lab	1	2	2
	Total:	9	12	14

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 110	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	8	14	0	14

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
HET 230	Air Brakes	1	2	0	2
TRN 180	Basic Welding for Transp	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
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3
Select one:
PSY 118	Interpersonal Psychology	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0	0	3
	Total:	6	8	0	13

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
HET 218	Tractor Project	1	12	5
MEC 111	Machine Processes I	1	4	3
WLD 112	Basic Welding Processes	1	3	2
___ ___	English Option	3	0	3
	Total:	6	19	13

Total Credit Hours: 69

Additional Information

2014FA New name and code. Program formerly known as Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology A60240.

English Option - Select one: COM 120, COM 231, ENG 114, ENG 115

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 230, PHI 230, PHI 240, ART 111, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, REL 110

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

A60460 REVISED