Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology Diploma - CIP Code: 47.0613

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This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals in developing the basic knowledge and skills needed for employment in diesel powered medium and heavy-duty vehicles.

Students will learn the purpose, construction features, and principles of operation of medium and heavy-duty vehicles.

Graduates should qualify for entry level employment as a technician in a dealership, fleet shop, or independent garage.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Heavy Equipment & Transport diploma, the graduate shall be able to:

Repair medium to heavy-duty diesel engines
Replace diesel engine components
Repair medium to heavy-duty vehicle mechanical systems such as drive train, suspension and steering, and braking systems
Repair medium to heavy-duty vehicle electrical and electronic systems and components
Repair medium to heavy-duty vehicle climate control systems to include heating and air conditioning systems and their controls
Perform preventative maintenance inspections
Demonstrate compliance with industry personal and environmental safety practices

Fall Semester I

* TRN-110, TRN-170, and TRN-120 will be taught consecutively in the 1^st 8-week session.

8 Weeks Session 1

TRN 110 Introduction to Transport Technology Credits: 2 ^{2 *}
TRN 120 Basic Transportation Electricity Credits: 5 ^{4 *}
TRN 170 PC Skills for Transportation Credits: 2 ^{3 *}

Session 1 Credits: 9

8 Weeks Session 2

COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
HET 110 Diesel Engines Credits: 6 ⁵

Session 2 Credits: 9

Total Credits: 18

Spring Semester I

* TRN-145 and HET-114 will be taught consecutively in the 1^st 8-week session; and HET-231, HET-232, and HET-233 will be taught consecutively in the 2^nd 8-week session.

8 Weeks Session 1

HET 114 Power Trains Credits: 5 ^{7 *}
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
TRN 145 Advanced Transportation Electronics Credits: 3 ^{6 *}

Session 1 Credits: 11

8 Weeks Session 2

HET 231 Medium/Heavy Duty Brake System Credits: 2 ^{6 *}
HET 232 Medium/Heavy Duty Brake System Lab Credits: 1 ^{7 *}
HET 233 Suspension and Steering Credits: 4 ^{8 *}

Session 2 Credits: 7

Total Credits: 18

Summer Semester I

* HET-119, TRN-140, HET-125, and HET-126 will be taught consecutively in the 10-week semester. Students with WBL opportunities will complete WBL-131 over the 10-week semester.

10 Weeks Session

HET 119 Mechanical Transmissions Credits: 3 ^{9 *}
HET 125 Preventive Maintenance Credits: 2 ^{11 *}
TRN 140 Transportation Climate Control Credits: 2 ^{10 *}
WBL Elective Credits: 1 ^{1 *}

Total Credits: 8

Total credit hours required for diploma: 44

Electives

1. WBL Elective

Take one course from:

HET 126 Prevent Maintenance Lab Credits: 1 ^{12 *}
WBL 131 Work-Based Learning III Credits: 1

Notes:

2. Fall Only First Session
3. Fall Only Second Session
4. Fall Only Third Session
5. Fall Only
6. Spring Only First Session
7. Spring Only Second Session
8. Spring Only Third Session
9. Summer Only First Session
10. Summer Only Second Session
11. Summer Only Third Session
12. Summer Only Fourth Session