Heavy Equipment Technology

15 months, 1590 hours

 

The Heavy Equipment Technology Program is designed to provide students with the theory and hands-on skills relevant to repair fundamentals and maintenance of various types of heavy equipment found on construction sites. Specialized classroom and lab experiences are designed to provide instruction in systems and components of heavy equipment.

Students begin with safety, tools/fasteners and preventive maintenance basics. Students also learn to inspect, repair and replace components of the suspension, steering, brake, engine, cooling, fuel, electrical/electronic, air intake and exhaust, clutches, transmissions, air conditioning systems, hydraulics/ hydrostatics as well as drive lines/rear axles/final drives, and drive motors. Welding processes and safety techniques are also taught. Students will be taught computer diagnostic skills as a tool to troubleshoot electronic problems. Students may achieve certification in air conditioning and/or electronic control for newer equipment. In their final year, students also learn the safe basic operation of trucks, tractors, skid steers, backhoes, dozers and excavators.

Graduates of this program are well prepared and find exciting careers as diesel engine specialists, heavy equipment mechanics and apprentice technicians.

Industry Certifications:

  • Section 609 Certificate for Refrigerant Recycling & Recovery
  • S/P2 Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Certificate
  • Certified Safety Inspecto,
  • Cat I Certified Safety Inspector
  • Cat III Vertified Safety Inspector
  • OSHA/CareerSafe 10-Hour Certification

Uniforms

Required/Optional Items
Purchased through
APEX UNIFORM STORE

Required Items
Purchase from any Vendor

Required Footwear

Required Safety Gear

REQUIRED:
· One Navy Heavy Equipment Short Sleeve Tee Shirt with BCTC Logo
· One Pair Navy Industrial Work Pants – proper fitting and no holes
· One Charcoal Heavy Equipment Crewneck Sweatshirt with BCTC Logo
N/A Steel-toed work boots Safety glasses with sides shields provided by BCTC

 

Textbook

The link provided for this book title will take you to Amazon.com. Please note that you are NOT required to purchase the books from Amazon. You may purchase the books from any vendor or through BCTC. Please see program Instructor for more information.

Fundamentals of Mobile Heavy Equipment (CDX Learning Systems) – by Owen C. Duffy, Scott A. Heard and Gus Wright (Copyright 2019)

Hardcover
ISBN#:  978-1-28411-291-7
Students do NOT need to purchase workbook for this text.

Tool / Supply / Protective Equipment

Quantity Needed Level 1, 2, or 3 Approximate Cost Suggested Vendor
Footwear Requirement: Steel-toed work boots 1 pair Levels 1, 2, & 3 TBD Any store
Earbuds/Headphones for Computer Audio 1 pair Levels 1, 2, & 3 $5.00 Any store
ACE Heavy Equipment Technology

Program Entrance Recommendations:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Algebra I or Geometry
  • Problem-solving / troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Mechanical aptitude

Career Pathways:

  • Diesel Engine Specialist
  • Field Service / Lube Technician
  • Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
  • Industrial Machinery Mechanic
  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Maintenance Repairer
  • Farm Equipment Mechanic & Service Technician