Heavy Equipment Technology

Associate in Applied Science Degree

A two-year program leading to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. The program is designed to prepare students for occupations involving the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty trucks and equipment. Upon completion of the curriculum, the student should have a thorough knowledge of engine and brake repair, servicing, sales and alignment. Also, upon completion, the student has the option to capstone into a participating four-year institution.

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Courses

Total = 70 Hours
Fall Semester
AGRI 1208 - Diesel Engines	6 Cr. Hrs.
CSCI 1101 - Intro to Computers or CSCI 1102 - Intro to Computers w/Business Applications	3 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1208 - Diesel Accessories	2 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I 1	3 Cr. Hrs.
HEQT 1201 - Heavy Equipment Maintenance	4 Cr. Hrs.
Total	18 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
AGRI 1204 - Physics of Hydraulics	4 Cr. Hrs.
AGRI 1221 - Intro to Agriculture Occupations	1 Cr. Hrs.
COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking	3 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1205 - Heavy Equipment Brakes	3 Cr. Hrs.
HEQT 1208 - Fundamentals of Machine Electronics	3 Cr. Hrs.
HEQT 1211 - Engine Fuel Systems	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	17 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester
AGRI 1222 - Applied Mathematics 1	3 Cr. Hrs.
AGRI 2201 - Transmissions and Power Trains	4 Cr. Hrs.
HEQT 2205 - Undercarriage and Final Drives²	3 Cr. Hrs.
HEQT 2203 - Machine Systems Electronics	3 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	16 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
AGRI 2204 - Advanced Major Overhaul	5 Cr. Hrs.
AGRI 1206 - Ag Air Conditioning Systems	4 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1206 - Advanced Diesels	2 Cr. Hrs.
HEQT 1210 - Supervised Occupational Experience	4 Cr. Hrs.
HEQT 2207 - Machine Systems Diagnosis & Troubleshooting	4 Cr. Hrs.
Total	19 Cr. Hrs.

Costs & How To Pay

Costs for this program

Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

Fall: July 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

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Heavy Equipment Technology

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level occupations involving maintenance and repair of heavy duty trucks and equipment. Upon completion of the curriculum, the students should have basic knowledge of engine, brakes, servicing and undercarriage.

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Courses

Total = 29 Hours
Fall Semester
AGRI 1208 - Diesel Engines	6 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1208 - Diesel Accessories	2 Cr. Hrs.
AGRI 2201 - Transmissions and Power Trains	4 Cr. Hrs.
HEQT 1201 - Heavy Equipment Maintenance	4 Cr. Hrs.
Total	16 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
AGRI 1204 - Physics of Hydraulics	4 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1205 - Heavy Equipment Brakes	3 Cr. Hrs.
HEQT 1208 - Fundamentals of Machine Electronics	3 Cr. Hrs.
HEQT 1211 - Engine Fuel Systems	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	13 Cr. Hrs.

Costs & How to Pay

Costs for this program

Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

Fall: July 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

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Program Outcomes

1. Evaluate electrical circuits and components possessing the ability to identify and replace faulty components.

2. Analyze hydraulic systems with the ability to determine if they are operating properly and if they are not, identify and replace defective components.

3. Analyze power trains systems, be able to troubleshoot, repair, and replace worn components.

4. Trouble-shoot and repair diesel engines related to Heavy Equipment.

5. Analyze air conditioning systems with the ability to diagnose and repair problems.

6. Perform repairs on equipment using safe work procedures observing all applicable O.S.H.A. standards.

7. Demonstrate work ethics which will make the individual successful in the workforce, and/or transfer to a senior institution.

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Transfer Information

Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond.

Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.

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