LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CURRICULUM GUIDE

Heavy Equipment Repair Tech

Certificate of Achievement

Curriculum Code: 1041  (Effective Fall 2004 - Summer 2009)

A heavy equipment repair technician is responsible for the efficient, timely, and proper repair on a variety of heavy duty construction and road equipment.  The technician must be knowledgeable in the repair of several systems used in heavy equipment. The technician must be able to diagnose problems, plan repairs including required labor and parts, and then complete the repair with consideration to safety, MIOSHA, and environmental factors.  A repair technician must be able to work with a minimum of supervision and attention to detail.

PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course prerequisite information.  See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for skills assessment and advising information.

INFORMATION
Contact the Transportation Technologies Department, West Campus Building, Room M103, telephone number (517) 267-5880.

REQUIREMENTS (See Note 1)

TOTAL:  42 CREDITS

CODE

TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

AUTO 100

Auto Service I

3

HEOT 100

Equipment Introduction

5

HERT 100

Heavy Engine Rebuild

6

HERT 101

Heavy Equipment Electronics

5

HERT 102

Equipment Hydraulics

6

HERT 103

Diesel Fuel System

4

HERT 104

Equipment Powertrain

5

HERT 105

Equipment Service Writing

4

WELD 100

Combination Welding

4

MINIMUM TOTAL

42

NOTE:

1.

Students must obtain department approval from the Transportation Technologies Department prior to registering for HERT and HEOT courses.

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE

This program is presented in a lockstep format. It is therefore essential that prospective students consult with a Transportation Technologies Department advisor to plan their course sequence so that they may complete their education and training in a timely manner.

I

II

III

IV

AUTO 100

HERT 100

HERT 102

HERT 103

HEOT 100

HERT 101

HERT 104

WELD 100

HERT 105