The courses required for this certificate of achievement encompass a comprehensive list of job-related skills required to acquire heavy equipment maintenance skills. The skills obtained during these courses prepare students for entry-level employment as a heavy equipment maintenance technician, or other positions within a heavy equipment repair facility.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| HET 121 - Introduction to Heavy Equipment MaintenanceM | 3.0 | |
HET 121 - Introduction to Heavy Equipment Maintenance (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This is an introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the fundamentals of periodic maintenance of various heavy equipment systems such as engines, hydraulics, drive trains, final drives, and hydraulic and air brake systems. Students will learn basic tools and shop equipment, and how to safely perform routine services and minor repair operations on heavy machinery. This course is designed to be a companion course to HET 122, HET 123, HET 124 and HET 125, and is required for the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician certificate. Students are encouraged to complete all five courses in order to obtain a firm foundation in heavy equipment technology. | ||
| HET 122 - Introduction to Heavy Equipment Electrical and Diagnostic ProceduresM | 3.0 | |
HET 122 - Introduction to Heavy Equipment Electrical and Diagnostic Procedures (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This is an introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the basics of the heavy equipment electrical systems. Topics include fundamental principles, electrical symbols and schematics, batteries, starting, charging, and lighting systems. Students will learn the proper use of electrical measuring tools and how to safely perform basic electrical tests and minor repairs. This course is designed to be a companion course to HET 121, HET 123, HET 124 and HET 125, and it is required for the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician certificate. Students are encouraged to complete all five courses in order to obtain a firm foundation in heavy equipment technology. | ||
| HET 123 - Introduction to Heavy Equipment Mobile HydraulicsM | 3.0 | |
HET 123 - Introduction to Heavy Equipment Mobile Hydraulics (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This is an introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the basic construction and operation of mobile hydraulic systems. Topics include hydraulic safety, fundamental principles, pumps, valves, cylinders and motors, hoses, couplers, and hydraulic symbols and schematics. Students will learn the proper use of hydraulic tools and how to safely perform hydraulic tests and minor repairs. This course is designed to be a companion course to HET 121, HET 122, HET 124 and HET 125, and it is required for the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician certificate. Students are encouraged to complete all five courses in order to obtain a firm foundation in heavy equipment technology. | ||
| HET 124 - Introduction to Heavy Equipment PowertrainsM | 3.0 | |
HET 124 - Introduction to Heavy Equipment Powertrains (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This is an introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the basic construction and operation of heavy equipment powertrains. Topics include principles of gears, friction clutches, fluid couplers, anti-friction bearings, planetary gears, and differential gear sets. Students will learn the proper use of precision measuring tools and how to safely perform basic powertrain tests and minor repairs. This course is designed to be a companion course to HET 121, HET 122, HET 123 and HET 125, and it is required for the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician certificate. Students are encouraged to complete all five courses in order to obtain a firm foundation in heavy equipment technology. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 12.0 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| HET 125 - Introduction to Diesel Engines, Fuel Systems and EmissionsM | 3.0 | |
HET 125 - Introduction to Diesel Engines, Fuel Systems and Emissions (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This is and introductory course design to familiarize the students with the basic construction, operation, and emission controls of the four-stroke diesel engine. Topics include engine blocks, rotating assemblies, cylinder heads, valve trains, and intake, exhaust, lubrication and cooling systems. In addition, fuel systems and diesel emission reduction strategies will also be discussed. Students will learn the proper use of diagnostic tools and how to safely perform basic engine tests and minor repairs. This course is designed to be a companion course to HET 121, HET 122, HET 123 and HET 124, and it is required for the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician certificate. Students are encouraged to complete all five courses in order to obtain a firm foundation in Heavy Equipment Technology. | ||
| HET 290 - Cooperative Work Experience/Internship for Heavy Equipment Technology Related FieldsM | 1.0 | |
HET 290 - Cooperative Work Experience/Internship for Heavy Equipment Technology Related Fields (1.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course supports and reinforces on-the-job training in business and industrial establishments under the supervision of a college instructor, and is facilitated by the use of learning objectives. Students work in a skilled or professional-level assignment in their area of vocational interest and meet performance objectives related to instruction that are above and beyond the conditions of regular employment. This course is intended for students whose job is related to the heavy equipment maintenance field and have completed or enrolled in the appropriate coursework. Contact the Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) Office regarding re-enrollment procedures. Student Unpaid Internship: 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours Student Paid Internship 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 4.0 | |
| Total Units for Heavy Equipment Technology - Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician COA program | 16.0 | |
| AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
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When given a heavy machine, students will carry out a machine performance test and determine if all systems operate as intended.
When given a heavy machine, students will carry out electrical performance tests and determine if the electrical system operates as intended.
When given a heavy machine, students will carry out hydraulic performance tests and determine if the hydraulic system operates as intended.
When given a heavy machine, students will carry out powertrain performance tests and determine if the powertrain system operates as intended.
When given a heavy machine, students will carry out engine performance tests and determine if the engine operates as intended.
When given a heavy machine, students will document all service events and communicate them to the interested parties in accordance with industry standards.
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