What You’ll Learn
Build the technical skills needed to diagnose, repair and maintain the machines used in construction, agriculture and industry.
The Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares you for a hands-on career servicing and repairing heavy equipment through practical shop experience and technical instruction. You’ll learn how key systems operate and gain experience troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing the components that keep heavy equipment working in the field.
You will learn how to:
- Understand heavy equipment system construction and theory of operation
- Perform preventative maintenance and general shop procedures
- Diagnose and repair diesel engine mechanical systems
- Work with fuel, electrical and electronic systems
- Understand electronic diesel engine controls
- Service brakes, steering and suspension systems
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
- Work with heavy equipment powertrain components
- Service heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Use tools, diagnostic equipment and technical manuals effectively
- Practice safe work habits and professional maintenance procedures
The program is designed to help you build real-world technical ability through hands-on training with actual heavy equipment and related systems.
Workforce Ready in Months
What You Can Do
Heavy Equipment Technology can prepare you for careers in equipment repair, preventative maintenance and technical service.
Construction, agricultural and industrial operations rely on skilled technicians to keep heavy machinery operating safely and efficiently. If you enjoy mechanical problem-solving, working with engines and hydraulic systems and maintaining large equipment, this program can help you build a strong technical career.
