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Heavy Construction Equipment Technology
Technician Emphasis (HE)
Academic School: Natural Resources Management
(Effective Fall 2009)

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

Students develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose malfunctions and prescribe corrective action and repair of heavy construction equipment. Additional knowledge is gained in service, sales and fleet management as it relates to the heavy construction equipment industry.

Career Opportunities:  Heavy construction equipment dealership technician, mine or quarry maintenance technician, technician for contractor or leasing company; field service or sales representative, engine or equipment distributor service representative, service writer, warranty or parts manager and assistant service manager.

Recommended High School Subjects:  Four years of English, two years of algebra and one year of chemistry/physics.

Remediation Strategies:  All entering students will be tested for English, math, and reading deficiencies. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in this catalog (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/PlacementTesting.htm ).

Transfer Procedures:  This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.

Program Goals:  A graduate of this major should be able to:

• use approved safety procedures in various work situations.
• correctly use basic hand tools, specialty tools and test equipment.
• read and interpret equipment manuals and write clear, accurate, concise and complete service reports.
• apply the correct procedures for diagnosing and repairing various hydraulic circuits and components.
• demonstrate the correct procedures for diagnosing and repairing various power train components.
• diagnose and repair malfunctions in various engine systems using approved procedures.
• use system schematics to trace hydraulic and electrical circuitry.
• explain the principles of economic benefits and planned preventative maintenance.
• retrieve and record accurate technical data from a computer-based system, interpret the data and prescribe the appropriate corrective action.

Accreditation:  Accredited by Associated Equipment Distributors

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