Heavy Equipment Technician - Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
- Department: Powersports and Diesel Technology
- Program Code: HTEC.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (Recommended GEM 1) 1 | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (Recommended GEM 2) 1 | 3 |
| MATH 118 & 118L | Technical Math and Technical Math Lab (Recommended GEM 3) 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (Recommended GEM 6) 1 | 3 |
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas (Recommended GE Elective) 1 | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| HTEC 111 | Introduction to Heavy Equipment Service Industry | 3 |
| HTEC 121 | DC Circuits & Basic Electrical Systems | 3 |
| HTEC 131 | Track Systems and Mechanical Repair | 3 |
| HTEC 141 | Diesel Engine Theory of Operation and Repair | 3 |
| HTEC 151 | Preventive Maintenance | 3 |
| HTEC 161 | HVAC System Service | 3 |
| HTEC 171 | Fundamentals of Fluid Power | 3 |
| HTEC 181 | Principles of Electronically Managed Systems | 3 |
| HTEC 211 | Gearing and Driveline Systems | 3 |
| HTEC 221 | Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Systems | 3 |
| HTEC 231 | Transmissions | 3 |
| HTEC 241 | On-Board Vehicle Networks and Electronic Systems Troubleshooting | 3 |
| HTEC 251 | Engine Emissions and Fuel Systems | 3 |
| HTEC 261 | Hydraulic System Service and Repair | 3 |
| HTEC 271 | Industry Practicum | 3 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
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The courses listed under the General Education Requirements section are recommended by the department as the most beneficial general education (GE) options for students in this program. Please note that students may fulfill their GE requirements by completing another course from within the applicable general education category.
Degree Plan: Summer Start
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
**NOTE**
Heavy Equipment Technician (HTEC) majors are required to complete five general education courses in order to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. Prior to beginning their HTEC courses, students must successfully complete any one (1) general education course. While it is recommended that students complete all five of their required general education courses during the spring and/or summer semester(s) prior to beginning the program, students may complete the additional required GEM courses during regular semesters while enrolled in HTEC courses if they feel capable of doing so.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Credit Hours | |
Full 8-Week Course Session | ||
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas (Recommended GE Elective) 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (Recommended GEM 6) 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Fall | ||
First 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 111 | Introduction to Heavy Equipment Service Industry | 3 |
Second 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 121 | DC Circuits & Basic Electrical Systems | 3 |
Third 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 131 | Track Systems and Mechanical Repair | 3 |
Fourth 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 141 | Diesel Engine Theory of Operation and Repair | 3 |
Full 16-Week Course Session | ||
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (Recommended GEM 1) 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
First 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 151 | Preventive Maintenance | 3 |
Second 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 161 | HVAC System Service | 3 |
Third 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 171 | Fundamentals of Fluid Power | 3 |
Fourth 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 181 | Principles of Electronically Managed Systems | 3 |
Full 16-Week Course Session | ||
| MATH 118 & 118L | Technical Math and Technical Math Lab (Recommended GEM 3) 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
First 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 211 | Gearing and Driveline Systems | 3 |
Second 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 221 | Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Systems | 3 |
Full 8-Week Course Session | ||
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (Recommended GEM 2) 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Fall | ||
First 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 231 | Transmissions | 3 |
Second 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 241 | On-Board Vehicle Networks and Electronic Systems Troubleshooting | 3 |
Third 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 251 | Engine Emissions and Fuel Systems | 3 |
Fourth 4-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 261 | Hydraulic System Service and Repair | 3 |
Full 16-Week Course Session | ||
| HTEC 271 | Industry Practicum | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
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The general education (GE) courses listed above are recommended by the department as the most beneficial GE options for students in this program. Please note that students may fulfill their GE requirements by completing another course from within the applicable general education category.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Read and interpret technical service literature.
- Identify and troubleshoot system problems relating to safety, diesel engines, electrical, hydraulics, powertrains, preventative maintenance, and HVAC.
- Select and order resources needed to repair machine systems.
- Demonstrate desirable work habits and mechanical skills essential to successful job performance.
- Integrate safety skills and rules related to the construction equipment industry.
- Apply digital communication skills to write a comprehensive service report.
- Apply professional standards of communication and etiquette in the workplace.