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
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the following recommended course to fulfill the GEM 1 requirement: | ||
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I 1 | 3 |
| Complete the following recommended course to fulfill the GEM 2 requirement: | ||
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication 1 | 3 |
| Complete the following recommended course to fulfill the GEM 3 requirement: | ||
| MATH 118 & 118L | Technical Math and Technical Math Lab 1 | 3 |
| Complete the following recommended course to fulfill the GEM 6 requirement: | ||
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success 1 | 3 |
| Complete the following recommended course to fulfill the General Education Elective requirement: | ||
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas 1 | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| HTEC 102 | Safety and Administrative Practices | 4 |
| HTEC 106 | Electrical Systems | 4 |
| HTEC 110 | Engines/Engine Controls | 4 |
| HTEC 120 | Mobile Hydraulic Systems | 4 |
| HTEC 130 | Powertrains | 4 |
| HTEC 140 | Preventive Maintenance/HVAC | 4 |
| HTEC 220 | Advanced Electrical Systems | 4 |
| HTEC 230 | Advanced Engines/Engine Controls | 4 |
| HTEC 240 | Advanced Powertrains | 4 |
| HTEC 250 | Advanced Hydraulic Systems | 4 |
| HTEC 260 | Advanced Preventive Maintenance/HVAC | 4 |
| HTEC 290 | Heavy Equipment Technician Capstone | 4 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 63 | |
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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.
Plan of Study Guide
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 Plan of Study Guide. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your Student Success 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 two general education courses. 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 elect to take the additional three required GEM courses during the summer semester between their first and second year in the program, if preferred. Students may also complete GEM courses during regular semesters while enrolled in HTEC courses if they feel capable of doing so. Students should note that the completion of a GEM 1 (or GEM 2), GEM 3, and GEM 6 course are required prior to beginning their final semester of the program.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Credit Hours | |
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas (Recommended GE Elective) 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (Recommended GEM 1) 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Fall | ||
| HTEC 102 | Safety and Administrative Practices | 4 |
| HTEC 106 | Electrical Systems | 4 |
| HTEC 110 | Engines/Engine Controls | 4 |
| MATH 118 & 118L | Technical Math and Technical Math Lab (Recommended GEM 3) 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HTEC 120 | Mobile Hydraulic Systems | 4 |
| HTEC 130 | Powertrains | 4 |
| HTEC 140 | Preventive Maintenance/HVAC | 4 |
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (Recommended GEM 6) 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (Recommended GEM 2) 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Fall | ||
| HTEC 220 | Advanced Electrical Systems | 4 |
| HTEC 240 | Advanced Powertrains | 4 |
| HTEC 250 | Advanced Hydraulic Systems | 4 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| HTEC 230 | Advanced Engines/Engine Controls | 4 |
| HTEC 260 | Advanced Preventive Maintenance/HVAC | 4 |
| HTEC 290 | Heavy Equipment Technician Capstone | 4 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 63 | |
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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.