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Associate in Applied Science - Diesel/Heavy Duty Equipment

Diesel/Heavy Duty mechanics repair and maintain trucks, busses, logging, mining, agricultural and construction equipment.  In addition, they maintain and repair diesel and gasoline engines, compressors and pumps.

Students may enter the program any quarter.
 

Offered At

Spokane Community College

Start

Fall, Winter, Spring

Website

https://scc.spokane.edu/What-to-Study/Hands-on-Building-Trades/Diesel-Heavy-Duty-Equipment

Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand construction, function and fundamentals of heavy duty vehicle components.
  2. Diagnose mechanical and performance problems.
  3. Make decisions as to disposition of worn parts (usable, recondition or replace).
  4. Operate precision repair and diagnostic equipment (including electrical and diesel fuel systems).
  5. Weld (arc, acetylene, and wire feed).
  6. Read and interpret repair manuals.
  7. Appreciate the importance of good public relations with customers, employer and fellow employees.
  8. Understand basic shop operation.
  9. Utilize the theory of overhead and labor cost in relationship to profit.
  10. Comprehend the concept of apprenticeship and how it functions.

Typical Student Schedule

First Quarter

APLED121
Applied Written Communication
1
4
HEQ  111
Basic Electrical Theory
7
HEQ  112
Basic Electrical Applications
9
20

Second Quarter

APLED112
Applied Mathematics
1
4
HEQ  121
Basic Principles of Engine Theory
7
HEQ  122
Basic Engine Applications
9
20

Third Quarter

APLED123
Leadership Skills for Business and Industry
1
4
HEQ  131
Principles of Power Train Theory
7
HEQ  132
Power Train Applications
9
20

Fourth Quarter

HEQ  241
Heavy Equipment Hydraulic Theory
7
HEQ  242
Heavy Duty Equipment Hydraulic Application
9
WELD 151
HEQ Welding I
3
19

Fifth Quarter

HEQ  251
Practical Shop Procedures
7
HEQ  252
Practical Shop
9
WELD 152
HEQ Welding II
3
19

Sixth Quarter

HEQ  261
Practical Shop Procedures
2
7
HEQ  262
Practical Shop
2
6
HEQ  294
Special Problems
3
3
16

114 credits are required for the Associate in Applied Science


1
This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the instructional dean.
2
2 credits of HEQ 266 and 11 credits of HEQ 267 may be substituted for HEQ 261 and 262. (This option requires HEQ department approval)
3
3 credits of HEQ 291, 292 and 293 may be substituted for HEQ 294. (This option requires HEQ department approval).

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.