Diesel/Heavy Duty Equipment

Summer 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$400-600
Supplies and Equipment$2000-2500
* Estimate for six quarters. Includes cost of tools.

Program Description

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.
 

Program 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.

Career Opportunities

Career outlook for diesel technicians is excellent and is expected to increase very rapidly through the coming decade. This increase will come because of steady growth in the industry and advancements in technology.
There is a large demand for qualified technicians. Many are employed in service departments of distributors and dealers selling diesel engines, farm and construction equipment and trucks. Technicians also work for companies and government agencies that repair and maintain their own diesel-powered equipment. Most positions have excellent benefits, and salaries are well above average for the area.

AAS - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter

APLED121Applied Written Communication 14
HEQ  111Basic Electrical Theory 7
HEQ  112Basic Electrical Applications 9
20

Second Quarter

APLED112Applied Mathematics 14
HEQ  121Basic Principles of Engine Theory 7
HEQ  122Basic Engine Applications 9
20

Third Quarter

APLED123Leadership Skills for Business and Industry 14
HEQ  131Principles of Power Train Theory 7
HEQ  132Power Train Applications 9
20

Fourth Quarter

AGGEN153Oxy-acetylene Welding 4
HEQ  241Heavy Equipment Hydraulic Theory 7
HEQ  242Heavy Duty Equipment Hydraulic Application 9
20

Fifth Quarter

AGGEN152Arc Welding 4
HEQ  251Practical Shop Procedures 7
HEQ  252Practical Shop 9
20

Sixth Quarter

HEQ  261Practical Shop Procedures 27
HEQ  262Practical Shop 26
HEQ  294Special Problems 33
16
116 credits are required for the AAS
1This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the instructional dean.
22 credits of HEQ 266 and 11 credits of HEQ 267 may be substituted for HEQ 261 and 262. 16 credits of HEQ 288 with no seminar may be substituted for HEQ 261, 262 and 294. (This option requires HEQ department approval).
33 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.