Heavy Equipment Technology - Linn State Technical College

Heavy Equipment Technology from Linn State Technical College is a Campus Associate Industrial Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares individuals to perform maintenance , troubleshooting and overhaul of the major components of earth moving equipment. Instruction is provided in the classroom on theory, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of tracks, wheels, brakes, operating controls, hydraulic systems, electrical circuitry, electronic and mechanical engines, manual and power shift transmissions. Some equipment operation is included to familiarize students with the equipment they are learning to repair. The Heavy Equipment Technology program contributes to the green economy by updating the curriculum each year to include the latest technology used to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations regarding emission and control systems. The newest tier of engine training, tier four, includes alternative fuels. Additional technology being developed includes hybrid powertrain systems, multi-fueled engines, and the ?green? diesel engine that produces post-combustion air that is cleaner than the intake air, which positively affects the carbon footprint. Graduates of the two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program will have the technical competencies required to be productive in an entry-level heavy equipment technician position. They can expect to find employment with construction companies, heavy equipment sales and service organizations, dealers, state highway maintenance departments and mining companies. The Heavy Equipment Technology program is accredited by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation. The program is also accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). Program Mission The mission of the Heavy Equipment Technology program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in today's Heavy Equipment Technology field. Program Goals The goals of the program are to: Provide the opportunity for students to develop electrical knowledge and skills needed to repair and maintain heavy equipment. Provide the opportunity for students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to repair, maintain and troubleshoot diesel engines. Provide the opportunity for students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to repair, maintain and troubleshoot of hydraulic and drive train systems as they relate to heavy equipment . Provide an opportunity for students to develop and demonstrate critical thinking skills used in troubleshooting. Assure that students have the opportunity to develop oral and written communication skills needed in the diesel mechanic's field. View more details on Linn State Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Industrial Engineering courses.