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Heavy Equipment Technology HEQT

Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science

Career Path: Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

Required Courses		Credit Hours
General Education
ENGL 150	English 1	3
ENGL 211	Industrial & Career Writing	3
MATH 116	Intermediate Algebra & Num Trig	4
PHYS 130	Concepts in Physics *Z	4
PSYC 150	Introduction to Psychology	3
Elective:	Cultural Enrichment	3
Major
HEQT 100	Trouble-Shooting Strategies	2
HEQT 101	Heavy Equip Maint Fundamentals	2
HEQT 110	Heavy Equip Elect Fundamentals	4
HEQT 120	Heavy Equip Engine Technology	4
HEQT 160	Fluid Power Fundamentals	4
HEQT 193	Industry Internship	4
HEQT 200	Planned Maintenance Systems	2
HEQT 201	Transport Refrig Systems	4
HEQT 210	Heavy Equip Electrical Systems	4
HEQT 230	Diesel Fuel Systems Technology	4
HEQT 240	Heavy Eq Brakes/Suspension Syst	4
HEQT 270	Heavy Equip Power Transfer Tech	4
HEQT 271	Heavy Equip Auto Trans	4
WELD 146	Welding for Heavy Equipment	2
Minimum credit hours required for A.A.S. degree:		68

Why Choose Heavy Equipment Technology?

Heavy equipment technicians keep diesel and gasoline-powered equipment moving freight, earth and people; pumping water for irrigation; drilling for oil; powering farm tractors; and generating electrical power. They not only diagnose malfunctions and repair engines, they repair and service fuel injection systems, electrical and electronic systems, hydraulic systems, brakes, steering systems and power transmission systems.

Students in the Heavy Equipment Technology program learn to use shop manuals, reference charts, diagnostic instruments and special tools to diagnose equipment malfunctions. They identify problems through measurement and observation, interpret data collected and decide on a course of action. In hands-on labs, students repair, replace or adjust components and perform preventive maintenance tasks. Knowledge and skill-development concentrations include inspection, diagnostics, repair/rebuild of all types of heavy-duty equipment and mechanical and electronic components.

Prepare for a Great Career

Increased use of heavy equipment in the agriculture, trucking, construction and auxiliary power industries has created a widespread need for qualified heavy equipment technicians. This need is projected to grow steadily, with a total work force of 150,000 by the year 2002. Estimates suggest less than half of the current demand for technicians in this industry is being met, so skilled graduates are already in high demand.

Fleet maintenance, farm equipment, truck rental and construction equipment repair industries as well as independent repair shops are only some of the employers. Heavy equipment technicians also work at stationary power plants, marine engine companies and manufacturers of heavy equipment.

Graduates of the Heavy Equipment Technology program at Ferris are immediately employable by the heavy equipment industry. This program also serves as the major preparatory program for the B.S. degree in Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology.

Graduation Requirements

The Heavy Equipment Technology program at Ferris leads to an associate in applied science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA in core classes, in the major and overall. Students must complete all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website.

More Information

College of Technology
Ferris State University
1009 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2280
Phone: 231-591-2890
Email: Heavy_Equipment@ferris.edu