Heavy Equipment Technician, Associate in ScienceUpon successful completion of the Heavy Equipment Technician AS Degree, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training or entry-level employment for the following positions: technician or heavy equipment dealerships, technician for heavy equipment repair facilities, technician for agricultural dealerships/repair shops, and technician for industrial engine dealers. The student demonstrates skills to receive state and national certification in two areas: Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Emissions Control by the state of California Air Resource Board (ARB); and Air Conditioning Certification by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). A grade of C or better is required in each course. Program Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Heavy Equipment Technician AS Degree, 70 percent of the program students will demonstrate the necessary skills to receive state and national certification in two areas: Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Emissions Control by the state of California Air Resource Board (ARB); and Air Conditioning Certification by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). General Education Complete one of the following general education patterns:
Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree. Major Requirements - Core Complete 27.5 units
Minimum Major Units Required: 27.5 Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better. Minimum Degree Units Required: 60 |