Altamaha Technical College Baxley Campus       1334 Golden Isles Parkway, West       Baxley, GA 31513 Heavy Equipment Service Technology Program

Program Description The Heavy Equipment Service Technician technical certificate program provides training in both the theory and diagnosis of basic systems found on diesel engines and heavy equipment. The program provides instruction in basic shop safety and equipment, diesel engines and fuel systems, electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics. The program is designed to encompass three quarters and will offer students an opportunity to apply their skills in an internship environment at a local Caterpillar equipment or oever-the-road truck engine repair facility. This program is ideal for any student wanting to start a career in the field of heavy equipment repair. Students must achieve regular status and complete additional requirements for admission into this program of study. Please see any Office of Student Services for more information. Career Opportunities Service technician in Yancey Bros. Co.'s Caterpillar service facilities. Length of Program To graduate from this program with a Diploma you must earn a minimum of 92 credit hours. Program Openings The first class for Heavy Equipment Service Technology students began in September 2005. Applications for enrollment for future classes are available now, but class size is limited and students will be chosen based on their background and mechanical aptitude. Program Structure: 92 minimum quarter hour credits required for completion of DIPLOMA General Core Courses (10 credits required) ENG 101 English - 5 MAT 101 General Mathematics - 5 Occupational Courses (56 credits required) EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development - 3 EMP 101 Employability Skills - 2 SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers - 3 DET 121 Diesel Technology Overview, Tools and Safety - 5 DET 125 Electrical/Electronic Systems - 6 DET 127 Starting and Charging Systems - 5 DET 131 Electronic Controls & Accessory Systems - 6 DET 129 Hydraulic Systems I - 2 DET 132 Diesel Engine Overhaul & Servicing I - 4 DET 133 Diesel Engine Overhaul & Servicing II - 4 DET 135 Diesel Engine Fuel Systems, Tune-up and Performance - 4 DET 137 Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning - 6 DET 123 Preventative Maintenance I - 3 DET 124 Preventative Maintenance II - 3 Completion of one specialization is required. Truck Specialization (26 credits required) DET 211 Hydraulic Brake Systems - 4 DET 213 Air Brake Systems - 4 DET 215 Steering and Suspension Systems I - 3 DET 216 Steering and Suspension Systems II - 3 DET 217 On Highway Truck Power Train Systems I - 4 DET 218 On Highway Truck Power Train Systems II - 4 DET 220 Automatic Transmissions - 4 OR Heavy Equipment Specialization (26 credits required) DET 230 Hydraulic Systems II - 4 DET 231 Hydraulic Systems III - 4 DET 233 Heavy Equipment Power Train Systems I - 4 DET 234 Heavy Equipment Power Train Systems II - 4 XXX xxx Electives - 10 Total Credit Hours: 92 for completion of DIPLOMA

For more information on the Heavy Equipment Service Technology Program being offered at our Baxley campus, please contact the ATC Student Services Office at (912) 427-5800.