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The Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a repair technician. Students will be instructed on shop practices, heavy equipment hydraulics, diesel engine rebuild, heavy equipment powertrains, electronics, and diesel fuel systems. Students will also be instructed on equipment maintenance, equipment inspections, and basic equipment operation.

Graduates of this certificate program may find employment in the construction equipment industry, agriculture, or forestry as mechanic's helpers and/or entry level technicians.

SEMESTER 1
Introduction on Equipment Maintenance and Operation Safety
Basic Shop Practices
Equipment Hydraulics
Heavy Equipment Powertrains

SEMESTER 2
Heavy Equipment Electronics
Diesel Engine Rebuilding
WELD100: Welding
MTH114: Technical Math

SEMESTER 3
Diesel Fuel Systems and Troubleshooting
AUTO160: Heating and Air Conditioning
Equipment Inspections and Pricing
WRT124: Technical Writing

If you are interested in this program, please contact Steve Higgins at AIS (517) 321-8000 or Trisha Blowers at LCC (517) 267-6406 for complete information and registration.