Motive Power Techniques – Heavy Duty Equipment Repair

If you are a logical thinker with mechanical abilities and want to study an area that leads to a challenging in-demand career, this program is a good fit for you. Through a combination of hands-on activities and theory-based classes, graduates from the Motive Power Techniques – Heavy Duty Equipment Repair certificate program are well-positioned to enter and be successful in working in this trade area.

Throughout the program, students will develop a strong foundation of technical skills needed for the heavy-duty equipment trade. You will develop safe working practices in the use of tools, machinery, and equipment and will apply basic communication, documentation, information technology, and computer skills to support a motive power-related work environment. To round out your training, you will be introduced to the basics of running a motive power business and relevant legal issues.

As a graduate of the certificate program, students will have an opportunity to receive an automatic exemption from Level 1 of the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician apprenticeship in-school training should students choose to pursue that career pathway.

What You’ll Learn

• Inspect and test heavy-duty equipment operation and components in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Assess and diagnose basic heavy-duty equipment engine systems and components.
• Inspect and test heavy-duty equipment electrical, electronic, fuel, and emission systems and components.
• Assess and diagnose basic heavy-duty equipment drive train systems and components.
• Inspect and test basic heavy-duty equipment suspension, steering, wheel-end assemblies, and brake systems and components.
• Disassemble and assemble components to required specifications.
• Test and inspect heavy-duty equipment hydraulics and pneumatics systems and subsystems.
• Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by producing supporting documentation to appropriate standards.
• Use information technology and computer skills to access data concerning repair procedures and manufacturers’ updates.