The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program at A-B Tech prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as Heavy Duty Trucks over the one-ton classification, buses, ships, railroad locomotives, and equipment, such as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. With a completed diploma, students are prepared for employment in a variety of positions including Bus and Truck Mechanics with a median salary in North Carolina of $16.50 per hour (U.S. Department of Labor, 2015).
| Course Prefix/Num | Course Title | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses (certificate General Education is optional) | |||
| ENG-110* | Freshman Composition | 3 | SHC |
| PHY-121 | Applied Physics I | 4 | SHC |
| Core Courses | |||
| HET-110 | Diesel Engines | 6 | SHC |
| HET-119 | Mechanical Transmissions | 3 | SHC |
| HET-125 | Preventative Maintenance | 2 | SHC |
| TRN-110 | Intro to Transport Technology | 2 | SHC |
| TRN-120 | Basic Transp Electricity | 5 | SHC |
| TRN-120A | Basic Transp Electricity Lab | 1 | SHC |
| Other Major Courses | |||
| HET-115 | Electronic Engines | 3 | SHC |
| HET-231 | Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems | 2 | SHC |
| HET-233 | Suspension and Steering | 4 | SHC |
| HYD-112 | Hydraulics Med/Heavy Duty | 2 | SHC |
| MEC-111 | Machine Processes I | 3 | SHC |
| TRN-140 | Transp Climate Control | 2 | SHC |
| WLD-112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 | SHC |
| Other Required Courses | |||
| ACA-115 | Success and Study Skills | 1 | SHC |
| Total SHC for Program | 45 | SHC | |
Estimated Costs
| Textbooks | $330 |
|---|---|
| Consumable Fees | $40 - $90 per semester |
| Tools/Instruments | $320 or more depending on quality and sources. Please see your advisor for details. |