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2006 - 2007 / 2007 - 2008 Catalog
2006-2007 Catalog Year (Archived)
Degree Plans
Automotive Technology/Diesel and Heavy Equipment
Construction Equipment Technician Certificate

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY/DIESEL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT -- CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Eastfield only

(Certificate)

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.AT.DHE.CONST.EQU

The Construction Equipment Technician Certificate is designed to train students to become entry level construction equipment specialists. Training focuses on diagnosis and repair of computerized equipment systems, hydraulics, drive systems, engine and fuel systems, and track and undercarriage systems.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology 3
AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems 3
DEMR 1229 Preventative Maintenance 2
DEMR 1410 Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I 4
12

SEMESTER II

AUMT 1310 Automotive Brake Systems 3
AUMT 1316 Suspension and Steering 3
AUMT 1345 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 3
DEMR 1411 Diesel Engine Testing and Repair II 4
DEMR 1416 Basic Hydraulics 4
17

SEMESTER III

DEMR 2335 Advanced Hydraulics 3
DEMR 2542 Automatic Power Shift and Hydrostatic Transmissions I 5
HEMR 1501 Tracks and Undercarriages 5
13
Minimum Hours Required 42