Medium Heavy Equipment

About

The Medium and Heavy Trucking Equipment Technology program provides practical experience in the repair and maintenance of engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, clutch and transmissions, hydraulics, drivelines and axles, frame and suspension systems, steering systems, brake systems, air systems, foundation brakes, drive train component systems and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

Students receive instruction in diagnosing trouble, system analysis, disassembly, replacing defective parts, reassembling, etc. The program mission is to provide technical instruction and skill development to enable students to enter employment in truck and other related fields as technicians. By working on actual heavy equipment, students are well prepared to enter the workforce after graduation.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time, Part Time
Typical Program Length 20 Months
Clock Hours 2,160
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees
Textbook/Supplies Cost

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Preventative Maintenance Service Technician432Certificate
Diesel Technician Helper864Certificate
Diesel Technician Apprentice1296Certificate
Heavy Equipment Helper1728Certificate
Heavy Equipment Technician2160Diploma

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 7:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.

Campus Locations

PIE Center
2337 Parker St NE
Cleveland, TN 37311

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
MHE 0001 Worker Characteristics
MHE 1010 Orientation
MHE 1020 Safety
MHE 1030 Technology Foundations
MHE 1040 General Shop Skills
MHE 1050 Preventative Maintenance
MHE 1060 Basic Diesel Theory
Second Trimester: 
MHE 0002 Worker Characteristics
MHE 2010 Diesel Engine Mechanical
Third Trimester: 
MHE 0003 Worker Characteristics
MHE 3010 Basic Electricity and Electronics
MHE 3020 Electronic Diesel Engine Control
Fourth Trimester: 
MHE 0004 Worker Characteristics
MHE 4010 Brakes
MHE 4020 Suspension and Steering
MHE 4030 Hydraulics/ Hydrostats II
Fifth Trimester: 
MHE 0005 Worker Characteristics
MHE 5010 Heavy Equipment Power Train
MHE 5020 Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Instructors

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