Heavy Equipment Repair Technician

Delta College LifeLong Learning works with only the best and has partnered with AIS Construction Equipment in the development of a new certificate program for heavy equipment repair technicians. This 255 hour program was developed with a hands-on approach. The classroom portion will provide the information and theory BUT over 100 hours will be devoted to “getting your hands dirty.”

The course is divided into six components: basic equipment, powertrains, diesel engines, electrical/electronics, hydraulics. Learn how to troubleshoot, diagnose, service, repair, tear down, and reassemble from experienced heavy equipment techs. The sixth component is service writing where you will learn to inspect equipment. From the inspection you will determine repairs (parts and labor) and prepare a written estimate that can be presented to the customer.

Prerequisites

1. Admission
Students must go through Admission to Delta College. There are several ways to apply to Delta College. For an admissions application, office hours and other important information please contact the Admissions Office.

1. You may apply online.
2. You may also apply in person within the Admissions Office and pick-up the application. Your application will be processed while you are at the college and you will receive your student number.

2.) Required COMPASS^® Scores/Levels
Students must go through Admission to Delta College and show course readiness with the following COMPASS^® test scores prior to registration. Students are exempt from COMPASS^® testing with an associates degree or higher. If you are exempt, students must present transcripts to LifeLong Learning prior to registration.

• Writing – Level 4, Score 70 and above
• Reading – Level 4, Score 81 and above
• Math - Level 2 (Numerical/Pre-Algebra), Score 44 and above

READING: Level 4
COMPASS^® - Score 81 and above
ASSET – Score 42 and above
ENG 111 – enrolled in, C- or higher
RDG 097 – C or higher
OAT 095 – B- or higher
RDG 093 – A
ACT English - 20 or higher

WRITING: Level 4
COMPASS^® - Score 70 and above
ASSET – Score 42 and above
ENG 111 – enrolled in, C- or higher
OAT 095 – B- or higher
WRT 098 – A- or higher
WRT 090 – A
ACT English - 20 or higher

MATH: Level 2
COMPASS^® – Numerical/Pre-Algebra Score 44 and above
ASSET – Numerical/Pre-Algebra Score 41 and above
MTH 092 – C or higher

Accessing your Prerequisite Level:
Students who have completed COMPASS^® Testing may access their scores through their My Delta account. Within the Student section of MyDelta, click on the "Placement Test Summary" link to calculate your scores. The placement test summary will calculate completed academic course work in combination with your COMPASS^®/Asset test scores to give you an overall placement level. If your placement level does not meet the required prerequisite levels listed above for this program, you may need to retake one or more of the COMPASS^® assessments. For more information on COMPASS^® visit the Testing Center.

3.) High School Diploma or GED^® Test Credential
It is our recommendation that students who meet the above prerequisites have also attained a high school diploma or GED^® test credential (not a high school certificate of completion) prior to participation and/or completion of this program. This recommendation is based on overall student success and hiring standards of many employers in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Clothing Requirements

Students must provide safety glasses and steel toed shoes. Students should dress for varying types of weather conditions.

Cost & Schedule

Course Number: CVA-1031
Cost: $2650

Directions to AIS Training Center

4600 AIS Drive 
Bridgeport, MI 48722

From I-75, take Exit 144, Frankenmuth/Bridgeport. Turn East on Dixie Highway.  Go 1/4 mile and turn left on Zele Drive.  Zele Drive will convert to AIS Drive at its end point.

Questions?

We can help! Call us at (989) 686-9444 or send us an email at lifelonglearning@delta.edu.

LifeLong Learning Personnel has made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this guide was accurate at the time it was published. Programs and Testing Services offered and related fees, with other matters contained therein, are subject to change or cancellation without notice by Delta College LifeLong Learning for reasons related to student enrollment, or for any reason, at the discretion of the college. Delta College LifeLong Learning reserves the right to cancel class and test sessions.