Heavy Equipment Repair Technician

Heavy Equipment Repair Technician is listed as one of Michigan’s Top 50 Hot Jobs. The Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information is projecting an annual projected job growth rate of 18% through the year 2012 with an average hourly rate of almost $20.00 per hour.

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 460 hour program was developed with a hands-on approach. The classroom portion will provide the information and theory BUT over 200 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, teardown, 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:
Students must have basic reading, writing and math skills, lift at least 40lbs., and be able to climb on and off equipment.

Class Schedule:

Course Number: CVA-1031-WN100
Cost: $2650
Date: 2/8/10 - 4/16/10
Time: Mon - Fri 11:00am-4:30pm
Location: AIS Training Center