Heavy Equipment Operation & Repair

This program is offered to juniors and seniors. It provides students with an orientation to the heavy equipment industry including heavy equipment safety, equipment maintenance and basic operation techniques. This is a unique opportunity for you to be trained at AIS Construction Equipment Corporation. AIS is one of the premier heavy equipment sales and services dealers in Michigan. All students will be exposed to the operation of heavy equipment as it relates to underground construction.

Program Overview

Course Information

Program Location

AIS Construction Equipment Company (Shuttle Available)

Session Offered

AM.PM

Average Lecture days/week

2-3 days

Average Lab days/week

2-3 days

Homework

None

Required Reading

Workbooks

Success Indicator

Mechanically inclined
Detail oriented
Focused
Good at troubleshooting
Strong hand/eye coordination
Able to read and understand service manuals
Strong communication skills

Articulated College Credit

HERT 110 - Equipment Introduction

Academic Rigor

2 out of 5

Capital Region Technical Early College (CRTEC)

None

Course Outcomes

Students Learning outcomes include but are not limited to:

Safety precautions in Heavy equipment repair and operation
Basic tool identification and shop principles, procedures and maintenance
Select the appropriate hand and power tools to perform automotive repairs
Demonstrate safe use of battery jumper cables on battery terminals or remote jump points
Operate floor jack and position safety stands to allow safe vehicle servicing
Diesel engine operation, troubleshooting, disassembly and assembly
Basic electrical and electronics in heavy equipment machinery
Heavy equipment powertrain identification and operation
Heavy equipment hydraulic principles, operation and repair
Identify and perform a safety inspection on all types of construction equipment
Name and explain the use of attachments for various pieces of construction equipment
National Center for Construction Education and Research (Entry level certification) in:
- Heavy Equipment safety
- Basic safety
- Orientation to the trade
- Identification of heavy equipment
- Basic operational techniques

Certifications

CPR/First AID

Student Leadership

Students have the opportunity for leadership, competition and community service through membership in SkillsUSA.

Career Outlook

Careers

Crane & Tower Operator
Truck/Diesel Engine Specialist
Farm Equipment Mechanics
Service Technicians
Heavy Truck/Trailer Drivers

Median Wage

Crane & Tower Operator: $31.10 Hourly, $64,690 Annual
Truck/Diesel Engine Specialist: $28.35 Hourly, $58,970 Annual
Farm Equipment Mechanics: $23.66 Hourly, $49,210 Annual
Service Technicians: $23.66 Hourly, $ 49,210 Annual
Heavy Truck/Trailer Drivers: $26.12 Hourly, $54,320 Annual

Employment Outlook (Average)

Crane & Tower Operator: 5% - 9%
Truck/Diesel Engine Specialist: 5% - 9%
Farm Equipment Mechanics: 5% - 8%
Service Technicians: 5% - 8%
Heavy Truck/Trailer Drivers: 2% - 4%