# HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (Certificate of Achievement)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Heavy Equipment Technology

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### Description

The courses required for this Certificate of Achievement encompass a comprehensive list of job-related skills required to acquire heavy equipment maintenance skills. The skills obtained through these courses prepare students for entry-level employment as heavy equipment maintenance technicians or other positions within a heavy equipment repair facility.

To acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician**, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of "C" or better:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 15 |
| HET 121 | Introduction to Heavy Equipment Maintenance | 3 |
| HET 122 | Introduction to Heavy Equipment Electrical and Diagnostic Procedures | 3 |
| HET 123 | Introduction to Heavy Equipment Mobile Hydraulics | 3 |
| HET 124 | Introduction to Heavy Equipment Powertrains | 3 |
| HET 125 | Introduction to Diesel Engines, Fuel Systems and Emissions | 3 |
| **Choose one of the following courses:** | | 1-4 |
| HET 290 | Work Experience Education/Internship for Heavy Equipment Technology-Related Fields | 1-4 |
| or HET 299 | Directed Study in Heavy Equipment Technology | 1-3 |
| **Total** | | **16-19** |