HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Certificate of Achievement Heavy Equipment Technology · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orHET 299 | Directed Study in Heavy Equipment Technology | 1-3 |
| Total | 16-19 | |