Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

(Heavy Duty Equiment Mechanic)


Course Overview

This course on Heavy equipment or heavy machinery refers to heavy-duty vehicles, specially designed for executing construction tasks, most frequently ones involving earthwork operations or other large construction tasks. Heavy equipment usually comprises five equipment systems: implementation, traction, structure, power train, control and information.



Course Prerequisites

  • Students should have basic education and passion for automotive engineering. Already practising Technicians stand a better advantage.




Target Audience

  • Applicants with educational level of up to OND / HND / B.Sc.
  • Automobile Technicians
  • Technically inclined Individuals with strong passion for mechanical equipment




Course Objectives

This Course consists of 3 Levels as displayed below:

  • Level 1 (Introductory)
  • Level 2 (Intermediate)
  • Level 3 (Final)

In each case above, the following courses are offered:

  1. Trade Practices
  2. Fluid Power Systems
  3. Engine Systems
  4. Electrical Systems
  5. Fuel Systems
  6. Drive Train Systems
  7. Wheel End Assemblies and Brake Systems

Program Summary of Reportable Subjects

HDT1-1: Trade Practices

  • HDT1-1.1 Occupational Health and Safety
  • HDT1-1.2 Precision Measuring Tools
  • HDT1-1.3 Fastening Devices and Torquing Procedures
  • HDT1-1.4 Bearings, Seals, and Sealants
  • HDT1-1.5 Oxy-Fuel Processes

HDT1-2: Fluid Power Systems

  • HDT1-2.1 Fluid Power Fundamentals
  • HDT1-2.2 Fluid Power Component and Graphic Symbols
  • HDT1-2.3 Fluid Power Principles of Operation
  • HDT1-2.4 Fluid Power Hydraulic Fluids and Filters
  • HDT1-2.5 Fluid Power Conductors and Connectors
  • HDT1-2.6 Fluid Power Maintenance Schedule

HDT1-3: Engine Systems

  • HDT1-3.1 Engine Operating Fundamentals
  • HDT1-3.2 Engine Component Fundamentals
  • HDT1-3.3 Engine System Identification, Maintenance and Service Procedures

HDT1-4: Electrical Systems

  • HDT1-4.1 Introduction to Electricity
  • HDT1-4.2 Electrical Laws
  • HDT1-4.3 Electrical Test Equipment and Electronic Service Tools
  • HDT1-4.4 Electrical Circuits and Calculations
  • HDT1-4.5 Electrical Circuits and Protective Devices
  • HDT1-4.6 Electrical Circuit Repair
  • HDT1-4.7 Electromagnetic Devices
  • HDT1-4.8 Battery Fundamentals

HDT1-5 Fuel Systems

  • HDT1-5.1 Fundamentals of Diesel Fuel Systems
  • HDT1-5.2 Diesel Fuel Injection Principles
  • HDT1-5.3 Diesel Fuel Injection Sub-Systems
  • HDT1-5.4 Diesel Hydraulic Injection

HDT1-6 Drive Train Systems

  • HDT1-6.1 Push-Type Clutch and Flywheel Assemblies
  • HDT1-6.2 Gearing Fundamentals
  • HDT1-6.3 Single Countershaft Manual Transmissions
  • HDT1-6.4 Drive Shafts, Power Take-Off Shafts, and Universal Joints
  • HDT1-6.5 Single Reduction Drive Axle Assemblies

HDT1-7 Wheel End Assemblies and Brake Systems

  • HDT1-7.1 Wheel End Assemblies
  • HDT1-7.2 Hydraulic Brake Systems
  • HDT1-7.3 Air Brake Systems



Program Summary of Reportable Subjects

HDT2-8 Trade Practices

  • HDT2-8.1 Oxy-fuel Processes
  • HDT2-8.2 Air Conditioning Systems
  • HDT2-8.3 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems
  • HDT2-8.4 Operator Protection Devices

HDT2-9 Fluid Power Systems

  • HDT2-9.1 Graphic Symbols and Calculations
  • HDT2-9.3 Fluid Conductors and Fittings
  • HDT2-9.3 Fluid Conductors and Fittings
  • HDT2-9.4 Hydraulic Control Valves
  • HDT2-9.5 Hydraulic Pumps

HDT2-10 Engine Systems

  • HDT2-10.1 Diesel Engine Fundamentals
  • HDT2-10.2 Cylinder Heads, Valve Train Assemblies and Components
  • HDT2-10.3 Cooling Systems
  • HDT2-10.4 Lubricating Systems
  • HDT2-10.5 Air Induction and Exhaust Systems

HDT2-11 Electrical / Electronic Systems

  • HDT2-11.1 Electrical Fundamentals
  • HDT2-11.2 Chassis Electrical and Power Accessories
  • HDT2-11.3 Cranking Systems
  • HDT2-11.4 Basic Electronic Devices

HDT2-12 Fuel Systems

  • HDT2-12.1 Governor Systems
  • HDT2-12.2 In-Line Injection Pump Systems
  • HDT2-12.3 Distributor Injection Pump Systems
  • HDT2-12.4 Unit Injector Systems
  • HDT2-12.5 Introduction to Electronic Fuel Injection

HDT2-13 Drive Train Systems

  • HDT2-13.1 Differential, Final Drives and Power Dividers
  • HDT2-13.2 Power Shift Transmission Systems
  • HDT2-13 Steering, Tires and Brake Systems
  • HDT2-13.1 Steering Systems
  • HDT2-13.2 Tires, Wheels, and Hubs
  • HDT2-13.3 Hydraulic Brake Systems



Program Summary of Reportable Subjects

HDT3-1 Trade Practices

  • HDT3-1.1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
  • HDT3-1.2 Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding

HDT3-2 Fluid Power Systems

  • HDT3-2.1 Hydraulic Principles
  • HDT3-2.2 Hydraulic Schematics and Circuit Design
  • HDT3-2.3 Hydraulic Accumulators and System Components
  • HDT3-2.4 Hydraulic Actuators
  • HDT3-2.5 Electronically Managed Systems
  • HDT3-2.6 Hydraulic System Diagnosis

HDT3-3 Engine Systems

  • HDT3-3.1 Engine Short Block Assembly
  • HDT3-3.2 Engine Short Block Diagnosis
  • HDT3-3.3 Engine Short Block Reconditioning

HDT3-4 Electrical / Electronic Systems

  • HDT3-4.1 Charging Systems
  • HDT3-4.2 Computerized Management Systems
  • HDT3-4.3 Electrical Diagnosis

HDT3-5 Fuel Systems

  • HDT3-5.1 Diesel Fuel Injection Partial - Authority Engine Management Systems
  • HDT3-5.2 Diesel Fuel Injection Full - Authority Engine Management
  • HDT3-5.3 Diesel Engine Emission Systems

HDT3-6 Drive Train Systems

  • HDT3-6.1 Torque Converters, Fluid Coupling and Hydraulic Retarders
  • HDT3-6.2 Hydrostatic Drive Systems

HDT3-7 Brakes, Track and Suspension Systems

  • HDT3-7.1 Hydraulic Brake Systems
  • HDT3-7.2 Track-Type Undercarriages
  • HDT3-7.3 Suspension Systems





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