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Heavy Equipment Mechanics

Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic program is to provide quality educational training designed to meet the current and future needs of the heavy equipment repair industry.

Toward this end the following guidelines are established: assist students to choose, prepare for, enter, and be gainfully employed in the heavy equipment field; offer a program which emphasizes sound fundamentals while responding to the needs of this particular industry; and provide courses to meet current and specific needs of the student and this industry.

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Program Outlook

The Heavy Equipment Mechanics program provides students with the technical knowledge and skills for employment as Mechanics in the Heavy Equipment industry. Instruction includes a combination of classroom theory and practical experience. Students are encouraged to join the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America and eligible students may be nominated by their teachers to join the National Vocational-Technical Honor Society.

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Program Content
  • Track Systems
  • Fuel Systems
  • Diesel Engines
  • Power Train
  • Hydraulics and Brake Systems
  • Welding
  • Air Conditioning Systems
  • Employability Skills and Safety
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Length of Program

The average length of this program is 1,800 hours, approximately 20 months, for adults if attending full-time. Actual time is dependent upon enrollment status, whether you are a full-time or part-time student, and the length of time necessary for the student to achieve competencies. This program contains several occupational completion points designed to prepare students for various entry level jobs within this occupational area.

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Entrance Requirements
  • Application.
  • Interview by guidance counselor.
  • Assessment in reading, math and language.
  • Must be at least 16 years old and not attending high school.
  • Fees for supplies, textbooks and uniforms, if required.
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Entrance Dates

This program operates on an open-entry, open-exit basis. Students may enter the program anytime during the school-year. Entrance is dependent upon space availability. Call (305) 557-1100 to speak to a counselor for more information.

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Career Opportunities

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Construction Equipment Mechanic, Industrial Truck Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, Marine Engine Mechanic.

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