Our Programmes

Diplomas

Heavy Equipment

Programme Objectives

  • Know how to safely use tools, equipment, and supplies in effecting service and repairs to on-road and off-road heavy equipment.
  • Display thorough knowledge of the standard practices and safety procedures, materials, tools, and equipment used in the troubleshooting and service of on-road and off-road heavy equipment systems and accessories.
  • Use a variety of tools, competent in performing Oxy/Acetylene heating and cutting and diagnostic testing and tuning.
  • Display knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, emission and HVAC systems on on- road and off-road heavy equipment and accessories (agricultural equipment).
  • Read and interpret manuals, electronic service manuals and schematics.
  • Demonstrate the ability to successfully diagnose, maintain, service and repair hydraulic, brake, engines, drivetrain, steering, suspension, electrical/electronic and HVAC systems on on-road and off- road heavy equipment and accessories (agricultural equipment).
  • Demonstrate competency in generating and maintaining maintenance/repair logs (written or electronic).

Modules

  • Standard Workplace Safety Materials and Tools
  • Suspension, Wheels and Systems
  • Hydraulics and Electric Brake Systems
  • Fundamentals in Electrical and Electronics
  • Air Brakes
  • Heavy Duty Charging and Cranking Systems
  • Air Condition
  • Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
  • Hydraulics II (Part 1 & 2)
  • Steering and Suspension Systems and Accessories (Specific to Off-road)
  • Electronic Fuel Management
  • Antilock Brake Systems and Steerings
  • Engine Fundamentals, Service and Repair (Part 1 & 2)
  • Engine Fundamentals, Service and Repair (Part 3 & 4)
  • Powertrain (Specific to Truck and Transport) 1
  • Powertrain (Specific to Truck and Transport) 2
  • Powertrain (Specific to Off-Road)

Career Opportunities

  • Petroleum Industry
  • Offshore
  • Heavy Equipment Operator