# Heavy Equipment Techniques Academic Year Credential Program Delivery Duration Length Program Code | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 157 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Heavy-Equipment-Techniques-2024.pdf) Referenced from: [Program Outlines Archive](/pages/registrar-academic-resources/program-outlines-archive/) ## Document text ## Heavy Equipment Techniques ## PROGRAM INFORMATION Academic Year Credential Program Delivery Duration Length Program Code 2024 - 2025 College Certificate Full - Time 1 year 2 Semesters T093 (PC) - Timmins Campus ## DESCRIPTION Maintain the machines that power our economy. With Northern's Heavy Equipment Techniques certificate, you'll become a critical player in maintaining the heavy-duty machinery that keeps our economy on track. From order systems and preventive maintenance to customer service and repairs, you'll master every aspect of the motive power industry along the way. In a hands-on environment focused on teamwork, personal safety and problem solving, you'll learn to diagnose and service a variety of power system problems - including hydraulic, electrical, electronic, fuel, braking, steering, suspension, and more. You'll gain confidence through practice. And after just one year, graduate with a level of skill and craftsmanship that will give you an edge in the workplace. This program can help you identify basic heavy duty equipment power system problems, inspect and test basic heavy duty equipment components and systems, and use a variety of test equipment and schematics to support heavy duty equipment operation and maintenance. This program provides a basis for you to: - Develop desirable work attitudes and a keen sense of responsibility, particularly with regard to personal safety. - Acquire sound theoretical training to meet the challenges of today's increasingly complex work environments. - Reinforce fundamental skills of the trade through exposure to practical applications. - Develop high standards of craftsmanship, problem solving skills and personal pride in your trade. ## CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - Heavy-duty equipment mechanic - Employed by companies that own and operate heavy equipment, heavy equipment dealers, rental and service establishments, railway transport companies, and urban transit systems. ## VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Identify basic heavy duty equipment system problems using critical thinking skills and strategies and by applying fundamental knowledge of heavy-duty equipment operation, components and their interrelationships. 2. Identify, inspect, and test basic heavy duty equipment engine components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations. 3. Identify, inspect, and test basic heavy-duty equipment electrical and electronic components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations. Program Outline | March 2024 Disclaimer: Information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Content of programs and courses are revised as needed and/or required. Program outlines and information are subject to changes and may be delivered in different or alternate ways then listed in this document. You are advised to always reach out to Northern College if you have questions related to content on the website or outline publications. ## Heavy Equipment Techniques 4. Identify, inspect, and test basic power train components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations. 5. Identify, inspect, test and maintain basic suspension, steering, and brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations. 6. Disassemble and assemble heavy duty equipment components to required specifications. 7. Use a variety of test equipment and schematics to assess basic heavy duty equipment fuel systems and subsystems. 8. Inspect and test basic heavy duty equipment systems and subsystems using basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. 9. Use information technology and computer skills to access data concerning repair procedures and manufacturers' updates. 10. Prepare logs, records, and documentation to appropriate standards. 11. Apply communication skills to improve customer service. 12. Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational, health, safety, and environmental law; established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles. ## PROGRAM COURSES The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the program. Programs at Northern College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. | Semester 1 | Semester 1 | Hours | | --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Heavy-Equipment-Techniques-2024.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Heavy-Equipment-Techniques-2024.pdf)