17 courses with the subject HET, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HET 110Diesel Engines3
This course introduces theory, design, terminology, and operating adjustments for diesel engines. Emphasis is placed on safety, theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding diesel engines according to factory specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to perform precision measurements on engine related components, diagnose problems with, and repair diesel engines. Class Lab Credits: 9 Clinic Credits: 0
This course introduces power transmission devices. Topics include function and operation of gears, chains, clutches, planetary gears, drive lines, differentials, and transmissions. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, research specifications, repair, and adjust power train components. Class Lab Credits: 6 Clinic Credits: 0
This course introduces the principles of electronically controlled diesel engines. Emphasis is placed on testing and adjusting diesel engines in accordance with manufacturers' speci cations. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, test, and calibrate electronically controlled diesel engines. Requisites:
Prerequisites: Corequisites: This course introduces the functions and systems of modern medium and heavy duty vehicles. Topics include use of technical manuals, tools, and equipment, record keeping, material safety data sheets, and work habit safety. Upon completion, students should be able to use technical manuals, tools, equipment, and material safety data sheets. HET-125 Preventive Maintenance 1 3 0 2 Prerequisites: Corequisites: This course introduces preventive maintenance practices used on medium and heavy duty vehicles and rolling assemblies. Topics include preventive maintenance schedules, services, DOT rules and regulations, and road ability. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and follow a preventive maintenance schedule as directed by manufacturers. Last Updated 8/4/14 332 2013-2014 Catalog Volume 35 | Wake Technical Community College
This course introduces preventive maintenance practices used on medium and heavy duty vehicles and rolling assemblies. Topics include preventive maintenance schedules, services, DOT rules and regulations, and road ability. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and follow a preventive maintenance schedule as directed by manufacturers. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0
This course introduces tune-up and troubleshooting according to manufacturers' speci cations. Topics include troubleshooting engine systems, tune-up procedures, and use and care of special test tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair engines and components using appropriate diagnostic equipment. Requisites:
This course introduces the principles of fuel injection and other power systems used in the heavy equipment industry including newer and cleaner technology. Emphasis is placed on test equipment, component functions, safety, and theories of older conventional and newer and cleaner Tier III and Tier IV fuel systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and service fuel systems and explain proper safety procedures on alternative fuel systems used in heavy equipment industry. Class Lab Credits: 6 Clinic Credits: 0
2017-2018 Catalog Volume 39 | Wake Technical C Last updated 6/20/2017 PME 211 Adv Equipment Repair ............................................. 4 Elective List II (Select 2 hours from the following courses):
HET 192ASelected Topics in Heavy Equip & Trans 2 0 02
Requisites: This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in the specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study. This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in heavy equipment and transport technology with emphasis being placed on subject matter appropriate to heavy equipment. HET-217 Tractor Performance 1 2 0 2 Requisites: This course covers procedures for attaining optimum performance of agricultural tractors. Emphasis is placed on problem solving using dynamometers, test procedures, and safety. Upon completion, student sshould be able to use test equipment to diagnose engines and drive components and adjust tractors to achieve optimum performance.
Requisites: This course covers the theory and repair of braking systems used in medium and heavy duty vehicles. Topics include air, hydraulic, and ABS system diagnosis and repair. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adust, and repair braking systems on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance the skills for troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing brake systems on medium and heavy duty vehicles. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance the topics presented in HET 231. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in HET 231. HET-233 Suspension and Steering 2 4 0 4 Requisites: This course introduces the theory and principles of medium and heavy duty steering and suspension systems. Topics include wheel and tire problems, frame members, fifth wheel, bearings, and coupling systems. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair suspension and steering components on medium and heavy duty vehicles. HEALTH AND FITNESS SCIENCE (HFS Prefix) HFS-110 Exercise Science 4 0 0 4 Requisites: This course is a survey of scientific principles, methodologies, and research as applied to exercise and physical 2017-2018 Catalog Volume 39 | Wake Technical Community College Last updated 6/20/2017 299
Take HET-231; Take either previously or concurrently. Required.
HET 233Suspension and Steering2
This course introduces the theory and principles of medium and heavy duty steering and suspension systems. Topics include wheel and tire problems, frame members, fifth wheel, bearings, and coupling systems. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair suspension including air suspension and steering components on medium and heavy duty vehicles. Class Lab Credits: 4 Clinic Credits: 0
