Courses
Semester 1
- Basic Shop Practice MECH0006
Units/ Hours: 42
This introductory level course will consist of equipment circle checks, and identification of machine controls. A review of the operator's manual as well as safe manoeuvring procedures for equipment will be emphasized. This course will also consist of hands-on maintenance of engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drive lines of heavy equipment. Emphasis will be placed on the safe procedures and practices during the servicing of various pieces of equipment. This course will help to better prepare the student for their summer internship placement.
- Electrical Systems I ELCT0008
Units/ Hours: 75
This course studies electrical fundamentals including magnetism, current, voltage, resistance, series and parallel circuits. Meter usage, test equipment and electrical schematics will be emphasized. Electrical systems on heavy equipment such as batteries and starters will be tested and evaluated.
- Engines I MECH0019
Units/ Hours: 75
This Engines I course covers the theory and overhaul of diesel engines. Wear measurements, valve grinding, cylinder honing, component evaluation, plastigauging, and cylinder bore measurements are some of the skills developed. Lubrication, cooling, fuel, intake and exhaust systems are also discussed with practical testing and diagnosis of system operation. Within a lab group, students will perform a complete disassembly and reassembly of an internal combustion engine. The shop work, which is part of this course, is designed to amplify the students' understanding of the topics discussed in the theory part of the course.
- Hydraulic Systems I MECH0030
Units/ Hours: 75
This course begins with general hydraulic fundamentals and leads into a detailed study of hydraulic systems on heavy mobile equipment. Topics include pumps, cylinders, control valves, reservoirs, actuators, lines and fittings, fluids, hydraulic control circuits for machine implement, drive and steering functions, and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems on machines.
- Parts, Maintenance and Service MECH0046
Units/ Hours: 45
This course introduces the student to the preventative maintenance required to minimize down-time on heavy equipment. Fuels, lubricants, synthetics, and their appropriate applications are studied along with oil analysis for wear particles. Safe hoisting, blocking, and handling of heavy components is included, along with safe use of tools, fire suppression equipment, and the appropriate use of fasteners, fittings, tubing, hoses and other shop equipment.
- Powertrains I MECH0048
Units/ Hours: 75
This is the first of a two-part course (Powertrains I and Powertrains II) and it covers clutches, standard transmissions, planetary gearing, propeller shafts and U-joints, standard, no spin and limited slip differentials, planetary and non-planetary axles, final drives, air, hydraulic and disc brakes, tires and tire sizes, undercarriages, winches, suspension systems, machine safety, and maintenance procedures. The shop work, which is part of this course, is designed to amplify the students' understanding of the topics discussed in the theory part of the course.
- Professional Portfolio Development GNED0033
Units/ Hours: 45
Get the Work You Want! This course will assist post-secondary students to locate and win positions they want in the workplace. The use and development of a professional portfolio will be emphasized. Through career analysis self-assessment, goal setting, and portfolio development participants will improve their ability to link their skills and knowledge to appropriate career positions. The basics of job searching will be enhanced with sessions on electronic resume posting, web site searches, and online job links. Participants will complete this course with the foundation of a professional portfolio and the knowledge to find the work they want.
Semester 2
- HET Internship APST0031
Units/ Hours: 450
The internship is an integral part of the learning and mentoring process for the trainees. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 15 weeks (450 hours) of work placement in a related field. This portion of the program will let students apply the skills they have obtained in the first semester. This credit must be earned before a diploma can be granted. To obtain a credit for the internship placement students must have their employer sign and complete the Heavy Equipment Technician Intern Evaluation Form and return it to the college no later than one month after completion of the work term.
Semester 3
- Electrical Systems II ELCT0009
Units/ Hours: 75
This course is a continuance of Electrical Systems I. Students will study more in-depth electrical fundamentals. Electronic devices such as semiconductors and other solid state devices will be emphasized and their applications in alternators, regulators and controls. Oscilloscope usage and proper wiring repair will be studied. Various types of wiring schematics and their interception will be analyzed.
Pre-Requisites
- Electronic Engine Management ELCT0011
Units/ Hours: 60
This course is an in-depth study of electronic engine controls including fuel and emission management for both gasoline and diesel engines. The focus will be to evaluate engine computer systems and their components including input and output devices such as sensors, actuators and stepper motors, etc. Other subsystems such as electronic transmission controls and antilock braking systems will be studied. System diagnosis and schematic interruption will be the main emphasis.
- Engines II MECH0020
Units/ Hours: 75
Engines II will build on the knowledge the student has gained from the successful completion of Engines I. It will start with a review of engine breathing and pressure differentials that occur during the four stroke combustion cycle. The course will then cover the principals, purpose, functions and fundamentals of low pressure diesel fuel subsystems, mechanical governors, hydraulic fuel injectors and a variety of high pressure fuel systems including: inline port helix, rotary distributor, mechanical unit injector, mechanical electronic unit injectors, hydraulic electronic unit injector, electronic unit pump and high pressure common rail. Partial and full authority high pressure fuel injection systems will also be incorporated into the course. An emphasis will be placed on the diagnosing of both the low and high pressure fuel systems and a variety of engine operation concerns.
Pre-Requisites
- Hydraulic Systems II MECH0031
Units/ Hours: 75
This is the second of a two-part course (Hydraulic Systems I and Hydraulic Systems II) which is a detailed study of advanced hydraulic systems used in the heavy equipment industry. The study begins with a review of hydraulic principles and culminates with a comprehensive study of systems containing pressure and temperature compensating systems and load sensing capabilities. Also detailed will be the theory and operation of pneumatic circuits for brakes, schematics and ISO symbols. Students will receive extensive hydrostatic drive systems training and evaluation of operating systems.
Pre-Requisites
- Powertrains II MECH0049
Units/ Hours: 75
This is the concluding part of a two-part course which covers torque converters, clutch packs, powershift, automatic and hydrostatic transmissions. It also covers electronically controlled powershift transmissions, hydraulic propulsion systems and electronically controlled hydrostatic drives, as well as machine safety and maintenance procedures. The shop work, which is part of this course, is designed to amplify students' understanding of the topics discussed in the theory portion of the course.
Pre-Requisites
- Shop Practice MECH0052
Units/ Hours: 45
This course will consist of hands-on practice in maintenance and repair of engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drive lines of heavy equipment. Air conditioning systems, climate control systems, ozone depletion prevention techniques and refrigerant handling will be the focus of this program.
Pre-Requisites
- General Education Elective
Course Number: GENED
All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.
Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.
Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.
You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.
See this page for a list of approved General Education Courses at Fleming College.
Semester 4
- Electrical Systems III ELCT0061
Units/ Hours: 90
This course covers the basic principles of electricity, the laws and formulas which are used to solve electrical problems. Students will discover the principles of magnetism and their relationship to direct/ alternating current generators and alternators plus other electrical machinery. The fundamental principles of alternating current electricity including problem solving, current, voltage, impedance, reactance and power factor in series and parallel circuits will be utilized.
- Installation, Code and Safety ELCT0064
Units/ Hours: 75
This course covers the fundamentals of generator set installations. Topics include: air flow requirements for combustion and cooling, methods of air ducting, thermodynamic principles as applied to heat exchangers, acceptable methods of mounting of generators, and vibration analysis. The Electrical Code and CSA code C282 will be reviewed along with safe electrical practices.
- Prime Movers MECH0164
Units/ Hours: 75
This course covers the basic principles of operation of the mechanical power devices necessary to generate electrical power. These include air and liquid cooled spark and diesel engines, dual-fuel engines and other designs. Maintenance, servicing and repair of these prime movers will be emphasized. Emission controls and ventilation systems will be discussed.
- System Controls ELCT0063
Units/ Hours: 105
Intensive instruction in troubleshooting, schematic diagram reading, servicing and repair of power generation system controls will be provided. Lecture discussions and laboratory applications will focus on generator operation, paralleling and the role that switch gear and governors play in power generation systems. A basic understanding in specialized devices such as power relays, volt-amp reactive (VAR) power factor controllers, uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS) and circuit protection controls will be emphasized.
- General Education Elective
Course Number: GENED
All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.
Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.
Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.
You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.
See this page for a list of approved General Education Courses at Fleming College.