HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS
OCCUPATIONAL ENDORSEMENT
The HEAVY DUTY Occupational Endorsement is for the student wanting to enter the non-marine side of the diesel mechanic field. This program covers all machine systems as well as the diesel engine. All of the classes are at least 50% hands-on which lets the student practice their new skills. UAS has a wide selection of excellent training aids.
Employment possibilities could include:
- Earthmoving companies
- AC power generation
- Trucking fleets
- Freight handlers
- State or city maintenance shops
- Airport maintenance
- Machinery dealers
- Mining companies
- Logging companies
- Tour bus operations
- Sand and gravel operations
DIESEL/HEAVY DUTY EMPHASIS
REQUIREMENTS (2011-2012 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 27 | ||
| DESL | S110 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| DESL | S125 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| DESL | S130 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 2 |
| DESL | S171 | Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 3 |
| DESL | S180 | AC Power Generation | 3 |
| DESL | S250 | Heavy Duty Brakes and CDL Preparation | 2 |
| DESL | S255 | Heavy Duty Suspension & Alignment | 2 |
| DESL | S260 | Heavy Duty Power Trains | 3 |
| WELD | S120 | Basic Welding I | 3 |