Industry partnerships provide graduating students with career options in the field of Heavy Equipment Technology. Learn the fundamentals of Heavy Equipment Diesel Engines, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Fuel Systems. All coursework is based on live product training from experienced instructors. Job shadowing and paid internships can be offered following the first year of completed studies, allowing students to apply their new skills acquired while in the classroom.

If you are mechanically inclined, self-motivated, and would like to work on really big equipment, come join our team!

For information on the Heavy Equipment Certificate please contact the CWE Counselors to schedule an appointment.

The HET office is located in Applied Technology Building – Room T123

Estimated Cost of Program

  • Certificate in Heavy Equipment Technology: $2,446

Heavy Equipment Technology Courses:

(Click the down arrow button next to the course title to see the course description)

38612

Industry Partners

Coastline Equipment

Logo with the words "COASTLINE" in bold black text and "Equipment" in italic black text on a yellow background with gray and black diagonal stripes.

John Deere

John Deere logo featuring a yellow leaping deer inside a black and yellow shield above the text "John Deere" in bold, black letters.

Sonsray Machinery

Logo with black and orange abstract shapes above bold text reading "SONSRAY MACHINERY," with "SONSRAY" in black and "MACHINERY" in orange.

Quinn Company 

Logo featuring the word "QUINN" in bold black letters on a yellow background, next to the CAT logo with yellow triangle and black background.

Contact information

Heavy Equipment Technology Program Coordinator/Instructor
Marius Dornean
(562) 463-7002

Heavy Equipment Technology Counselor
Georgina Bernal
(562) 463-7053