SVCC College Catalog

HVE 106 HEAVY EQUIPMENT SERVICING AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (3 cr.)   Presents proper preventive maintenance and servicing principles, practices, and procedures used on heavy equipment. Requires lab preventive maintenance inspections and general servicing procedures as recommended by equipment manufacturers. Teaches proper pre- and post-operational inspections, and basic operation procedures of selected heavy equipment.  Emphasizes the efficient and professional operation of a heavy equipment service facility.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.

HVE 161 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION (7 cr.)   Concentrates on supervised operation of heavy terrain equipment.  Emphasizes student command of the various controls and respect for the capabilities and dangers inherent in the operation of the machines.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 15 hours.  Total 17 hours per week.