Course Details
Course Code:
HEQU 109
Calendar Description:
This course provides intensive supervised operation of such equipment as crawler dozers, track excavators and other equipment requirements as suggested by local industry. Preventative maintenance will be covered both in the classroom and during the practical training.
Hours:
Total Hours: 125
Lecture Hours: 2
Practicum Hours:
Total Practicum Hours: 23
Total Weeks:
5
Pre-Requisites:
Machine Support System Maintenance - HEQU 108
Course Content:
Familiarization
History
Crawler Tractors
Major Components
Introduction
Front Mounted Attachments
Rear Mounted Attachments
Side Mounted Attachments
Location and Function of Controls
Introduction
Symbols
Gauges
Power Shift Tractor Controls
Standard Shift Power Controls
Starting Controls for Crawlers Equipped with Gasoline Starting Motors
Starting Controls for 24 Volt Electric Start
Blade Control Unit
Ripper Controls
Winch Control Unit
Preventive Maintenance
Introduction
Crawler Routines
New Caterpillar Track Adjustment Procedure
Starting and Stopping
Introduction
Gasoline Starting Engine
Direct Electric Start
Stopping the Tractor
Stopping the Engine
Maneuvering
General Operating Procedure
Moving the Tractor
Steering
Changing Direction
Changing Gears
Application of 3rd Gear
Maneuvering Slowly in Tight Quarters
Turning While Moving Slowly in Tight Quarters
Steering on Steep Downgrade
Parking the Crawler Tractor
Blading Work Cycle
Introduction
Levelling Passes
Loading
Carrying
Distribution
Return
Push Loading
Introduction
Push Loading Techniques
Pusher Operator as Pit Boss
Ripping
Introduction
Operating Adjustments
Ripper Operation
General Operating Guides
Operating the Adjustable Ripper
Winching
Introduction
Winch Application
Winch Operation
Safe Operating Guides
Brushing
Introduction
Crawler Attachments for Land Clearing
Safe Operating Guides
Basic Techniques for Brushing
Work Patterns for Piling Brush
Pull Scraper
Introduction
History
Scraper Components
Cable Control Systems
Hydraulic Control Systems
Scraper Work Cycle
Efficient Loading
Efficient Hauling
Efficient Unloading
Job Set Up
Special Loading Techniques
Finishing with the Scraper
Scraper Maintenance
Excavations and Backfilling
Culvert Excavation
Backfilling the Culvert
Basement Excavation
Basement Backfilling
Ditch Excavation
Mud Hole Excavation and Backfilling
Padding
Introduction
Padding Procedures
Sloping
Slopes
Constructing a Slope
Basic Guidelines for Slope Trimming
Preparing Steep Slopes
Production Dozing
Introduction
Dozing Patterns
Cycle Time Factors
Pioneering
Pioneering Side Hill Cuts
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate basic theorectical and practical skills necessary to enter the heavy equipment operator field.
Grading System:
Pass/Fail
Grading Weight:
Practicum: 90 %
Other: 10 %
Other Programs:
Heavy Equipment Operator