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Heartland Community College

Hybrid Diesel Equipment Technology (Pending Approval)

25-26 credit hours

Catalog Year 2026-2027

The Hybrid Diesel Equipment Technology certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment or upskill opportunities through specialized training in the service, repair and maintenance of medium heavy-duty EV/Hybrid Diesel vehicles and equipment in the transportation, transit, construction, agriculture, and mining industry sectors. Through hands-on training and technical coursework, students will learn to diagnose, repair, and maintain both electric propulsion systems and traditional hybrid and diesel engines. Key topics include electrical systems, battery technology, power electronics, regenerative braking, high-voltage safety protocols, and hybrid diesel-electric powertrain management. Students will also gain proficiency with the diagnostic tools and software used by industry professionals.

Certificate Requirements

Class Title Credit Hours

TECH 171 or TECH 172

OR

TECH 271 or TECH 272

10-Hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Safety

OR

30-Hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Safety

1 or 2
BTEC 145 or SCED 110 Employment Success Strategies OR Workplace Success 1
HDET 101 Hybrid Diesel Equipment Fundamentals 3
HDET 110 Heavy Equipment Braking 3
HDET 115 Heavy Equipment Steering and Suspension 3
HDET 120 Heavy Equipment Engine Repair (Prereq: Completion with C or better, or concurrent enrollment in HDET 101) 3
HDET 220 Heavy Equipment Climate Control & Thermal Management 3
EVES 125 Electrical and Chassis Control 1 2
HDET 227 Heavy Equipment Drivetrains (Prereq HDET 101) 3
HDET 230 Heavy Equipment Electrical Diagnostics (Prereq HDET 101) 3
Total Credit Hours 25-26

Suggested Sequence:

Fall: EVES 125, HDET 101, HDET 110, TECH 172
Spring: HDET 115, HDET 120, HDET 220, BTEC 145 or SCED 110
Summer: HDET 227, HDET 230

Contact Us

Career and Technical Education Division
AMC 1600
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: (309) 268-8860
Fax: (309) 268-7963

Email the CTE Division

Adam Campbell

Dean, Career and Technical Education
AMC 1607
Phone: (309) 268-8895
Email: Adam.Campbell@heartland.edu