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Airport Ground Support Equipment

Certificate

South’s Airport Ground Support Equipment Certificate program is the first publicly offered program of its kind in the United States. Students learn to maintain and repair airport ground support equipment used to service and support aircraft while they are on the tarmac, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. The certificate is offered through our Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program, which has strong industry ties including partnerships with the Port of Seattle, Port Jobs & Airport University, Paccar, Peterbilt Motors Company and Kenworth Truck Company.

Estimated Length of Completion

Degree Quarters Credits
Certificate Full Time: 3
Part Time: Part Time Option Not Available		 48.0

Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.

Course Course ID Credits Availability

This course introduces students to skills necessary for the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certification including electrical theory, diagnosing electrical system problems, removal, repair and installation of electrical components from vehicles. The function and construction of each component, diagnosis and service procedures will be covered.

 HDM 110 8.0

This introductory course covers safety and Material Safety Data (MSD); tools and equipment;gathering vehicle maintenance information; repair orders, repair manuals, parts and time estimating guides; component identification; component theory and fasteners.

 MVM 101 8.0

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to discuss specific career goals and recommended coursework.

  • Airport Ground Support Equipment Technician
  • Heavy Equipment Technician
  • High Voltage Electrical Technician
  • Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391. There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.

Full Time Cost

Quarter Credits Resident Non-Resident International
1 1 $127.59 $145.79 $328.13
2 1 $127.59 $145.79 $328.13
3 1 $127.59 $145.79 $328.13

Hours may vary based on specific program requirements.

Coursework

Choose 4 or more courses from those listed below for a total of 48 credits

Course Course ID Credits Availability

This course focuses on skills required by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) including safety procedures compliant with OSHA regulations, hand tools, power tools, measuring tools, and equipment used in the repair of both trucks and equipment in the heavy duty diesel mechanic industry. Inspection and maintenance are also a major part of this course. Prereqs: MVM 101, BUS 159, HDM 171, MAT 110. Coreq: HDM 105.

HDM 100 8.0

Covers the basics of hand tools, power tools, safety, measuring instruments, repair orders, lubrication and some of the specialized tools used in the heavy-duty industry.

HDM 101 3.0

Building on the introductory course, students will focus independently on electrical theory, data scan tools, and diagnosing electrical and electronic system problems including truck accessories necessary for NATEF certification. The function and construction of each component, and diagnosis and service procedures will be covered. Prereqs: MVM 101, BUS 159, HDM 171, MAT 110 with a 2.0 or higher or by instructor permission. Coreq: HDM 110.

HDM 115 8.0

This course will cover diagnostic theory, systems problems and evaluations, removal, repair and installation of tires, alignment, steering and suspension components of heavy duty diesel vehicles to meet NATEF certification. Prereqs: MVM 101, BUS 159, HDM 171, MAT 110 with a 2.0 or higher or by instructor permission. Coreq: HDM 125.

HDM 120 8.0

Contents of this course include: diagnostic theory; systems problems and evaluation, removal, repair and installation of hydraulic, air brake and ABS components from vehicles to meet NATEF certification. The function and construction of each component, and their diagnosis and service procedures will be covered.

 HDM 125 8.0

This course will focus on theory, systems problems and evaluation, reading and reviewing diagrams, and removal, repair and installation of hydraulic and pneumatic components of heavy duty diesel vehicles to meet NATEF certification. The function and construction of each component, and their diagnosis and service procedures will be covered.

 HDM 130 8.0

Contents include: Theory, diagnosing system problems and evaluation, and removal, repair and installation of heavy duty diesel drive train components from vehicles to meet NATEF certification. The function and construction of each component, and their diagnosis and service procedures will be covered.

 HDM 135 8.0

This course focuses on theory, diagnosing system problems and evaluation, and removal, repair and installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) components from vehicles to meet NATEF certification. The function and construction of each component, and their diagnosis and service procedures will be covered.

 HDM 140 8.0

Contents of this course include: Diesel engine theory, diagnosing system problems and evaluation, and removal and installation of a diesel engine from a vehicles to meet NATEF certification. The function and construction of each component, and their diagnosis and service procedures will be covered

 HDM 150 8.0

This course covers advanced theory, diagnosing systems problems and evaluation, and the rebuilding of a diesel engine to meet NATEF certification. The advanced function and construction of each component, and their diagnosis and service procedures will be covered.

 HDM 155 8.0