Course Heavy Equipment Technician (Basic)

A comprehensive course for training heavy mechanical equipment (HME) technicians at a basic level. The course provides theoretical and practical knowledge in HME maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and systematic equipment repair, while imparting essential skills for professional work in HME workshops and job sites.

Target Audience

Maintenance managers, workshop managers, HME mechanics, and HME electricians.

Course Objectives

• Providing basic knowledge and skills in HME maintenance.
• Developing abilities in troubleshooting and implementing repair solutions.
• Familiarity with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems in HME.
• Strengthening safety principles in maintenance and repair work.

Study Program

• Defining repair options.
• Methodology of troubleshooting.
• Materials science and maintenance welding.
• Reading technical literature in English.
• Reading technical drawings: electrical and hydraulic.
• Conventional and electronic diesel engines.
• Hydraulic and electro-hydraulic controls.
• Hydraulic systems.
• Testing and measuring instruments.
• Computerized diagnostics.
• Proper use of chemicals and adhesives.
• Failure analysis.
• Oils and lubricants.
• Oil testing analysis.
• Safety in HME repairs.

Course Format

• Scope: 200 learning hours.
• Location: Zoko Academy Holon (other options: Haifa, Be’er Sheva).
• Evaluation: Final test at the end of each chapter.
• Certificate: Graduation certificate awarded by Zoko Academy.