Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician certificate program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Perkinston, MS. Part of the heavy equipment maintenance field (CIP 47.0302), the program prepares students to inspect, service, and repair construction and industrial heavy equipment including bulldozers, excavators, cranes, and similar machinery.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers a range of technical programs alongside heavy equipment maintenance, including Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology. Students gain hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, diesel engines, undercarriage components, and electronic diagnostic systems used in the construction and industrial sectors.