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Anode Technical Institute

Certificate

Heavy Equipment Telematics & Electro-Hydraulics Technician

A 12-credit certificate in four courses: heavy equipment electrical systems and SAE J1939 CAN networks, electronic joystick and valve controllers, electro-hydraulic pumps, valves and system diagnostics, and telematics, GPS machine guidance and data analysis. Coursework is vendor-neutral. It prepares you for industry practice and does not by itself grant any license or agency certification.

12 credits
3 terms
Free to study · $99 for the credential
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Outcomes

What you will be able to do

  1. 01Diagnose CAN bus network faults
  2. 02Calibrate electronic controllers
  3. 03Troubleshoot electro-hydraulic systems
  4. 04Set up telematics and machine guidance

Careers

Where graduates work

  • Heavy equipment technician
  • Equipment electronics technician
  • Field service technician

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits
HEH 1013 cr

Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems and Controller Area Networks

This course provides foundational instruction in heavy equipment electrical architecture, circuit diagnostics, and SAE J1939 network communication protocols. Students develop practical skills to systematically trace schematics, isolate circuit faults, and analyze digital bus traffic using standardized diagnostic instrumentation.

Term 2

6 credits
HEH 1053 cr

Electronic Joystick and Valve Controller Integration

This course delivers comprehensive training on the operation, configuration, and troubleshooting of electronic operator interfaces and proportional valve driver modules in mobile heavy equipment. Technicians will master signal conditioning, pulse-width modulation output tuning, closed-loop feedback calibration, and diagnostic fault isolation across electro-hydraulic control subsystems.

HEH 1103 cr

Electro-Hydraulic Pumps, Proportional Valves, and System Diagnostics

This course provides advanced technical instruction on electro-hydraulic power generation, proportional valve actuation, and closed-loop hydraulic control systems used in heavy machinery. Technicians will learn to evaluate fluid power circuits, calibrate electronic displacement controls, and execute rigorous diagnostic procedures using digital diagnostic tooling and pressure instrumentation.

Term 3

3 credits
HEH 1153 cr

Heavy Equipment Telematics, Machine Guidance, and Fleet Data Analytics

This course prepares technicians to install, configure, and troubleshoot machine guidance hardware and wireless telematics systems across heavy mobile equipment. Students analyze spatial positioning infrastructure, integrate automated electro-hydraulic grade controls, and leverage telematics data streams for predictive maintenance and operational optimization.

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