Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Engine and Fuel Injection Technology Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

The Heavy/Medium Duty Engine and Fuel Injection Technology Certificate of Achievement provides students with cutting-edge training and practical skills for immediate job opportunities. It encompasses training in repairing, operating, and maintaining heavy-duty industrial engines and computer-controlled engines. The curriculum also includes fundamental electrical theory, meter usage, testing equipment, wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, and diagnostic testing. The certificate may also be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Applied Technology, Transportation & Culinary Arts

Department

Heavy/Medium Duty Technology

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Manufacturing, Industry, Transportation

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy-duty industrial truck engines, computer-controlled truck engines, and alternative fuel truck engines.

  2. Analyze and identify basic electrical theories, using of meters and other test equipment.

  3. Analyze and perform routine servicing of heavy-duty vehicle engines by evaluating equipment conditions.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

Term 1

12 units
HMDT 021 - Heavy-Duty Truck Engines
This course covers theory and practical shop work in the repair, operation, and maintenance of heavy-duty industrial truck engines and fuel injection systems including general troubleshooting and diagnostic testing. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test.

Course Details:

HMDT 064 - Auto/Truck Electrical Systems

This course covers basic electrical theory, use of meters, test equipment, wiring diagrams, diagnosis and repair/replacement of major electrical components of automobiles and trucks. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis of starting systems, charging systems, and electrical circuits such as lights and batteries. (This course is also offered as AUTO 064)

Course Details:

HMDT 034 - Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Alternative Fuels
This course provides theory and hands-on experience in the operation, service, inspection, and maintenance of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle systems. This course prepares students for the ASE Alternate Fuels Test (F-1).

Course Details:

Term 2

8 units
HMDT 024 - Advanced Heavy-Duty Truck Engines
This course is an advanced engine rebuilds class that covers theory and practical shop work in the repair, operation, and maintenance of various heavy-duty truck engines. Topics include general troubleshooting and diagnostic testing of engine components and systems found in most engines from a variety of engine manufacturers. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: HMDT 021
HMDT 028 - Heavy-Duty Truck Systems
This course covers theory and practical shop work in maintenance, air conditioning, Antilock Brake System (ABS), computers, and operations of the heavy-duty truck and bus systems. Course is designed to provide students the needed skills and knowledge to perform advanced level labor tasks in the heavy-duty truck and bus service industry.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: HMDT 064
    2. or
  2. Prerequisite: AUTO 064