Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions for the repair and maintenance of heavy and medium duty engines in trucks, locomotives, heavy vehicles, and mobile heavy-duty equipment.

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. Diagnose and repair malfunctions in electrical systems and components

  2. Disassemble, inspect and repair parts, which are reusable in a manner consistent with accepted trade practices and assemble a diesel engine in accordance with manufacturer instructions and specifications

  3. Perform all necessary adjustments, demonstrate sequential steps taken in diagnosing heavy–duty truck brake systems and remove and replace components in a manner consistent with industry standards

  4. Diagnose heavy–duty truck suspension and steering systems and remove and replace components in a manner consistent with industry standards

  5. Diagnose the fuel system and tune-up problems using various electronic test equipment. Remove and replace components in a manner consistent with industry standards

  6. Perform routine servicing of heavy-duty vehicles by evaluating equipment conditions and successfully and safely removing and replacing tires and other equipment in a manner consistent with industry practices and safety standards

  7. Troubleshoot a truck electrical system failure, diagnose the cause and correctly repair that failure in accordance with accepted industry standards

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

16 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:

AUTO 064 or HMDT 064
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.

Course Details:

OR

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 022
Heavy-Duty Truck Brakes
This course covers theory and practical shop work in the construction, operation, and repair of heavy-duty truck brake systems and components including principles of hydraulic and pneumatic brake systems, anti-lock, and computer controlled braking systems used in today's modern heavy-duty trucks and busses.

Course Details:

HMDT 023
Heavy-Duty Truck Suspension and Steering
This course covers theory and practical shop work in the construction, operation, and repair of heavy-duty truck suspension and steering components including principles of hydraulic and pneumatic steering and suspension systems.

Course Details:

2nd Semester

12 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 026
Computer Controlled Truck Engines
This course covers theory and practical shop work in the repair, operation, and maintenance of computer controlled truck engines. Topics include general troubleshooting and diagnostics using assorted electronic and computerized test equipment on operable computer controlled diesel engines.

Course Details:

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