Shop Practices & Hydraulic Principles: Students will learn essential vehicle technician skills, including safety, equipment basics, and the operation and repair of basic hydraulic systems.
Electrical Systems: Students will learn to diagnose and evaluate electrical components using diagnostic tools. They will complete repair orders and research service data online. Training includes diagnosing basic electrical, charging, starting, and lighting circuits using tools like test lights and multimeters.
Diesel Engines: Construction & Operation: This course offers hands-on training in diesel engine disassembly, assembly, and inspection using manufacturer manuals. Students will learn to evaluate components with precision tools, diagnose failures, and service cooling and lubrication systems, including coolant types and SCAs. It also covers the use of computer-based tools for researching service information.
Air Conditioning & Electrical Accessories: Students will learn the operation of automotive accessories like power windows, locks, seats, and airbags. They’ll complete repair orders, describe fixes, research service info online, and diagnose and service A/C and heating systems, including component replacement and recharging.
Diesel Fuel Systems & Tune Ups: Students will learn to maintain, service, and repair diesel fuel systems, including Common Rail, DDEC, Cummins, and HEUI. They will perform engine tune-ups, identify exhaust pollutants, study after treatment systems, conduct smoke tests, and use electronic tools to research service information.
Heavy Duty Drive Trains: This course covers heavy-duty truck clutch and driveline systems, including identifying clutch components, diagnosing defects, and clutch removal/replacement. It also teaches gear designs, shift mechanisms, and gear ratio calculations. Students gain hands-on experience with transmissions, differentials, power dividers, and lubrication maintenance. Basic diagnostics for automated manual transmissions and use of electronic service resources are included.
Truck Steering & Suspension Systems: The student will learn to diagnose, service, and repair heavyduty truck steering, suspension, tire, wheel, and alignment systems. This includes toe-in, camber, caster, axle alignment, and their impact on handling, tire wear, and stability. They’ll use computerized equipment for wheel alignments, balance tires, and service major tire/wheel setups. Students will also service bearings and seals, check and repair frame alignment, and work on four types of suspension systems. The course includes using online systems to research vehicle service information.
Air & Hydraulic Brake Systems: Students will learn to diagnose, service, and repair hydraulic, airover-hydraulic, and air brake systems on medium and heavy-duty trucks. Training includes ABS/EBS diagnostics using LED lights and blink codes, servicing disc and drum brakes, and using online tools to access service information.
Truck Electrical and Electronics: Students will learn to diagnose, service, and repair electrical and electronic systems in late-model medium and heavy-duty trucks, with a focus on truck computer systems. Training covers circuit types, Ohm’s Law, sensor data usage, and system control. Students will use wiring diagrams, diagnostic tools, and service manuals, and practice proper wiring techniques and computer-based service research.
Service Shop Management: Students will learn to complete repair orders with customer and vehicle details and corrective actions. They will also learn to research vehicle service information using computers and the internet. Additionally, students will learn how to prepare a resume and job application, complete various automotive forms, and interview effectively for jobs.
Prerequisites: SH-100, ES-100, DCO-100. Preventative Maintenance & Welding: The student will learn important safety precautions for cutting, welding, and hydraulics. They will practice welding with a MIG welder and using an oxyacetylene torch to cut metal. Finally, students will get an introduction to the management and business side of the medium and heavy-duty truck industry.