The Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology degree prepares the students to seek employment in maintenance and repair of heavy/medium duty trucks at beginning level and can move to advanced level after some experience.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| CIT 101 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| HMDT 021 | Heavy-Duty Truck Engines | 4 |
| HMDT 022 | Heavy-Duty Truck Brakes | 4 |
| HMDT 023 | Heavy-Duty Truck Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| HMDT 024 | Advanced Heavy-Duty Truck Engines | 4 |
| HMDT 026 | Computer Controlled Truck Engines | 4 |
| HMDT 028 | Heavy-Duty Truck Systems | 4 |
| HMDT 064 | Auto/Truck Electrical Systems | 4 |
| or AUTO 064 | Auto/Truck Electrical Systems | |
| Total Units | 31 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Courses: | ||
| HMDT 098 | Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Work Experience | 1-4 |
| WELD 010 | Introduction to Welding | 2 |
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following General Education (GE) patterns:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Diagnose and repair malfunctions in electrical systems and components.
- 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.
- 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.
- Diagnose heavy–duty truck suspension and steering systems and remove and replace components in a manner consistent with industry standards.
- Diagnose the fuel system and tune-up problems using various electronic test equipment's and remove and replace components in a manner consistent with industry standards.
- Perform routine servicing of heavy-duty vehicles by evaluating tire and other equipment conditions and successfully and safely removing and replacing tires and other equipment in a manner consistent with industry practices and safety standards.
- Troubleshoot a truck electrical system failure, diagnose the cause and correctly repair that failure in accordance with accepted industry standards.
- Be prepared to transfer a core curriculum to an accredited, four-year college or university with junior class standing.