This Heavy/Medium Duty Clean Vehicle Technology certificate is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of alternative fuel and electric vehicle technology as it applies to industrial. The curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in Heavy-Duty Truck and electrical maintenance, field service, and networking, in the field of Hybrid/ Alternative fuel to include electrical power technology.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| AUTO 010 | Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology | 4 |
| ELECTR 110 | Direct Current Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| ELECTR 111 | Direct Current Circuit Laboratory | 1 |
| ELECTR 115 | Alternating Current Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| ELECTR 116 | Alternating Current Circuit Laboratory | 1 |
| TECALC 087 | Technical Calculations | 4 |
| HMDT 042 | Zero Emission Heavy Duty Truck | 2 |
| HMDT 034 | Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Alternative Fuels | 4 |
| Total Units | 22 | |
Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.
This is a Gainful Employment Program
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Analyze, diagnose, and repair malfunctions in electrical systems and components of alternative fuel systems.
- Inspect, disassemble, and repair parts, which are reusable in a manner consistent with accepted trade practices.
- Inspect and assemble a truck engine and/or a Direct Current (DC) or Alternating Current (AC) electric motor in accordance with manufacturer instructions and specifications.
- Analyze and perform routine servicing of heavy-duty vehicles by evaluating equipment conditions successfully in a manner consistent with industry practices and safety standards.
- Inspect and troubleshoot an electrical system failure, diagnose the cause and correctly repair that failure in accordance with accepted industry standards.