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.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Units |
| 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 | 28 |
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Units |
| HMDT 098 | Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Work Experience | 1-4 |
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:
- 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. Remove and replace components in a manner consistent with industry standards
- 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
- Troubleshoot a truck electrical system failure, diagnose the cause and correctly repair that failure in accordance with accepted industry standards
