The Medium Heavy Truck Technology Certificate offers both theoretical and hands-on training, including electrical systems, drive trains, brake systems, suspension systems, and hydraulic systems. Course work prepares students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams. Students enrolling in the program should have the desire and ability to work with their hands, demonstrate critical thinking, possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude, and enjoy working in a shop environment. Program completers should be able to find employment as advanced entry-level apprentice Medium Heavy Truck technicians.
The former Diesel AS degree had an average of 10-15 completers per year; we anticipate the new certificate will have 10-15 completers as well.
1. Demonstrate the correct use of safety procedures utilized by a mobile equipment repair technician.
2. Locate and interpret technical manuals from online computerized databases.
3. Demonstrate the appropriate use and maintenance of hand, shop, and precision tools.
4. Prepare initial, revised, and final repair orders in compliance with California law (BAR).
5. Demonstrate the proper use of a Digital Multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems, including: source voltage, voltage drop, current flow, and resistance.
6. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment charging system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
7. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment starting system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
8. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment low-voltage battery system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
9. Test the Controller Area Network (CAN) BUS system signal with a Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO). Set up the DSO to capture the CAN hi (+) and CAN lo (-) signals.
10. Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy duty drivetrain components.
11. Interpret and understand repair manuals for repair of drivetrain components.
12. Evaluate and diagnose medium heavy-duty brake components/system malfunctions.
13. Evaluate and diagnose medium heavy-duty steering systems.
14. Evaluate and diagnose medium heavy-duty suspension systems.
15. Describe and interpret hydraulic schematics and repair manuals in relation to hydraulic systems.
16. Demonstrate ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems on agricultural and instruction equipment.
17. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory of machining as applied to machine tool techniques.
18. Demonstrate use of tools and equipment in a welding shop per American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety standards Z49.
19. Perform arc weld from the flat, fillet weld position per American Welding Society (AWS) standards.
20. Perform oxy-acetylene weld on a butt joint, lap joint, fillet joint, and brazing fillet joint per AWS standards.
21. Demonstrate ability to safely use oxy-acetylene cutting torch per AWS standards.
This certificate is designed for future Medium Heavy Truck Technicians who want to start their careers and demonstrate technical knowledge skills to excel in their chosen fields.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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ATL 101 | Transportation Information Systems and Shop Practices | 3.0 | S1 |
ATL 105 | Service Writing and Shop Management | 2.0 | S1 |
ATL 161 | Mobile Electrical Systems 1 | 3.0 | S1 |
MACH 51.1A | Beginning Machine Tool Technology | 3.0 | S1 |
WELD 170 | Beginning Welding: Fundamentals of Arc and Gas Welding | 2.0 | S1 |
ATL 162 | Mobile Electrical Systems 2 | 3.0 | S2 |
ATL 230 | Medium Heavy Truck Drivetrain | 3.0 | S2 |
ATL 240 | Medium Heavy Truck Brakes and Suspension | 3.0 | S2 |
ATL 290 | Mobile Hydraulic Systems | 3.0 | S2 |
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