Term Effective: Fall 2024

The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

Description:

The Medium Heavy Truck Fundamentals Certificate offers both theoretical and hands-on training, that may include: engine theory, diesel fuel systems, heating ventilation and air conditioning, pollution control systems, 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 entry-level apprentice Medium Heavy Truck technicians.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
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. Identify and describe the theory, service, and repair of common types of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
11. Use industry standard recovery, recycling, and recharging equipment to diagnose and service automotive air conditioning systems.
12. Demonstrate use of tools and equipment in a welding shop per American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety standards Z49.
13. Perform arc weld from the flat, fillet weld position per American Welding Society (AWS) standards.
14. Perform oxy-acetylene weld on a butt joint, lap joint, fillet joint, and brazing fillet joint per AWS standards.
15. Demonstrate ability to safely use oxy-acetylene cutting torch per AWS standards.
16. Identify the basic principles of the modern diesel engine.
17. Define the basic troubleshooting of diesel electronic fuel control systems.
18. Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy duty drivetrain components.
19. Interpret and understand repair manuals for repair of drivetrain components.
20. Evaluate and diagnose medium heavy-duty brake components/system malfunctions.
21. Evaluate and diagnose medium heavy-duty steering systems.
22. Evaluate and diagnose medium heavy-duty suspension systems.
23. Perform maintenance inspections on agricultural, construction, public transportation, and trucking equipment.
24. Evaluate equipment condition and determine repair options.
25. Describe and interpret hydraulic schematics and repair manuals in relation to hydraulic systems.
26. Demonstrate ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems on agricultural and instruction equipment.

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section.