SRJC Course Outlines

11/23/2024 2:09:30 AMATL 280 Course Outline as of Fall 2025

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ATL 280Title:  MHT PREV MAINT INSP  
Full Title:  Medium Heavy Truck Preventive Maintenance Inspection
Last Reviewed:12/4/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.5017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled43.75
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled1.508 min.Lab Scheduled26.25
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total4.00 Contact Total70.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  87.50Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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Students will study preventive maintenance and inspection practices as related to diesel powered medium heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Course prepares students to pass the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) T8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection certification test. This is a practical course that applies the knowledge gained from courses ATL 220, 230, 240 and 290. For the ATL Medium Heavy Trucks (MHT) certificate programs, WEOC 99 can be substituted for this course.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of ATL 105 and ATL 220 and ATL 230 and ATL 240 and ATL 290


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL C1000 or equivalent and MATH 25 or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Students will study preventive maintenance and inspection practices as related to diesel powered medium heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Course prepares students to pass the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) T8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection certification test. This is a practical course that applies the knowledge gained from courses ATL 220, 230, 240 and 290. For the ATL Medium Heavy Trucks (MHT) certificate programs, WEOC 99 can be substituted for this course.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of ATL 105 and ATL 220 and ATL 230 and ATL 240 and ATL 290
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL C1000 or equivalent and MATH 25 or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Perform maintenance inspections on agricultural, construction, public transportation, and trucking equipment.
2. Evaluate equipment condition and determine repair options.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe maintenance and inspection procedures for diesel-powered equipment.
2. Evaluate symptoms of potential machine failure.
3. Perform and assess preventive maintenance inspections on the following:
    A. tracks, tires, and wheels
    B. engine and powertrain components
    C. electrical/electronic components
    D. chassis and undercarriage components.
4. Evaluate conditions and determine repair options.
5. Utilize digital media for service information.
6. Discuss and apply personal, shop, and environmental safety procedures.

Topics and Scope
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I. Maintenance and Inspection Procedures
    A. Scheduled maintenance
    B. Preventive maintenance
II. Using Technical Manuals
    A. Hard copy
    B. Computerized
    C. Service bulletins
III. Regulations for Different Industries
    A. Department of Transportation (DOT)
    B. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
    C. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
IV. Lubrication
    A. Solid and liquid lubricants
    B. Lubrication procedures
    C. Rating symbols
V. Failure Analysis
    A. Metallic parts failures
    B. Failures due to neglect/lack of maintenance
VI. Tracks, Tires, and Wheels
    A. Condition and wear
    B. Rims, wheels, rollers
VII. Engine Compartment
    A. Fluid levels
    B. Leak inspection
    C. Belts and hoses
    D. Component mounting
    E. Wiring and clamps
    F. Air intake system
    G. Fuel systems
    H. Cooling systems
VIII. Electrical and Electronic systems
    A. Inspect/test batteries
    B. Battery cables and terminals
    C. Starting system tests
    D. Lighting system check
    E. Gauges and instruments
    F. Diagnostic display
    G. Computer malfunction lamp diagnosis
IX. Power Train
    A. Transmission service
    B. Rear axle service
    C. Driveline inspection
    D. Clutch adjustment
X. Chassis/Undercarriage
    A. Steering system
    B. Suspension inspection
    C. Brake adjustment and inspection
    D. Anti-lock brake malfunction diagnosis
    E. Springs and attachments
    F. Component mounts
XI. Hydraulic Systems
    A. Fluid type and level indicators
    B. Filters and maintenance
XII. Safety
    A. Personal
    B. Shop
    C. Environmental/hazardous material handling
 
All topics are covered in both the lecture and lab parts of the course.

Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Weekly reading (25-50 pages)
2. Tests (10-15)
3. Final exam
 
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Perform preventive maintenance inspections and prepare written reports if assigned by instructor
2. Inspection and evaluation worksheets
3. ASE Education Foundation recommended task sheets
4. Daily work logs (work assigned, work completed)

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 25%
Written inspection reports; daily work logs
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 25%
ASE task sheets; inspection and evaluation worksheets
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 40%
Perform preventive maintenance inspections
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
30 - 50%
Tests; final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems. 2nd ed. Duffy, Owen and Wright, Gus. Jones and Bartlett. 2020.
Fundamentals of Mobile Heavy Equipment. Wright, Gus and Duffy, Owen and Heard, Scott. Jones and Bartlett. 2019 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials

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