Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Advanced Engines and Powertrains

Students successfully completing the outlined course of study will be prepared to enter the workforce as an entry-level technician specializing in the service and repair of diesel engine fuel systems, differentials, axles, drive systems, heavy-duty brake systems, as well as suspension and steering for On-Highway Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks. Students will receive instruction in the areas of engine fuel systems, electronic control systems, drivelines, axles and differentials, drive systems, medium and heavy-duty brake systems, as well as suspension and steering systems used in On-highway trucks and buses. In addition service department fundamentals such as precision measuring, technical reading and writing, and general shop safety and skills will be emphasized. Students will be expected to operate in a workplace like environment. Students successfully completing the course will be eligible to take ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification tests for the subjects of study.

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The Equipment Technician Program trains diesel technicians for the construction, on-highway, and agriculture sectors. Currently students have the option to earn an AS Degree as well as three Certificates of Achievement. One certificate is 40 units, and the other two are 19 units each. Each certificate provides a different level of skill attainment. Recently the Equipment Technician Program added two courses specifically targeted for students interested in On-Highway truck repair and maintenance. With the addition of these courses, four Certificates of Achievement are being proposed. Each certificate will focus on different levels of skill attainment. These certificates are stackable and will provide a right sizing of education for students wishing to work in the On-Highway truck repair and maintenance field. Program Learning Outcomes At the completion of this course of study students will have the knowledge and ability to: 1. Explain the theory of operation of common machine systems found on diesel- powered machinery. 2. Demonstrate safe entry-level repair and maintenance of diesel-powered machinery. 3. Communicate effectively orally, and in technical writing. 4. Utilize resources such as electronic and print media and diagnostic software to diagnose, and repair machine systems. 5. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of workplace expectations, job preparedness and readiness. 6. Apply proper troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair diesel-powered equipment

MAG31 Equipment Technician: Fuel Systems & Power Train II 8 MAG50 Heavy Duty Brake Systems 4 MAG51 Heavy Duty Suspension and Steering 4