Industrial Vehicle Technician

The Industrial Vehicle Technician program is designed to give completers the necessary skills to enter the automotive service industry working with industrial vehicles in public and private organizations. Forklifts and material handling equipment that have unique systems integrated within the vehicle.  Additionally, strengthening the knowledge of entry-level incumbent workers as they progress towards their career in automotive and industrial vehicle service.

The Industrial Vehicle Technician Certificate is expected to have an enrollment of 30 students and completers is estimated at 10 -15  per year.

Industries such as material handling and logistics employ technicians to repair equipment such as forklifts. The fundamentals are the same as Automotive Technology. With the additional courses in this certificate, students will be well equipped for employment in these industries

The Industrial Vehicle Technician  Program requires 18.5 units of which 18.5 are required.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
AUTO101	Auto Service Tools & Equipment	4	S1
AUTO 160	Introduction to Automotive Electrical	5	S1
AUTO 105	Hydraulics and Pneumatics	2	S2
AUTO 182	Introduction to Alternative Fuel	3.5	S2
AUTO 54	Introduction to Electric Vehicle	4	S2

Automotive Technology

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