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Medium/Heavy Truck Technology

Students in the Medium/Heavy Truck Technology A.A.S. degree program are sponsored by a trucking company. Students split their learning between taking courses at the college and developing skills through paid internships at truck repair companies. Students spend the first-half of each semester taking courses at the college and the second-half of each semester on a paid internship developing the skills just learned in class. This schedule is repeated through the two-year program. The college assists students in obtaining a trucking industry sponsor for the internship portion of the program.

Students working on truck

This program is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for an entry level technician in the trucking industry. Students will practice their skills in a well equipped lab backed by the industry leading Freightliner and Sterling Truck companies and develop production level skills at their industry sponsored company. Some of the areas of study are electrical and electronic systems, steering and suspension, air and hydraulic ABS brake systems and vehicle maintenance. Students will perform diesel engine troubleshooting, overhaul procedures, and tune-ups on both mechanical and electronic engines. Clutch, transmission, and drive axle diagnosis, repair and overhaul will be taught along with preventive maintenance procedures. Then instruction will include classroom theory, shop demonstrations, and hands on skill development. Much of the lab work is performed on actual vehicles or engines in operating condition.

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Award Title Campus Credits
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) Medium/Heavy Truck Technology BPC 94
Diploma Medium/Heavy Truck Maintenance Technician BPC 44
Diploma Medium/Heavy Truck Drivetrain Technician BPC 39

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