Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Students in this Medium/Heavy Truck Drivetrain Technician program will split their learning between the college and industry at a paid internship site. This is a one-year, three-semester course of instruction including: classroom theory, shop demonstrations, and hands-on skill development. Some of the areas of study are: clutch and driveline, manual transmissions, drive axles, mechanical and electronically controlled diesel engines. Diagnosis, repair, and overhaul procedures will be performed on actual vehicles and engines in operating condition.
Students entering the Medium/Heavy Truck Technology program must be eligible to obtain a commercial driver's license and be able to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical, drug screening, and background check as a condition of employment for the internship portion of the program.
Prerequisite: Graduation from the Medium/Heavy Truck Maintenance Technician program or two years of truck mechanic experience.
Award Outcomes
Repair driveline components
Overhaul truck transmissions
Overhaul diesel engines
Interpret diagnostic tool readings
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities as a skilled maintenance technician are available in truck dealerships, leasing companies, truck fleets, and independent truck repair shops. Electronic diesel engines, transmissions, and ABS brake systems have revolutionized the trucking industry creating a great demand for the skilled truck technician.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Graduation (43 Credits)
Prerequisite: Student must graduate from the Medium/Heavy Truck Maintenance Technician major or have two years of truck mechanic experience.
Students entering the Medium/Heavy Truck Technology program must be eligible to obtain a commercial driver's license and be able to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical, drug screening, and background check as a condition of employment for the internship portion of the program.
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice
1/24/2024 : BP 5206 / EP