Medium and Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Technician (Diesel) 1 & 2

Medium & Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Technician 1 – Hours: 1,050 hours, approximately one school year (35 weeks)
Cost: Tuition is approximately $3,024.00, plus books & fees

Medium & Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Technician 2 – Hours: 750 hours, approximately eight months (25 weeks)
Cost: Tuition is approximately $2,160.00, plus books & fees

Testing Requirements: Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Location: LTC Main Campus

Medium and Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Technician 1 & 2 Master Plan of Instruction

Mission: The mission of the Medium & Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Technician 1 & 2 programs is to prepare students for employment in the diesel mechanics field.

Medium and Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Technician

What you’ll learn

  • Shop safety
  • Basic hand and power tool operation and basic welding
  • Principles of diesel engine operations, diesel sub-systems functions and troubleshooting
  • Testing, troubleshooting electrical problems, electrical and engine power distribution
  • Fundamentals of diesel engine operation
  • Transmission repairing and basic operating hydraulic systems
  • A/C repair and troubleshooting procedures
  • Principles of air brakes and anti-braking applications
  • Heavy duty truck steering, suspension, and alignment testing
  • Computer diagnostic software and employability skills
Medium and Heavy Duty Truck and Bus 1
OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length
A DIM0101 Diesel Engine Mechanic/Technician Helper 150 hrs
B DIM0102 Diesel Electrical and Electronics Technician 300 hrs
C DIM0104 Diesel Engine Technician 300 hrs
D DIM0105 Diesel Brakes Technician 300 hrs

Medium and Heavy Duty Truck and Bus 2

OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length
A DIM0103 Diesel Engine Preventative Maintenance Technician 150 hrs
B DIM0106 Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning Technician 150 hrs
C DIM0107 Diesel Steering and Suspension Technician 150 hrs
D DIM0108 Diesel Drivetrain Technician 150 hrs
E DIM0109 Diesel Hydraulics Technician 150 hrs

 

Industry Certifications

  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Professional Certification

Employment Opportunities

  • Diesel shops and trucking companies
  • Heavy equipment dealer
  • Military
  • Marine or generator mechanics

Starting Salaries

Vary, ranging from $30,000 to $40,000*
*Based on local industry information

Recent Employers of Graduates:

  • Gentec Equipment
  • Lake County Schools Transportation Dept.
  • United States Army
  • Kensworth of Orlando

Placement Rate

Medium & Heavy Duty Truck & Bus Technician 1
Completion Rate*- 94%
Placement Rate*- 93%
Licensure Pass Rate* - N/A

Medium & Heavy Duty Truck & Bus Technician 2
Completion Rate*- 100%
Placement Rate*- 100%
Licensure Pass Rate* - N/A

For employment information, visit www.onetonline.org
*Data as reported to COE and is updated annually in December of each calendar year.

Required Book List

For the most recent book list for the Medium and Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Technician 1 and 2 programs, visit Lake Technical Center’s online Bookstore and Marketplace.

Steps to Enroll

  1. Apply for financial aid, if applicable
  2. Complete the online application
  3. Take the TABE and/or placement tests
  4. Meet with a counselor
  5. Register and pay tuition and fees
  6. Purchase books and supplies
  7. Complete the new student orientation online prior to the first day of class

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