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 $2,920.00, plus books & fees

Medium & Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Technician 2 – Hours: 750 hours, approximately eight months (25 weeks) Cost: Tuition is approximately $2,085.00, plus books & fees

Testing Requirements: Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)

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

  • N/A

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
Placement Rate*- 90% Completion Rate*- 90.91% Licensure Pass Rate* - N/A
Medium & Heavy Duty Truck & Bus Technician 2
Placement Rate*- 100% Completion Rate*- 100% Licensure Pass Rate* - N/A
For employment information, visit http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3031.00
*Data as reported to COE and is updated annually in December of each calendar year.

Required Book List

  1. Heavy Duty Truck Systems, 5e, Bennett,
    Goodheart-Willcox, 2010, ISBN 143583820,
    $143.25, tax @ 7% $10.03, total $153.28
  2. Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Engines, 2e,
    Bennett, Cengage Learning, 2003, ISBN 1401814999,
    $141.21, tax @ 7% $9.88, total $151.09

Steps to Enroll

  1. Apply for financial aid, if applicable
  2. Complete a Lake Tech 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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