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This ASE nationally certified program offers training from an ASE Master Certified Instructor in diagnosing, disassembling, reconditioning and replacing of diesel engines and components used to power trucks, buses, construction equipment, electronic generators, railroad trains, ships and similar equipment. Suggested prerequisites: mechanical drawing and blueprint reading.

Full academic selections for Juniors and Seniors

Available Certifications: ASE Certified, OSHA Certification

General Information

  

 

Tom Jackson Instructor
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Length of Program: 2 years
Technical Credits Earned: 6 
Academic Credits: 4 per year

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 Commercial Truck and Equipment Technology
     

Technical Core Curriculum
 

  • Diesel engines

  • Fuel systems

  • Clutch and transmission

  • Drive axles

  • Suspension systems

  • Electrical systems

  • Brakes (air & hydraulic)

  • OSHA certification

  • Welding skills

  • Electronic controls

  • Trucking industry operation

  • Commercial driver’s license prep

  • ASE Certification

  • Skills USA student organization

Post-Secondary Education Opportunities
 

  • Internship opportunities

  • Articulation agreement with TDDS and University of Northwestern Ohio

  • Associate Degree

  • Students have the opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits in this program.

Employment Opportunities
 

  • Diesel technician

  • Heavy equipment technician

  • Truck driver

  • Bus driver