College Catalog

Students develop the skills necessary to repair and maintain diesel powered highway vehicles. The program exposes students to all facets of the industry with specific focus on problem solving, transferability of skills, and Mack Truck systems and design. Advanced diesel maintenance techniques and principles are applied in diagnosing malfunctions and prescribing corrective action. The major emphasizes diesel service management, as well as the theory and skills of electronic and mechanical fuel injection, chassis maintenance, vehicle inspection, tune-up, engine overhaul, transmission repair, brake service and handling hazardous waste. Students will be provided additional skill development in the servicing, successfully repairing, and testing of late model vehicles manufactured by Mack Trucks, Inc. Students must complete a Mack internship.

Career Opportunities

Heavy-duty truck technician for Mack Trucks, Inc. dealership, independent garage, truck fleet, leasing company or contractor; field service representative for Mack Trucks, Inc. or distributor; diesel service occupations such as service writer, warranty writer, parts manager or assistant service manager.

Recommended High School Subjects

Four years of English, two years of algebra, and two years of science.

Remediation Strategies

All students must remediate by end of the first year. The order of remediation will be math, reading, and English.

Transfer Procedures

This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.

Program Goals

A graduate of this major should be able to:

• practice approved safety procedures in various work situations.
• read and interpret vehicle and component service manuals and write clear, accurate, and complete service reports.
• demonstrate the correct use of basic hand tools, special tools, and testing equipment.
• diagnose and repair mechanical and electronic fuel injection malfunctions.
• overhaul and tune up diesel engines.
• test, adjust, and align truck suspension systems.
• diagnose and repair common malfunctions to brakes, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• interpret schematics and wiring diagrams, test starting, charging, lighting, and accessory systems.
• understand the potential health and safety hazards in the work place and how to properly document and perform corrective action.
• apply basic electronic principles to engine control and data storage.
• understand approved Mack Trucks, Inc., dealer procedures as applicable to vehicle service, repair and warranty claims.

Curriculum