Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.

Analyzes the fundamentals of electricity and electrical safety. Explores Ohm’s Law, use of a digital multimeter, wiring and components.

Focuses on the air brake system's component operation and brake maintenance for trucks and tractor/trailer combinations. In this course, learners will learn to perform overhaul procedures for cam style brake systems.

Discusses the importance of vehicle maintenance and inspections on commercial motor vehicles. Also introduces the techniques for performing proper maintenance and inspections.

Expands on the principles of basic electricity and application. Wiring diagram interpretation and utilization are introduced and practiced. Learners will also begin to apply their knowledge on the battery and starting systems. Pre/Corequisite: 10-412-118 DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 1.

Explores the operation, maintenance and overhaul of various heavy-duty steering and suspension systems. Wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment and repair will be examined. Pre/Corequisite: 10-412-126 HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION STEERING 1.

Explores drum and disc air operated foundation brakes, as well as heavy-duty hydraulic brakes. Provides the opportunity for learners to test and troubleshoot the entire air and hydraulic brake systems. Introduces learners to ABS systems found in trucks.

Introduces fastener identification and torque as it relates to equipment repairs. In the lab setting, proper torque techniques and concerns are discussed and practiced.

Focuses on the DOT's criteria for performing annual inspections. Also covers record-keeping requirements, liability concerns, and offers the opportunity to earn an annual inspection certificate upon successful completion of the test. Pre/Corequisite: 10-412-120 DIESEL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 1.

Compares equipment and techniques used in the major arc welding and thermal cutting processes. Learners perform introductory level welds in the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW processes. Learners also perform material preparation skills including shearing, grinding and thermal cutting. Condition: Accepted into a Welding Associate Degree program or Technical Diploma, Electromechanical Technology, Automotive Technology or Diesel Technology Associate Degree program or Automotive Technician, Diesel Equipment Mechanic, Machine Tool, Manufacturing Technician or Agriculture Equipment Technician Technical Diploma, or with Dean or Associate Dean approval.

Focuses on the various components that comprise the heavy duty drive train of heavy duty trucks and tractors. Learners will service and adjust heavy duty clutches. Learners will also review overhaul procedures on axles and differentials, as well as service procedures for driveshaft components.

Instructs learners on the fundamentals of heavy duty transmissions. Learners will overhaul manual and automatic shifting transmissions, troubleshoot and repair fully automatic and automatic shifting manual transmissions and read wiring and air schematics. Pre/Corequisite: 10-412-108 DIESEL DRIVE TRAIN 1.

Explores diesel engine theory and operation. Also provides the learner with a diesel engine component overview.

Emphasizes schematic interpretation with applications towards diagnosis and repair. In depth lighting, gauge, battery, starting and charging systems and their diagnostic strategies will be examined. Through a lab setting, learners will implement meter usage and electrical testing. Prerequisite: 10-412-123 DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 2.

Expands on engine component function and understanding through cylinder head disassembly and evaluation. Engine clean care, proper tune-up procedures and application of service tools is also emphasized. Pre/Corequisite: 10-412-121 DIESEL ENGINES 1.

Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents.

Examines the basic theory and operation of an HVAC system. Explores system components, functions and tools. Through lab and lecture, we will cover diagnostics and repair, as well as proper refrigerant recovery, recycling and handling procedures. Learners are also introduced to trailer reefer units and their common componentry and operations.