# Apprenticeship (APPR) courses

College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog · 4 courses

Source: https://coa.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/47221/47359/47241

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### APPR 451 — Truck Mechanics Chassis System I

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/appr.md)
- Eligible for credit by examination

Operation, service, maintenance and problem solving of heavy-duty truck chassis systems covering clutches, transmission, rear axles, front-end alignment, using Internet and factory based computerized research materials. Course uses factory supported resource materials to attain on the job skill performance objectives.

### APPR 452 — Truck Mechanics Chassis System II

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Eligible for credit by examination

Operation, service, and maintenance of heavy-duty truck brake systems with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving of the air brakes systems. Second half of the course emphasizes heavy-duty electrical systems, including computer diagnostics and computer on-board networking programs.

### APPR 453 — Diesel Engines I

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/appr.md)
- Eligible for credit by examination

Study of the theory and operation of truck diesel engines and the related sub-systems. Also will include the newest available technology on the commercial market.

### APPR 486 — Introduction to Brakes, Alignment and Headlamp Aiming

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Introduction to brake, alignment, and headlamp aiming systems: Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and adjustment of steering, suspension, braking, and headlamp aiming systems; emphasis on proper use of manuals and safe use of tools and equipment; preparation for the California State Brake and Lamp licensing exams. 0948.01