Medium/ Heavy Duty Zero Emissions Vehicle Technologies

Associate in Science Trade & Industry · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Medium/ Heavy Duty Vehicle Zero Emissions program provides students with the opportunity and exposure to acquire entry-level job skills through lecture and hands-on training for the medium/heavy duty zero emissions technology repair and service industry. This program will cover zero emissions medium/heavy duty trucks, school buses, public transportation, off-road vehicles, and port vehicles.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Diagnose and repair high voltage battery system concerns, including battery degradation;
  2. Diagnose and repair power electronics;
  3. Test internal combustion engine for proper operations (Hybrid systems);
  4. Perform a test drive for fault verification and proper operations;
  5. Diagnose and repair supporting systems including hybrid systems;
  6. Diagnose hydrogen fuel cell functions and repairs.
CourseTitleUnits
Program Requirements32
DMT 100Introduction to Diesel Mechanics4
DMT 110Heavy-Duty Electricity4
DMT 120Air Brake Systems4
DMT 125Truck Transmission And Drive Lines4
ZEVTEC 225Troubleshooting & Repair of HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEMS4
ZEVTEC 215Med/H.D. Mobile HVAC4
ZEVTEC 210Steering, Suspensions & Frame4
ZEVTEC 205Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Systems4
To complete the A.S. Degree, choose a General Education (GE) Pattern. Please make an appointment with a counselor to review details specific to your academic goals.
Palomar College District General Education and District Requirements
California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
Total32

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