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):
- Diagnose and repair high voltage battery system concerns, including battery degradation;
- Diagnose and repair power electronics;
- Test internal combustion engine for proper operations (Hybrid systems);
- Perform a test drive for fault verification and proper operations;
- Diagnose and repair supporting systems including hybrid systems;
- Diagnose hydrogen fuel cell functions and repairs.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | 32 | |
| DMT 100 | Introduction to Diesel Mechanics | 4 |
| DMT 110 | Heavy-Duty Electricity | 4 |
| DMT 120 | Air Brake Systems | 4 |
| DMT 125 | Truck Transmission And Drive Lines | 4 |
| ZEVTEC 225 | Troubleshooting & Repair of HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEMS | 4 |
| ZEVTEC 215 | Med/H.D. Mobile HVAC | 4 |
| ZEVTEC 210 | Steering, Suspensions & Frame | 4 |
| ZEVTEC 205 | Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Systems | 4 |
| 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) | ||
| Total | 32 | |