Medium/Heavy Truck Service
Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted) Diesel Electric Transportation Technology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.DSL.CA
Program Control Number: 21772
The certificate of achievement in medium/heavy truck service is designed to successfully prepare students to enter the diesel-electric medium and heavy-duty transportation industry as an apprentice or helper technician or provide supplementary knowledge for equipment operators and truck drivers. The program provides lecture and lab activities related to heavy-duty vehicle engines, power-train units, steering and suspension components, brakes, electrical, air conditioning, and preventative maintenance inspections. Those working in the industry will be able to improve their competencies in each subject area.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Demonstrate effective procedures for inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting and repairing medium/heavy-duty vehicles.
- Develop skills in properly measuring and analyzing medium/heavy-duty vehicle concerns.
- Recognize safety procedure for diesel-electric vehicles.
- Identify medium/heavy-duty vehicle systems and operations.