Medium/Heavy Truck Technology - Linn State Technical College

Medium/Heavy Truck Technology from Linn State Technical College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Medium/Heavy Truck Technology is designed to prepare skilled technicians to service medium and heavy duty trucks and similar diesel equipment. The Medium/Heavy Truck Technology program is accredited by the Association of Technology , Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). The Medium/Heavy Truck Technology program contributes to the green economy by updating the curriculum each year to include the latest technology used to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations regarding emission and control systems. The newest tier of engine training, tier four, includes alternative fuels. Additional technology being developed includes hybrid powertrain systems, multi-fueled engines, and the ?green? diesel engine that produces post-combustion air that is cleaner than the intake air, which positively affects the carbon footprint. Graduates of the program can expect to find employment in the service department of trucking companies, independent garages, automobile dealerships and construction companies. They can also expect to earn high wages after reaching the level of a skilled technician. Beginning apprentices usually earn from 50 to 70 percent of the rate of a skilled worker. Program Mission The mission of the Medium/Heavy Truck Technology program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in today's truck repair industry field. Program Goals The goals of the program are to: Provide the opportunity for students to develop electrical knowledge and skills needed to repair and maintain heavy equipment. Provide the opportunity for students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to repair, maintain and troubleshoot diesel engines. Provide the opportunity for students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to repair, maintain and troubleshoot of hydraulic and drive train systems as they relate to heavy equipment. Provide an opportunity for students to develop and demonstrate critical thinking skills used in troubleshooting. Assure that students have the opportunity to develop oral and written communication skills needed in the diesel mechanic's field. View more details on Linn State Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.