Heavy Equipment, Truck & Diesel Technician
PROGRAM DETAILS
Courses You May Take
First Semester
| AUTO1224 | Welding | 4 |
| AUTO1245 | Trk Bsc Elctrns & Cmpnt Ovrhal | 5 |
| AUTO1219 | Truck Brake, Steer & Sus Sys | 9 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Second Semester
| AUTO1239 | Trk Insp, Maint, AC, Clng/Htng | 9 |
| AUTO2169 | Truck Electrical, Fuel & Emiss | 9 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Entrance Requirements
Recommended
- Algebra
Technical Standards
It is essential that students in this degree program are able to participate fully and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, in all classroom and laboratory experiences required for completion of the program. Students in this degree program should be able to:
- Lift 50 pounds to industry standard automotive lift height
- Effectively communicate with a person six (6) to ten (10) feet away.
- Visually decipher small images on a monitor or digital display.
- Distinguish sounds associated with mechanical failures.
- Comprehend written information found in service repair resources.
- Possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
- Function in a safe manner, not placing themselves, faculty, staff, other students, or property in jeopardy.
- Appropriately and safely use standard laboratory equipment, materials, and instrumentation to include possession of fine motor skills and mobility.
Certification Or Licensure
Students may take Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams in eight areas and the ADS TechCert test. Students are eligible for New York State inspection certification upon successful completion of their freshman year. In their senior year, students may take the test for certification in Basic Engine Theory through the Association of Diesel Specialists.
In truck and diesel technology, you’ll strengthen your math, communication, and technical reading skills while gaining extensive hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment systems. You’ll work on drivetrains, brakes, steering, suspension, gas engines, and electrical/electronic systems, building the technical expertise and practical confidence needed for entry-level roles in the diesel and heavy equipment industry.
Facilities and Labs
÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.


With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
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