A.S. in Medium and Heavy-Duty Diesel Truck Technology

Prepares students for occupations in diesel engine technology, bus service and repair, medium and heavy truck service and repair, rail service occupations and/or provides an opportunity for advancement within these occupations. Employment is available in both the public and private sectors.

A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Medium and Heavy-Duty Diesel Truck Technology A.S. Degree will:
 

1. Explain the theory of operation of medium and heavy trucks and their related systems.

2. Demonstrate safety procedures when working on medium and heavy truck engine, electrical, drivetrain and chassis systems.

3. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of workplace expectations.

4. Apply proper troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair truck systems.

This degree requires meeting the Citrus College General Education and proficiency requirements combined with successful completion (grades of “C” and above) of the following major requirements:

Required courses:
MTRK 148Medium and Heavy Truck Maintenance and Inspection6
or MTRK 101 Introduction to Medium and Heavy Truck Maintenance and Inspection
MTRK 152AMedium and Heavy Truck Engines Service, Diagnosis, and Repair6
MTRK 156AMedium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems I5
MTRK 156BMedium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems II4
MTRK 159Diesel Engine Management Systems5
MTRK 163Medium and Heavy Truck Drivetrain Service, Diagnosis, and Repair7
MTRK 164Medium and Heavy Truck Chassis Service, Diagnosis and Repair6
Select one (1) of the following elective specialties:
Medium and Heavy Truck Hydraulics3.5
Medium and Heavy Truck HVAC Service, Diagnosis & Repair3
Total Units42-42.5

2.5-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
MTRK 101 Introduction to Medium and Heavy Truck Maintenance and Inspection 6
MATH 144 Technical Mathematics 5
KIN 170
Fitness for Life
or Health and Wellness
or Health and Wellness - Honors
or Introduction to Nutrition
3
 Units14
Winter Term 1
ENGL 101
Reading and Composition
or Reading and Composition - Honors
4
 Units4
Spring Term 1
MTRK 156A Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems I 5
MTRK 152A Medium and Heavy Truck Engines Service, Diagnosis, and Repair 6
SPCH 100
Interpersonal Communication
or Interpersonal Communication - Honors
or Public Address
or Public Address - Honors
or Small Group Communication
3
 Units14
Summer Term 1
MTRK 156B Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4
 Units4
Fall Term 2
MTRK 159 Diesel Engine Management Systems 5
MTRK 163 Medium and Heavy Truck Drivetrain Service, Diagnosis, and Repair 7
ETHN 101
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
 Units15
Winter Term 2
MTRK 167 Medium and Heavy Truck HVAC Service, Diagnosis & Repair 3
 Units3
Spring Term 2
MTRK 164 Medium and Heavy Truck Chassis Service, Diagnosis and Repair 6
MTRK 698B Cooperative Education 2
MTRK 160 Medium and Heavy Truck Hydraulics 3.5
 Units11.5
Summer Term 2
ANTH 212
212L
Introduction to Physical Anthropology
and Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab
4
HIST 107
History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of the African-Americans to 1876
or History of the African-Americans since 1876
or History of Women in the United States
or American Government and Politics
or American Government and Politics - Honors
3
 Units7
Fall Term 3
MTRK 699B Cooperative Education 2
ANTH 210
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors
or Introduction to Psychology
or Introduction to Psychology - Honors
or Child Growth and Development
or Introduction to Sociology
3
ARCH 250
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism
or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day
or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History
or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art
or History of Photography
or Introduction to the Visual Arts
or Motion Picture Appreciation
or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors
or History of Dance
or History of Rock and Roll
or Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
3
ENGL 290
Ethnic Voices in Film
or Children's Literature
or Children's Literature - Honors
or Literature of the Bible
or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts
or Great Religions of the World
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
3
 Units11
 Total Units83.5

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.