Students will gain hands-on experience with heavy duty trucks and mobile heavy equipment.
Students will learn the fundamentals of diesel engine diagnosis and repair, basic
electricity and electronics, hydraulics, air brake systems, fluid power circuits,
powertrains, HVAC, transmission and axle assemblies and perform preventative maintenance.
Safe shop practices, basic tool identification and maintenance, and operation of lifting
equipment using proper rigging equipment and techniques will also be covered. In addition
to technical skills, units will also cover work ethic, leadership, goal setting, problem
solving, and conflict resolution. Students will also have an opportunity to train
on LCC’s state-of the-art truck driving simulator. Students earning a B or better
in the course are eligible to earn 5 college credits for DHET 100 Essentials of Mechanics.
For more information, please contact:
Denise Prescott (360) 501-1838 or Melissa Boudreau (360) 501-1839
