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Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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The Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Short Certificate is a 28-credit-hour program providing foundational diesel mechanic training. Coursework includes Basic Engines, Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Safety/Mechanical Fundamentals, Heavy Vehicle Brakes, Heavy Vehicle Drive Trains, Electrical/Electronic Fundamentals, Heavy Vehicle Steering and Suspension, and CDL License Test Preparation. Prepares students for entry-level positions servicing medium and heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles.

Credits

28 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

TroubleshootingOperations MonitoringCritical ThinkingRepairingEquipment MaintenanceQuality Control AnalysisEquipment SelectionJudgment and Decision MakingOperation and ControlMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingTime Management

Knowledge

TransportationEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityMechanicalEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and Government

Abilities

Near VisionControl PrecisionProblem SensitivityMultilimb CoordinationArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityHearing SensitivityDeductive ReasoningExtent FlexibilityFar VisionSpatial OrientationResponse OrientationRate ControlReaction TimeDepth Perception

Tasks

  • Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as
  • Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that
  • Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  • Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
  • Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
  • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareFacilities management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareWord processing softwareTime accounting softwareRoute navigation softwareInventory management software

Tools

Acetylene torchesAdjustable crescent wrenchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesBall peen hammersBattery chargersBearing heating ovensBlast cleaning cabinetsBleeder wrenchesBlow gunsBore gaugesBoring barsBoring toolsBox end wrenchesBrake shoe adjusting tools4-ranger tower trucksAir compressorsBlocks and tackleBoom trucksCargo hoistsCell phonesDump trucksElectric handtrucksFlatbed trucksForkliftsFrequency modulation FM two way radiosFront load dumpstersGlobal positioning system GPS devicesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversHandheld bar code scanners

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists49-3031.00
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers53-3032.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Hand tools and basic power tools — identify and use under direct supervision during routine service tasks at a commercial vehicle maintenance shop.
  • Brake system components and steering mechanisms — inspect visually following a checklist under technician guidance in a fleet maintenance bay.
  • Hydraulic jacks and hoists — operate to raise trucks and heavy equipment under close supervision in accordance with shop safety protocols.
  • Brake adjustment and wheel alignment procedures — perform basic steps with direct oversight while reassembling light-duty commercial vehicle components.
  • Test instruments and pressure gauges — attach to vehicle systems and read dials under supervisor direction to support initial malfunction diagnosis.
  • Routine maintenance tasks — execute oil changes, battery checks, and lubrication on buses and trucks following a prescribed maintenance schedule.
  • Protective guards, loose bolts, and safety devices — examine and report discrepancies to a lead technician during pre-trip inspection routines.
  • Defective equipment — listen for abnormal sounds and document observations using a handheld computer under guidance from an experienced mechanic.
  • Shop safety rules and personal protective equipment — apply consistently during all repair and maintenance activities in a vocational training or entry-level shop environment.
  • Parts and fluid inventory — locate, retrieve, and log basic components using shop inventory management software under supervisory direction.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
Not reported