1. Demonstrates the ability to service vehicles by changing oil and oil filters and lubricating chassis.
2. Demonstrates the ability to inspect vehicles for such defects as damaged or worn exhaust systems, leaking hoses, seals pinion and rear axle seals, faulty wheel bearings, defective vehicle lighting brakes, windshield wipers and glass, and makes necessary repairs.
3. Demonstrates the ability to remove and replace radiators, radiator hoses, fan belts, water pumps, batteries, battery cables, alternators, voltage regulators, starters, and various other components.
4. Demonstrates the ability to inspect, replace wheel bearings, brake linings and pads, springs and all brake hardware as required.
5. Demonstrates the ability to replace fuses, mirrors and head, tail, clearance, and parking lights, and adjust doors, windows, and hoods.
6. Demonstrates the ability to keep record of work performed, parts used, and time worked.
7. Demonstrates the ability to assist Equipment Mechanic in higher level mechanical procedures.
8. Demonstrate the ability to work with alternate fuel.
9. Demonstrate the ability to perform equipment inspections.
10. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to safe working practices related to all assigned job duties.

This course explores the use of hybrid and electric battery power for vehicle transportation. Topics will include safety when using high voltage, maintenance, drivability, inverter, AC/DC power transfer and battery technology, physics of battery storage and hybrid generation systems. Electric vehicle applications and their integrated systems from many manufacturers will be discussed.

This is a comprehensive course in direct current circuit analysis including Ohm's law, series and parallel circuit analysis, voltage and current dividers, DC meters, Kirchhoff's laws, magnetic circuits, and network theorems.

This course is the laboratory complement to ELECTR 110 including experiments reinforcing the theory of electricity and the necessary technical skills.

This course is an in-depth analysis of alternating current circuits to include AC generation and transformation, inductance and inductive circuits, capacitance and capacitive circuits, time constants, rectangular and polar notation, AC circuit analysis, resonance, and filters.

This course is the laboratory complement to ELECTR 115 including skill training in reading and interpreting measurements on an oscilloscope, using QT boards, function generators, and other test equipment.

This course covers practical use and applications of technical calculations most commonly utilized in the trades and industry. Topics include electrical measurements, temperature, volume, weight, and positioning including the number line, working with dedicated formula, applied problems, geometric principles, graphs, right triangles, coordinate systems, and scientific and engineering notation. Concepts, techniques, and applications of arithmetic and elementary algebra emphasizing applications to practical problems. Interactive and traditional problemsolving methods. Class interactive group exercises applying mathematical techniques to various applications and real-world problems. A course in mathematical problems is frequently used by students enrolled in the trades and industrial and engineering programs. Problems are drawn from the industrial field.

The Zero Emission Heavy-Duty Truck course is to provide students with training in servicing and maintaining battery-electric and hydrogenfueled vehicles.

This course provides theory and hands-on experience in the operation, service, inspection, and maintenance of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle systems. This course prepares students for the ASE Alternate Fuels Test (F1).

While not required if demonstrating sufficient competency in all occupational areas, apprentices may attend additional courses of related instruction provided by agreement with the local education agency that serve to advance specific skill areas or diversify training for apprentices. Supplemental courses may include the following content areas: Sample Course: Heavy-Duty Truck Engines 4 Units (54 hours lab with 54 hours lecture, total 108 hours) Course Description: This course covers theory and practical shop work in the repair, operation, and maintenance of heavy-duty industrial truck engines and fuel injection systems including general troubleshooting and diagnostic testing. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test. Sample Course: Heavy-Duty Truck Brakes 4 Units (54 hours lab with 54 hours lecture, total 108 hours) Course Description: This course covers theory and practical shop work in the construction, operation, and repair of heavy-duty truck brake systems and components including principles of hydraulic and pneumatic brake systems, anti-lock, and computer controlled braking systems used in today's modern heavy-duty trucks and busses. Sample Course: Heavy-Duty Truck Suspension and Steering 4 Units (54 hours lab with 54 hours lecture, total 108 hours) Course Description: This course covers theory and practical shop work in the construction, operation, and repair of heavy-duty truck suspension and steering components including principles of hydraulic and pneumatic steering and suspension systems. Sample Course: Advanced Heavy-Duty Truck Engines 4 Units (54 hours lab with 54 hours lecture, total 108 hours) Course Description: This course is an advanced engine rebuilds class that covers theory and practical shop work in the repair, operation, and maintenance of various heavy-duty truck engines. Topics include general troubleshooting and diagnostic testing of engine components and systems found in most engines from a variety of engine manufacturers. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test. Sample Course: Computer Controlled Truck Engines 4 Units (54 hours lab with 54 hours lecture, total 108 hours) Course Description: This course covers theory and practical shop work in the repair, operation, and maintenance of computer controlled truck engines. Topics include general troubleshooting and diagnostics using assorted electronic and computerized test equipment on operable computer controlled diesel engines. Sample Course: Heavy-Duty Truck Systems 4 Units (54 hours lab with 54 hours lecture, total 108 hours) Course Description: This course covers theory and practical shop work in maintenance, air conditioning, Antilock Brake System (ABS), computers, and operations of the heavy-duty truck and bus systems. Course is designed to provide students the needed skills and knowledge to perform advanced level labor tasks in the heavy-duty truck and bus service industry. Sample Course: Heavy-Duty Vehicle Automatic Transmissions 2 Units (27 hours lab with 27 hours lecture, total 54 hours) Course Description: This course provides theory and hands-on experience with heavy- and medium-duty automatic transmission operation, construction, service and overhaul procedures. Sample Course: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) DMV Exam Preparation 3 Units (54 hours lecture) Course Description: This class trains student on the fundamentals of driving a Class 8 trucks. Successful completion of this course prepares students to take the written portion of the Commercial Driver's License Class A or B Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) exam. Topics include diversity and inclusion in trucking, required training on basic vehicle instruments and controls, basic operation of a vehicle, vehicle inspection, hours of service, handling cargo, fatigue awareness, vehicle maintenance and violations, and trip planning. Sample Course: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Lab 1 Unit (54 hours lab) Course Description: This class prepares students to take the DMV exam. Using a truck simulator, students receive training in truck and trailer backing, parking, docking, and road training needed to drive a Class 8 truck. Sample Course: Auto/Truck Electrical Systems 4 Units (54 hours lab with 54 hours lecture, total 108 hours) Course Description: This course covers basic electrical theory, use of meters, test equipment, wiring diagrams, diagnosis and repair/replacement of major electrical components of automobiles and trucks. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis of starting systems, charging systems, and electrical circuits such as lights and batteries.