This course covers shop procedures and safety in the truck shop such as safety in the use of hand tools, power tools, hoists, jacks, and other equipment used by a heavy duty truck technician. Different types and uses of fasteners, thread repair, and similar procedures will be discussed. Methods of record keeping, repair orders, and the use of repair manuals and related service publications will also be covered. The student will be familiarized with the basic fundamentals of operating heavy trucks. Included will be pre-start and pre-trip inspection procedures, basic operation of the vehicle, and shut-down procedures. Dropping and hooking and basic maneuvering of the trailer will be covered.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the theory of compressed air and its application to the brake system. Air system components will be identified and their functions studied individually and within the entire system. Emphasis will be placed on general repair and trouble-shooting. The course will cover identification of the mechanical components of the foundation brake system and their application, including all wheel/axle components. Theory of operation, removal, repair, and replacement along with diagnostic and testing procedures are covered in this course.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   4.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 8 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers basic position welding techniques of the different welding applications used in the heavy truck repair industry. This course will cover applications of oxyacetylene welding, brazing, cutting, heating, arc welding, and wire-feed (MIG).

Prerequisites: None. Fall **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the introduction to basic hydraulics and is designed to promote understanding of hydraulic theory and application related to hydraulic systems, tools, and equipment used in heavy duty trucks. The student will study principles of hydraulics, operation, component identification, and preventive maintenance. Also included will be basic information pertaining to heavy truck hydraulic brake components.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the importance and proper procedures of preventive maintenance and inspection schedules used for various types of heavy trucks and their applications. Students learn to perform inspections according to the standards of the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) This course also offers the opportunity to participate in taking the test for certified inspector through the State of Minnesota.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the identification, inspection techniques, repair and adjustment procedures, and alignment checks of the components associated with the variety of frames and suspensions common to heavy trucks. Students will be instructed in identifying the various types of truck steering systems and components. The students learn and practice inspection disassembly, reassembly, and alignment procedures. Manual and power steering sectors and pumps are included.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the basic purpose and function of the various truck electrical systems, components, and instruments. Electrical theory, application, and diagnosis using typical test equipment will also be covered.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers identification, inspection, basic refrigeration, preventive maintenance, servicing, electrical, and refrigerant charging of tractor cab A/C units common to heavy trucks.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers repairing, rebuilding, and diagnosing problems in transmissions and differentials. Students are taught how to remove, inspect, and replace gears, shafts, bearings, seals, and other components using the proper tools and procedures.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   4.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 8 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the theory of operation, repair, removal, inspection, and installation of the clutch and drive shafts.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   3.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the basic theory, operation, and understanding of the two- and four-stroke cycle diesel engine. The compression ignition engine principles and the engine's components will be covered, along with the disassembly, inspection, evaluation, reassembly, and proper torque techniques which are used on this type of engine. The different engine tools and their proper usage will also be covered.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course will cover the basic operation, theory, and understanding of non-electronic diesel fuel systems. Each of the components, their operation, usage, and internal parts will be covered and then tied together to show the student the complete fuel system.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the basic components of the diesel engine as well as their removal, inspection, cleaning, repair, proper measuring, replacement, and/or reuse.

Prerequisites: HDTT2107. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the basics of the electronically-controlled engines found in the trucking industry today. The components and their usage, testing, diagnosis, repair, and replacement will be covered. The student will be expected to use a wide variety of diagnostic test equipment.

Prerequisites: HDTT1218. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is an elective for diploma-seeking students and with the instructor's prior approval, can take the place of HDTT2222. However, this course is required for the A.A.S. Degree student as a three-credit internship. This course will allow the students hands-on experience while working at their place of employment. There is a list of required job tasks which the student will perform on the job thus acquiring valuable work experience.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course covers the removal, inspection, cleaning, and overhaul of the diesel engine. The use of special overhaul tools and service and parts manuals is included.

Prerequisites: HDTT2107. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   6.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers shop procedures and safety in the truck shop such as safety in the use of hand tools, power tools, hoists, jacks, and other equipment used by a heavy duty truck technician. Different types and uses of fasteners, thread repair, and similar procedures will be discussed. Methods of record keeping, repair orders, and the use of repair manuals and related service publications will also be covered. The student will be familiarized with the basic fundamentals of operating heavy trucks. Included will be pre-start and pre-trip inspection procedures, basic operation of the vehicle, and shut-down procedures. Dropping and hooking and basic maneuvering of the trailer will be covered.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the theory of compressed air and its application to the brake system. Air system components will be identified and their functions studied individually and within the entire system. Emphasis will be placed on general repair and trouble-shooting. The course will cover identification of the mechanical components of the foundation brake system and their application, including all wheel/axle components. Theory of operation, removal, repair, and replacement along with diagnostic and testing procedures are covered in this course.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   4.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 8 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers basic position welding techniques of the different welding applications used in the heavy truck repair industry. This course will cover applications of oxyacetylene welding, brazing, cutting, heating, arc welding, and wire-feed (MIG).

Prerequisites: None. Fall **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the introduction to basic hydraulics and is designed to promote understanding of hydraulic theory and application related to hydraulic systems, tools, and equipment used in heavy duty trucks. The student will study principles of hydraulics, operation, component identification, and preventive maintenance. Also included will be basic information pertaining to heavy truck hydraulic brake components.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the importance and proper procedures of preventive maintenance and inspection schedules used for various types of heavy trucks and their applications. Students learn to perform inspections according to the standards of the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) This course also offers the opportunity to participate in taking the test for certified inspector through the State of Minnesota.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the identification, inspection techniques, repair and adjustment procedures, and alignment checks of the components associated with the variety of frames and suspensions common to heavy trucks. Students will be instructed in identifying the various types of truck steering systems and components. The students learn and practice inspection disassembly, reassembly, and alignment procedures. Manual and power steering sectors and pumps are included.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the basic purpose and function of the various truck electrical systems, components, and instruments. Electrical theory, application, and diagnosis using typical test equipment will also be covered.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers identification, inspection, basic refrigeration, preventive maintenance, servicing, electrical, and refrigerant charging of tractor cab A/C units common to heavy trucks.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers repairing, rebuilding, and diagnosing problems in transmissions and differentials. Students are taught how to remove, inspect, and replace gears, shafts, bearings, seals, and other components using the proper tools and procedures.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   4.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 8 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the theory of operation, repair, removal, inspection, and installation of the clutch and drive shafts.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   3.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the basic theory, operation, and understanding of the two- and four-stroke cycle diesel engine. The compression ignition engine principles and the engine's components will be covered, along with the disassembly, inspection, evaluation, reassembly, and proper torque techniques which are used on this type of engine. The different engine tools and their proper usage will also be covered.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course will cover the basic operation, theory, and understanding of non-electronic diesel fuel systems. Each of the components, their operation, usage, and internal parts will be covered and then tied together to show the student the complete fuel system.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the basic components of the diesel engine as well as their removal, inspection, cleaning, repair, proper measuring, replacement, and/or reuse.

Prerequisites: HDTT2107. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the basics of the electronically-controlled engines found in the trucking industry today. The components and their usage, testing, diagnosis, repair, and replacement will be covered. The student will be expected to use a wide variety of diagnostic test equipment.

Prerequisites: HDTT1218. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is an elective for diploma-seeking students and with the instructor's prior approval, can take the place of HDTT2222. However, this course is required for the A.A.S. Degree student as a three-credit internship. This course will allow the students hands-on experience while working at their place of employment. There is a list of required job tasks which the student will perform on the job thus acquiring valuable work experience.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course covers the removal, inspection, cleaning, and overhaul of the diesel engine. The use of special overhaul tools and service and parts manuals is included.

Prerequisites: HDTT2107. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   6.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers shop procedures and safety in the truck shop such as safety in the use of hand tools, power tools, hoists, jacks, and other equipment used by a heavy duty truck technician. Different types and uses of fasteners, thread repair, and similar procedures will be discussed. Methods of record keeping, repair orders, and the use of repair manuals and related service publications will also be covered. The student will be familiarized with the basic fundamentals of operating heavy trucks. Included will be pre-start and pre-trip inspection procedures, basic operation of the vehicle, and shut-down procedures. Dropping and hooking and basic maneuvering of the trailer will be covered.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the theory of compressed air and its application to the brake system. Air system components will be identified and their functions studied individually and within the entire system. Emphasis will be placed on general repair and trouble-shooting. The course will cover identification of the mechanical components of the foundation brake system and their application, including all wheel/axle components. Theory of operation, removal, repair, and replacement along with diagnostic and testing procedures are covered in this course.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   4.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 8 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers basic position welding techniques of the different welding applications used in the heavy truck repair industry. This course will cover applications of oxyacetylene welding, brazing, cutting, heating, arc welding, and wire-feed (MIG).

Prerequisites: None. Fall **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the introduction to basic hydraulics and is designed to promote understanding of hydraulic theory and application related to hydraulic systems, tools, and equipment used in heavy duty trucks. The student will study principles of hydraulics, operation, component identification, and preventive maintenance. Also included will be basic information pertaining to heavy truck hydraulic brake components.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the importance and proper procedures of preventive maintenance and inspection schedules used for various types of heavy trucks and their applications. Students learn to perform inspections according to the standards of the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) This course also offers the opportunity to participate in taking the test for certified inspector through the State of Minnesota.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the identification, inspection techniques, repair and adjustment procedures, and alignment checks of the components associated with the variety of frames and suspensions common to heavy trucks. Students will be instructed in identifying the various types of truck steering systems and components. The students learn and practice inspection disassembly, reassembly, and alignment procedures. Manual and power steering sectors and pumps are included.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the basic purpose and function of the various truck electrical systems, components, and instruments. Electrical theory, application, and diagnosis using typical test equipment will also be covered.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers identification, inspection, basic refrigeration, preventive maintenance, servicing, electrical, and refrigerant charging of tractor cab A/C units common to heavy trucks.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement.

Prerequisites: Recommend a typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.