College Diploma - Truck Transport Technology

The Truck Transport Technology program gives students the necessary skills required to diagnose and repair today’s truck transport vehicles. Training alternates between in class, live shop and work experience. Classroom instruction will broaden the student's knowledge in truck transport electronics as well as strategies required for diagnosis of engine management systems, fuel injection and abs brakes.

• Main subject areas include electrical diagnosis, electronics, ignition systems, engines, drive-lines, steering and suspension, brakes and fuel system.
• Second-year students will have the opportunity to be involved in chassis and engine dynamometer projects in areas of emissions analysis, cold weather testing of hybrid and electrical vehicles and engine performance.
• Upon graduation, students will receive a level two apprenticeship accreditation.

Truck Transport mechanical work requires good hearing and eyesight, good physical coordination of the whole body, and some strength. Students should enjoy working with their hands. Because the work can be intricate, students should have good finger dexterity and be mechanically inclined.