Associate in Occupational Science Heavy Vehicle Technology with Service Management
The Associate in Occupational Science (A.O.S.) degree program in Heavy Vehicle Technology offers training in the practical aspects of diesel engine maintenance and major heavy vehicle subsystems. Students receive classroom and laboratory training using modern test equipment and specialized tools. Students gain hands-on experience in a realistic shop setting where they must demonstrate specific proficiencies. Emphasis is placed on logical diagnostic methods and repair procedures. This program provides graduates with a foundation that prepares them for an entry-level position as a heavy
vehicle repair technician.
The Service Management course work provides students with a strong foundation in business management, customer service, communications skills, employee relations, inventory management as well as understanding business financial reports. Students with Service Management Skills may have the ability to advance more rapidly in the workforce or choose to start and manage their own business.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Course Number | Course Requirements | Clock Hours | Credit Hours |
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ORN120 | Fundamentals of Technology | 100 | 4 |
HVT122 | Vehicle Electrical and Electronics I | 100 | 4 |
HVT125 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 100 | 4 |
HVT134 | Four Stroke Diesel Engines | 100 | 4 |
HVT137 | Drivelines | 100 | 4 |
HVT138 | Brakes | 100 | 4 |
HVT139 | Steering & Alignment | 100 | 4 |
HVT223 | Environmental Control Systems | 100 | 4 |
HVT230 | Hydraulic Systems | 100 | 4 |
HVT231 | Preventative Maintenance | 100 | 4 |
HVT244 | Heavy Vehicle Electrical and Electronics II | 100 | 4 |
HVT266 | Advanced Heavy Vehicle Systems | 100 | 4 |
COM220 | Principles of Speech | 50 | 2 |
ENG260 | Technical Writing | 50 | 2 |
PSY121 | Occupational Health and Safety | 50 | 2 |
PSY217 | Industrial Psychology | 50 | 2 |
SM210 | Service Industry Business Models | 50 | 2 |
SM220 | Business Plan Development | 50 | 2 |
SM230 | Marketing Strategies and Customer Relationships | 50 | 2 |
SM240 | Managing Growth and Human Resources | 50 | 2 |
TOTAL | 1600 | 64 |
- Students attend class four (4) days per week on various schedules.
- Program length is approximately 75 weeks.
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At the successful completion of the program, the student will receive an Associate of Occupational Science in Heavy Vehicle Technology with Service Management
Possible Career Track
Possible Career Track
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Student Consumer Information
Student Consumer Information
Program | Graduation Rate | Placement Rate |
---|---|---|
Heavy Vehicle Technology With Service Management AOS Degree |
50% | 100% |
Program Available at: Main Campus.