Course Descriptions
Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic
HDCT 101T Work Experience
An opportunity to work in the "real world" to gain important skills as well as an understanding of the nature of the heavy mechanical fields. The time spent on a worksite also provides an opportunity for making new contacts in the chosen field.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HDCT 111T Shop Skills
Provides a grade that tracks shop skill level and progression.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HDCT 121T Workplace Initiative
Provides a grade that tracks workplace initiative and attitudes.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HDCT 140T Shop Procedures
Through study and practice, prepares students for working in a shop environment. Topics include developing safe work habits; tool identification and use; safe operation of equipment and vehicles; identification of fasteners, fittings and hoses; and an introduction to computer use in the mechanical trades.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HDCT 142T Braking Systems
A study of the principles, repair and service of basic hydraulic and air brake systems. Covers brake systems used on both highway, and off-highway vehicles and equipment. Includes an examination of air accessories found in vehicles and equipment.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HDCT 144T Hydraulic Systems
A study of principles, repair and service of basic hydraulic systems found in trucks and heavy equipment.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HDCT 146T Welding
Provides a welding safety module as well as basic arc and gas welding instruction and practice.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HDCT 160T Truck Frames, Suspensions and Attachments
A study of the operation, repair and service of suspension systems used on light and heavy vehicles. Also covers various attachments such as fifth wheels.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HDCT 164T Track and Wheel Machines
A study of the principles, repair and service of steering and suspension on wheel equipment such as front-end loaders and skidders, as well as steering and undercarriage on track type equipment. Includes an examination of types of attachments used with track type machines.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HDCT 166T Power Transfer Systems
A study of the principles, repair and service of power transfer units such as clutches, transmissions and differentials used in highway vehicles and heavy equipment.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HDCT 168T Electrical and Electronic Systems
A study of the principles, repair and service of basic electrical and electronic systems. These systems include batteries, starting, charging and electronic engine control.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HDCT 180T Engine Systems
A study of the principles, repair and service of basic gasoline and diesel engine systems.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
Essential Courses
ESFD 100T Personal Management Skills
A study and practice of skills required to be successful in a technical trade.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
ESFD 105T Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics Math
A study and practice of math calculations related to the trades.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
ESFD 110T Business Operations
A study and practice of business operations as they pertain to industry.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
ESFD 115T The Emerging Workplace
A study and practice of business operations as they pertain to the industry.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
ESFD 120T Employment Strategies
A study and practice of employment strategies reaquired for securing steady employment.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.