Medium and Heavy Truck Technology

Keeping Trucks Safe and Ready for the Long Haul 

From the food we eat to the clothes we wear to the products we buy; trucks are used to bring us the majority of the supplies that keep our society running.  With the United Stated Bureau of Labor statistics predicting an 8% increase in Diesel Service Technician jobs in the next 10 years, this essential industry is ripe for newcomers. If you enjoy work that keeps you physically active and mentally sharp and you thrive in a hands-on learning environment, consider entering this degree program where you can learn advanced servicing techniques for trucks, buses, tractor-trailer systems, and off-road equipment in just two years.  

Students will learn to diagnose and repair the various systems in medium and heavy trucks including electrical systems, HVAC, drivetrain systems and more. Courses are designed to prepare students to take the industry-recognized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy Truck Service certifications (T1-T8) exams. The courses are both aligned and in compliance with the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF) to provide industry-certified quality of instruction and accreditation. We offer two professional certificates in Medium and Heavy Truck Technology as well for those looking to gain a practical skillset and quick entry into the industry.  

This program will be located in our state-of-the-art facilities at the Career and Advanced Technology Center (CATC). 

Attention, women interested in auto tech, you're not alone! Did you know the College has specialized services to help women break into this high-paying field? Our faculty can help you access scholarships and community-based support.

Ready to take the first step? Visit our Women in Automotive Technology page today to see women like you, and get started in this rewarding career!

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Automotive Engineering Technicians – est. salary $54,503
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
– est. salary $47,486
Tire Buildersest. salary $34,898 
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics – est. salary $43,092

 

**EMSI Data, 2022; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Courses and Completion Sequence

The following courses and sequence of courses is designed for the optimal success and completion of the Medium and Heavy Truck Technology degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor.

Semester 1

Course Number and Name Advisory Notes Credits Course Type

MHT 101 - Medium and Heavy Truck Maintenance Fundamentals/Intro to Medium and Heavy Truck Service

ENGL 098/099 or ENGL 084/94 placement MHT 101 is a corequisite/prerequisite for all other 100-level MHT major courses 3 credits Major course

MHT 112 - Medium and Heavy Truck Electricity

MHT 101, which may be taken concurrently
MHT 112 is a key course for progressing to many other MHT classes
3 credits Major course

ENGL 101 - English Composition I or
ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)

  3 credits Writing/Research/Info Lit 1

CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology

  3 credits Technological Competency

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or
SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) or
HIST 101 - United States History: Colonial America through the Revolutionary Era or
HIST 102 - United States History: The Civil War and the 19th Century or
HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century and Beyond or
HIST 103H - United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century (Honors)  or
ADC 176 / HIST 176 - Philadelphia History: Architecture and Planning

  3 credits Cultural Analysis and Interpretation

You must earn a grade of "C" or better grade in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA

Semester 2

Course Number and Name Advisory Notes Credits Course Type
MHT 114 - Medium and Heavy Truck Steering and Suspension MHT 112, which may be taken concurrently 4 credits Major course
MHT 120 - Medium and Heavy Truck Brake Systems MHT 112, which may be taken concurrently 4 credits Major course
MHT 180 - Medium and Heavy Truck Engine Service FNMT 118 ready
MHT 101 and
MHT 112, which may be taken concurrently
4 credits Major course
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or
ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or
ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication or
ART 111 - Three-Dimensional Design I
For ENGL 115, 117, and 118: ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently 3 credits Oral Communication / Creative Expression
MHT 125 - Medium and Heavy Truck Hydraulic Systems MHT 112, which may be taken concurrently 3 credits Major course

You must earn a grade of "C" or better grade in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA

Semester 3

Course Number and Name Advisory Notes Credits Course Type

CHEM 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Lab Based) or
EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or
EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors) or
PHYS 105 - Survey of Physics or
STS 101 - Introduction to Science, Technology and Society

For PHYS 105, FNMT 118 (or higher) placement or a passing grade in FNMT 017 (or higher)
For STS 101, FNMT 118 (or higher) placement
3 or 4 credits Scientific Reasoning
MHT 212 - Medium and Heavy Truck Advanced Electricity MHT 112 4 credits Major course
MHT 241 - Medium and Heavy Truck Drive Trains FNMT 118 ready
MHT 112
4 credits Major course
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement 3 credits Quantitative Reasoning

You must earn a grade of "C" or better grade in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA

Semester 4

Course Number and Name Advisory Notes Credits Course Type

MHT 271 - Medium and Heavy Truck HVAC Cooling Systems

MHT 112 3 credits Major course
MHT 280 - Medium and Heavy Truck Fuel Emissions Systems FNMT 118, MHT 112 and MHT 180 4 credits Major course
MHT 281 - Medium and Heavy Truck Hybrid and EV Systems FNMT 118, MHT 212, and MHT 241 4 credits Major course
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or
ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)
ENGL 101 with a "C" grade or higher 3 credits Writing/Research/Info Lit 2

You must earn a grade of "C" or better grade in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA

General Education Requirements:

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request for Course Substitution of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

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