Transportation
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a certified examiner or master technician in the trade. Study draft only.
Diesel & Heavy Truck
12 mo full-time · 1800 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-27): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPE procedurestrade mathematics and measurementtechnical reading, writing, and workplace communicationcareer readiness and professionalismdiesel engine theory, diagnosis, and repairair brake system inspection, adjustment, and repairhydraulic system principles and serviceelectrical and electronic systems diagnosis and repairpreventive maintenance schedules and procedureshands-on capstone project integrating program skillsexternship and supervised worksite placementcertification exam preparation for ASE T-series and OEM manufacturer credentials
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 1,800 clock hours · tuition $20,260 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| ASE T-series | Industry certification | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| OEM Diesel (Cummins/Cat) | Vendor certification | the equipment manufacturer |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Automotive: Small Engine & Power Equipment → Automotive Technology → Auto Body & Collision → Diesel & Heavy Truck
