Alternative Fuels and Emissions | Massasoit Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Quality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringActive ListeningReading ComprehensionOperation and ControlTroubleshootingSpeakingCritical Thinking

Knowledge

MechanicalTransportationEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Near VisionProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionFlexibility of ClosureArm-Hand SteadinessOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSelective AttentionHearing Sensitivity

Tasks

Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.
Inspect repairs to transportation vehicles or equipment to ensure that repair work was performed pro

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesBarcode scannersBattery charge testersBattery test hydrometersComputer data input scannersDecelerometersDesktop computersDial indicatorsDigital camerasDigital timing lightsDistance measuring wheelsDynamometersExhaust analyzersFlammable gas detection metersFloor jacks

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium53-6051.07	Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Transportation vehicles and equipment — inspect routinely for evidence of abuse, mechanical malfunction, or structural damage with minimal supervisory oversight.
Compliance standards and regulatory rules — apply working knowledge to verify that vehicles meet required safety and operational benchmarks during periodic inspections.
Repaired vehicle systems — evaluate completed maintenance work independently to confirm that repairs were performed correctly before the vehicle is returned to service.
Inspection findings and discrepancy reports — document accurately in database and spreadsheet software without prompting from a supervisor.
Common mechanical faults in engines, suspensions, and braking systems — troubleshoot and isolate root causes during routine facility inspections.
Operator and maintenance personnel — listen actively and ask clarifying questions to gather accurate repair and incident histories.
Recurring defect patterns across a vehicle fleet — recognize trends and flag emerging maintenance issues to the maintenance supervisor.
Federal, state, and local transportation safety regulations — apply selectively and accurately to varied vehicle types encountered on a daily inspection route.
Inspection scheduling and priority queues — manage a personal workload efficiently to meet compliance deadlines at a mid-size transportation depot.
Spreadsheet and word processing tools — produce clear, organized inspection summaries and discrepancy logs for supervisory review.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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