Medium-Heavy Truck Certification
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - ASE
Objective: To identify and recognize those Medium and Heavy Truck Technicians who can demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair different systems of Class 4 through Class 8 trucks and tractors.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
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Cost
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Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeApply diagnostic procedures to troubleshoot medium and heavy truck system failures using industry-standard diagnostic equipment and tools.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Diagnose and repair diesel engine systems including cylinder heads, engine blocks, lubrication, cooling, air induction, exhaust, and fuel systems on medium and heavy trucks
- Diagnose and repair starting and charging systems on medium and heavy trucks
- Diagnose and repair engine brakes on medium and heavy trucks
- Diagnose and repair drive train systems on medium and heavy trucks
- Diagnose and repair brakes including air brakes, ABS, traction control, and electronic stability control systems on medium and heavy trucks
- Diagnose and repair suspension and steering systems on medium and heavy trucks
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Objective: To identify and recognize those Medium and Heavy Truck Technicians who can demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair different systems of Class 4 through Class 8 trucks and tractors. Tests Offered: T1 – Gasoline Engines (50 scored questions) T2 – Diesel Engines (55) T3 – Drive Train (40) T4 – Brakes (50) T5 – Suspension & Steering (50) T6 – Electrical/ Electronic Systems (50) T7 – Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) (40) T8 – Preventive Maintenance Inspection (50) Master Certification Requirements: Those who are certified in tests T2 through T8 are recognized as ASE Certified Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technicians. NOTE: T1 is not required for Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician Status.” Recertification: Technicians must retest every five years to retain their certification. The Medium-Heavy Truck recertification tests (T1R – T8R) are about half as long as the initial certification tests.
What you need to earn this credential
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Eligible funding programs
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