Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair suspension and steering components on medium and heavy duty vehicles. This course provides the principles of electricity, magnetism and Ohm's Law. Emphasis is placed on batteries, starting, charging and lighting circuits, which include series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and repair minor electrical problems. This course covers nomenclature, theory of operation, repairs and service procedures, electrical control circuits for the compressor, blower, and cooling fan.
Emphasis is placed on proper use of service manuals and safety.
Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair heat and air conditioning systems. This course introduces the student to electrical symbols and prepares the student to utilize wiring diagrams and schematics. This course provides instruction in basic entry level driving skills relating to the maintenance and safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle. Topics include preventive maintenance and safe vehicle operations. This is a course designed to prepare students for the Alabama Commercial Driver's License written examination.