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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

Heavy Duty Truck Technology, Diploma

Location(s): On-Campus

Program Planning Guide (opens a new window) |

Program Outcomes

Professionalism in the Heavy Duty Truck industry.

Safe work practices in a shop setting.

Employability skills in the Heavy Duty Truck industry.

Demonstrate industry specific skill set.

Accreditation

The Heavy Duty Truck Technology program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.

Additional Information

This program has additional costs for tools.

All HDTT courses must be taken in the sequence below.

First Year - Fall Semester: 19 Credits

HDTT 1100 - Truck Technology Fundamentals 4 Credits
HDTT 1106 - Welding Procedures 2 Credits
HDTT 1212 - Preventive Maintenance 4 Credits
HDTT 1217 - Electrical Systems I 3 Credits
HDTT 1219 - Electrical Systems II 3 Credits
ENGL 1200 - Technical Writing 3 Credits
or
ENGL 1150 - Composition I 3 Credits

First Year - Spring Semester: 19 Credits

HDTT 1102 - Air Brake Systems 5 Credits
HDTT 1104 - Air Brake Electronics 2 Credits
HDTT 1109 - Fluid Power Systems 2 Credits
HDTT 1215 - Suspensions and Steering Systems 4 Credits
HDTT 1223 - Truck A/C 3 Credits
COMS 1020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

Second Year - Fall Semester: 19 Credits

HDTT 2101 - Drive Train I 6 Credits
HDTT 2104 - Drive Train II 4 Credits
HDTT 2105 - Drive Train III 2 Credits
HDTT 2107 - Diesel Fundamentals 3 Credits
HDTT 2110 - Diesel Fuel Systems 1 Credits
General Elective (MnTC Goal 3 or 4) BIOL 1110 recommended 3 Credits

Second Year - Spring Semester: 13 Credits

HDTT 2213 - Diesel Engine Fundamentals 4 Credits
HDTT 2216 - Diesel Electronics 3 Credits
HDTT 2228 - D.O.T. Certification 1 Credits
HDTT 2970 - Heavy Duty Truck Internship 5 Credits

Total Program Requirements: 70