Truck and Coaches


Course Overview

Truck and coach programs are offered as one-year certificate and two-year diploma programs, where students learn to inspect, diagnose and repair trucks and coaches. Depending on the program, courses can be used as part (or all) of the in-school component of truck and coach apprenticeships. Co-ops and work placements may also be counted towards the required apprentice hours.



Course Prerequisites

  • Students should have basic education and passion for automotive engineering. Already practising Technicians stand a better advantage.




Target Audience

  • Applicants with educational level of up to OND / HND / B.Sc.
  • Automobile Technicians
  • Technically inclined Individuals with strong passion for mechanical equipment




Course Objectives

This Course consists of 3 Levels as displayed below:

  • Level 1 (Introductory)
  • Level 2 (Intermediate)
  • Level 3 (Final)

In each case above, the following courses are offered:

  1. Trade Practices
  2. Fluid Power Systems
  3. Engine Systems
  4. Electrical Systems
  5. Fuel Systems
  6. Drive Train Systems
  7. Wheel End Assemblies and Brake Systems

Program Summary of Reportable Subjects

TCT1-1: Trade Practices

  • TCT1-1.1 Occupational Health and Safety
  • TCT1-1.2 Precision Measuring Tools
  • TCT1-1.3 Fastening Devices and Torquing Procedures
  • TCT1-1.4 Bearings, Seals, and Sealants
  • TCT1-1.5 Oxy-Fuel Processes

TCT1-2: Fluid Power Systems

  • TCT1-2.1 Fluid Power Fundamentals
  • TCT1-2.2 Fluid Power Component and Graphic Symbols
  • TCT1-2.3 Fluid Power Principles of Operation
  • TCT1-2.4 Fluid Power Hydraulic Fluids and Filters
  • TCT1-2.5 Fluid Power Conductors and Connectors
  • TCT1-2.6 Fluid Power Maintenance Schedule

TCT1-3: Engine Systems

  • TCT1-3.1 Engine Operating Fundamentals
  • TCT1-3.2 Engine Component Fundamentals
  • TCT1-3.3 Engine System Identification, Maintenance and Service Procedures

TCT1-4: Electrical Systems

  • TCT1-4.1 Introduction to Electricity
  • TCT1-4.2 Electrical Laws
  • TCT1-4.3 Electrical Test Equipment and Electronic Service Tools
  • TCT1-4.4 Electrical Circuits and Calculations
  • TCT1-4.5 Electrical Circuits and Protective Devices
  • TCT1-4.6 Electrical Circuit Repair
  • TCT1-4.7 Electromagnetic Devices
  • TCT1-4.8 Battery Fundamentals

TCT1-5 Fuel Systems

  • TCT1-5.1 Fundamentals of Diesel Fuel Systems
  • TCT1-5.2 Diesel Fuel Injection Principles
  • TCT1-5.3 Diesel Fuel Injection Sub-Systems
  • TCT1-5.4 Diesel Hydraulic Injection

TCT1-6 Drive Train Systems

  • TCT1-6.1 Push-Type Clutch and Flywheel Assemblies
  • TCT1-6.2 Gearing Fundamentals
  • TCT1-6.3 Single Countershaft Manual Transmissions
  • TCT1-6.4 Drive Shafts, Power Take-Off Shafts, and Universal Joints
  • TCT1-6.5 Single Reduction Drive Axle Assemblies

TCT1-7 Wheel End Assemblies and Brake Systems

  • TCT1-7.1 Wheel End Assemblies
  • TCT1-7.2 Hydraulic Brake Systems
  • TCT1-7.3 Air Brake Systems



Program Summary of Reportable Subjects

TCT2-1 Trade Practices and Auxilliary Systems

  • TCT2-1.1 Electric Arc and MIG Welding
  • TCT2-1.2 Information Accessing and Shop Communications
  • TCT2-1.3 Cabs and Controls Systems
  • TCT2-1.4 Truck Trailer and Articulating Coach Combinations

TCT2-2 Engine Systems

  • TCT2-2.1 Diesel Cylinder Heads and Valve Trains
  • TCT2-2.3 Diesel Engine Cylinder Block Assemblies
  • TCT2-2.3 Gasoline / Alternate Fuel Engines

TCT2-3 Electrical Systems

  • TCT2-3.1 Heavy Duty Batteries
  • TCT2-3.2 Heavy Duty Cranking Circuit
  • TCT2-3.3 Interpreting Heavy Duty Electrical Circuit Schematics
  • TCT2-3.4 Truck and Coach Auxiliary Electrical Components
  • TCT2-3.5 Electronics Fundamentals

TCT2-4 Fuel Systems

  • TCT2-4.1 Principles of Diesel Injection
  • TCT2-4.2 Electronic Unit Injector (EUI) Systems
  • TCT2-4.3 Engine Governors
  • TCT2-4.4 Gasoline / Alternative Fuel Injection Systems

TCT2-5 Vehicle Electronic Management and Emission Systems

  • TCT2-5.1 Using Electronic Service Tools (EST)
  • TCT2-5.2 Vehicle Computer Fundamentals
  • TCT2-5.3 Electronic Input Circuit Components

TCT2-6 Drive Train

  • TCT2-6.1 Pull-Type Clutches and Flywheel Assemblies
  • TCT2-6.2 Multiple Countershaft Manual Transmission and Auxiliary Sections
  • TCT2-6.3 Multiple Speed and Double Reduction Drive Axle Assemblies
  • TCT2-6.4 Power Divided Tandem Drive Assemblies
  • TCT2-6.5 Electronically Automated Standard Transmissions

TCT2-7 Steering Suspension and Brake Systems

  • TCT2-7.1 Truck and Coach Air Brake Theory
  • TCT2-7.2 Truck and Coach Air Brake Applications
  • TCT2-7.3 Heavy Duty Hydraulic and Air-Over/Hydraulic Brakes
  • TCT2-7.4 Truck and Coach Tire and Wheel Assemblies
  • TCT2-7.5 Wheel End Assemblies
  • TCT2-7.6 Truck and Coach Mechanical Suspensions
  • TCT2-7.7 Truck and Coach Air Suspension Theory
  • TCT2-7.7 Truck and Coach Suspension System Repairs



Program Summary of Reportable Subjects

TCT3-1 Trades Practices and Auxiliary Systems

  • TCT3-1.1 Truck and Coach Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  • TCT3-1.2 Regulatory Requirements

TCT3-2 Engine Systems

  • TCT3-2.1 Heavy Duty Intake Systems
  • TCT3-2.2 Heavy Duty Exhaust Systems
  • TCT3-2.3 Turbo-charging
  • TCT3-2.4 Advanced Heavy Duty Cooling Systems and Coolants
  • TCT3-2.5 Heavy Duty Lubrication Systems and Oils
  • TCT3-2.6 Diesel Engine Brakes and Retarders
  • TCT3-2.7 Diesel Engine Component Failure Analysis
  • TCT3-2.8 Diesel Engine Diagnostic Procedures and Practices
  • TCT3-2.9 Diesel Engine Run-in and Testing

TCT3-3 Electricity and Electronics

  • TCT3-3.1 Heavy Duty Charging Circuits
  • TCT3-3.2 Heavy Duty Electronic Ignition Systems
  • TCT3-3.3 Electrical Component Reconditioning

TCT3-4 Fuel Systems

  • TCT3-4.1 Hydraulically Actuated Electronic Unit Injector (HEUI) Systems
  • TCT3-4.2 Electronic Unit Pump (EUI) Systems
  • TCT3-4.3 Time Pressure (TP) Electronic Common Rail Fuel Systems
  • TCT3-4.4 Common Rail Accumulator Fuel Systems

TCT3-5 Vehicle Electronic Management and Emission Systems

  • TCT3-5.1 Customer and Proprietary Data Programming
  • TCT3-5.2 Multiplexing
  • TCT3-5.3 Emission Controls and Testing
  • TCT3-5.4 Hybrid Drive Systems
  • TCT3-5.5 Collision Avoidance Systems

TCT3-6 Drive Trains

  • TCT3-6.1 Torque Converters
  • TCT3-6.2 Automatic Transmissions and Vehicle Retarders
  • TCT3-6.3 Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmissions
  • TCT3-6.4 Transfer Case, Drop Box and Power Take-Off Assemblies

TCT3-7 Steering Suspension and Brake Systems

  • TCT3-7.1 Pneumatic Circuit Interpretation and Analysis
  • TCT3-7.2 Brake System Troubleshooting
  • TCT3-7.3 Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS), Automatic Traction Control (ATC) and Roll and Directional Stability (RDS) Systems
  • TCT3-7.4 Medium and Heavy Duty Steering Axle Systems
  • TCT3-7.5 Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicle Alignment
  • TCT3-7.6 Mechanical Steering Gear
  • TCT3-7.6 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering Gear
  • TCT3-7.6 Truck, Coach, Bus and trailer Frames and Bodies
  • TCT3-7.6 Truck and Coach Coupling Devices





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