SUN Area Technical Institute

Course Syllabus

The following table provides the course syllabus for the Diesel Truck Technology program at SUN Area Technical Institute.
Objective Hours
1st Quarter
Orientation to School and Program Policies 10
Employability/Transferable Skills 40
Workplace Safety Skills 10
Workplace Tools and Materials 25
Basic Related Principles 55
Steering and Suspension Systems 50
Tire and Wheel Systems 60
Total 250
2nd Quarter
Workplace Safety Skills 10
Basic Electrical Systems 40
Starting Systems 35
Charing Systems 30
Hydraulic Brake Systems 65
Air Brake Systems 70
Total: 250
3rd Quarter
Workplace Safety Skills 10
PA State Inspection 40
Basic Engine Principles 40
Gasoline Engine Overhaul 90
Gasoline Engine Controls 40
Intro to Diesel Engines 30
Total: 250
4th Quarter
Diesel Engine Overhaul 90
Diesel Engine Electronic Controls 70
ABS Brake Controls 20
Carrier Overhaul 30
Transmission Principles and Overhaul 30
Total 240
Year Total: 990

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The SUN Area Technical Institute offers career and technical programs in health, trade and industrial occupations. Admission to these programs is based on completion of ninth grade or GED. SUN Tech will provide equal access regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, handicap/disability or genetic information, in its admission procedures, educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

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