Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

The Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician program at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC is a two- to four-year certificate program in the truck and commercial vehicle technology field (CIP 47.0613). Central Piedmont is a public institution, and this program prepares students to diagnose, service, and repair medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses, and commercial vehicles using current industry tools and techniques.

The curriculum covers diesel engines, drivetrain systems, brakes, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance. Related programs at Central Piedmont Community College include Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, reflecting the college's broad range of career and technical education options.