Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician is a certificate program (one to two years) offered at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center, a public institution in Altoona, PA. The program is part of the diesel and heavy vehicle technology field (CIP 47.0613) and trains students in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of medium and heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles. Related certificate programs at the school include Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Students in this program can expect hands-on training in engine systems, brake systems, electrical diagnostics, and preventive maintenance procedures for commercial vehicles. Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center also offers a Cabinetmaking and Millwork certificate, reflecting the center's broad range of trade and technical career programs in the Altoona, PA area. This certificate is designed for students seeking entry-level technician roles in the trucking, fleet maintenance, or commercial vehicle service industries.