This chart is designed to help students and parents understand the educational and physical expectations and/or recommendations for the Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology program at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. For additional information, please visit the program webpage.

Program Safety & Physical Considerations

• High degree of self-discipline and focus needed for safety in and around vehicles, moving equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other equipment found in the industry
• Ability to learn and work in environments including various chemicals, dust, dirt and debris, small spaces, interior or exterior work factors/environmental factors
• Coordination ability to adjust actions in relation to other actions
• Physical strength and stamina with the ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work in tight spaces
• Ability to diagnose the source of a problem quickly and accurately

Essential Aptitudes Recommended

• Finger and manual dexterity
• Eye/hand/foot coordination
• Color discrimination
• Forms perception
• Spatial acuity

Reading & Language Arts Levels

• College Prep Reading and Language Arts
• Textbooks and manuals written on grade 12+ level
• College Level resources
• Technical reading and writing skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction

Math Level

• Basic Math skills
• College Prep Algebra
• College Prep Geometry
• Use of measuring devices to 1/1000th of an inch
• Work with metric system
• Compute ratio and proportion
• Fractions, decimals, percentages
• Standard measurement
• Weights

End of Year – 12th Grade Assessment Test

• NOCTI

Industry Certifications

• Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in the program

Program Requirements & Related Costs

• Uniform
  • Shirt: $6
  • Belt/Suspenders: $10
  • Safety toe work boots: $40-50

Cooperative Education

• Students who meet all the requirements, including teacher recommendation, grades, attendance, and discipline record
• Students must provide their own transportation to and from the job site

Articulation Agreements

• Automotive Training Center
• Lehigh Carbon Community College
• Statewide Articulation Agreements
• University of Northwestern Ohio

Other Skills

• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Basic computer skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Detail oriented
• Mechanical ability
• Self-discipline a must due to safety issues
• Ability to relate well to customers and peers