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