Course description

In this course students will be given a theoretical overview of truck systems, the safe operation of tools and equipment including meters, and trade related hand and power tools. A major component of this course is part and component identification and location. In addition, the student will learn safe procedures for working in a truck shop environment. Basic truck procedures will also be covered including: fluids inspection and service, general maintenance, brake systems, cab controls, engine systems, and drive trains.

Course details

Hours: 63
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Dates
Day/Time
Delivery
Campus
Cost
Availability
Starts: Apr. 27, 2026
Ends: May. 29, 2026
Day/Time: Tues. 8:30 am – 9:30 am Wed. 8:30 am – 9:30 am Thurs. 8:30 am – 9:30 am Fri. 8:30 am – 10:30 am Tues. 9:30 am – 11:30 am Wed. 9:30 am – 11:30 am Thurs. 9:30 am – 11:30 am Fri. 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Delivery: In Person
Campus: Guelph
Cost: $444.60

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2026 registration is open.
Fall 2026 registration opens June 29, 2026.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery